Monitor Audio Platnium II

Anyone compared the PLII to new Focal Sopra or Utopia line?

I have heard both at different dealers with different room and equipment but the initial impressions are that PLII creates a deeper soundstage, but fails with faster transients and is a bit softer on top, not so immediate and dynamic.

Thanks Richerd1 !

It confirms my impressions.
Do you remember what was the upward gear on PL500 ?

P.S. I also detected a dry nature and limited dynamics, but it was in MA PL I line not so much in II.

Richerd1,

I`m based on Europe so Wilsons and other beautiful US speakers are basically very expensive and hard to find a dealer/demo here.

I suppose that you probably prefer Sopra or Utopia to PLII?

I live in a log house and I also want the best bang for the buck. Therefore Utopia III is too modern looking (+ overly expensive) in my house. Maybe you have some experience with Alto Utopia?
I have a JLf112 sub, but still like to play loud, especially on weekends :=))
I`m familiar with Focal house sound, but I`m really confused what to buy in the 4-10K range (used or demo).

I currently use Pass 250.5 and some say Sopra is better and more enjoyable with SS than Utopia 3, that mates better with tube gear.
What`s your impressions on Sopra vs Utopia 3 ?

Thanks in advance!
Plutos

Hello Bo,

Please be so kind to PM me!

Best
Plutos