Monitor Audio has launched a microsite for their new flagship Platinum Line of loudspeakers.

Launched in 1972, Monitor Audio is known in recent years for their outstanding Silver Line, which offers exceptional sonic performance that belies their modest price. Sparse details and images have been arising about their new flagship line of audiophile loudspeakers, and now Monitor Audio has made it official. The line consists of the PL300 floorstanders, PL100 bookshelf, PLC350 center channel and PLW15 subwoofer. Monitor's C-CAM (ceramic coated aluminum/magnesium alloy) drivers are used throughout the range. Even the ribbon tweeters shared by the line, which is a first for Monitor, utilize C-CAM design. Baffles and plinths are constructed of the same material, a polymer dubbed ARC, which stands for anti-resonance composite. The midrange driver housing in the floorstanding PL300 is also constructed of the new material. Ports in the series use a new design, Hive II, which adds a straight rifling to the port tubes that Monitor Audio claims increases velocity and decreases turbulence. The line is available in Rosewood, Ebony and Piano Black, all with leather-clad front baffles. The PL300 will retail at $8995, PL100 $4295, PLC350 $4295 and the PLW15 sub will not be available til Spring 2008.

If this new line from Monitor Audio sound half as good as they look, Monitor is about to make big waves in a second price tier. I look forward to seeing evaluations on these. If anyone from Monitor Audio reads this, I would be more than willing to provide my evaluation if you want to ship me a set. ;)