Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer
Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer
Product Description
- Twin Triple-suspended 15" C-CAM drivers with a full 4 cm of excursion
- Each driver is powered by a dedicated DSP-controlled amplifier.
- Using the top panel dial or a laptop, adjust the in-room response using the Sub Connect software.
- There are four user settings per input, including flat, music, movie, and impact modes.
- In night mode, the dynamic range of the louder areas is actively lowered to the desired level.
- Switch mode power supply with high current (SMPSU).
- 3.5 mm mono mini-jack, 6 volt threshold, 12 volt trigger in, IR remote included, IR receiver on front panel.
- microphone is included, 3.5 mm input jack.
Product Features
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer is a high-performance home theatre speaker that delivers punchy, tight, and powerful bass. This subwoofer's innovative design and construction provide a truly immersive audio experience that will leave you speechless.
Create and construct
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer is a high-performance, low-frequency speaker that will provide deep and powerful bass in your home theatre or music system. The subwoofer's sleek and modern design blends in with any decor and provides both style and functionality.
The subwoofer has a tough, composite cabinet with a braced and reinforced structure to reduce unwanted resonances and deliver a clear, tight bass response. To match your other speakers or home decor, the cabinet is available in a variety of luxurious finishes, including piano black and satin white.
The PLW215 II is powered by a dual 15-inch C-CAM driver array capable of handling an impressive 800 watts of peak power. The drivers are connected to a Class-D amplifier that produces up to 1000 watts of RMS power, giving the low-frequency response plenty of headroom and punch.
The APC (Automatic Position Correction) technology in the subwoofer automatically adjusts the subwoofer response to the room conditions, ensuring that the bass performance is optimised for your specific setup. This feature makes it simple to achieve a natural and balanced low-frequency response in any room.
Performance
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer is a high-performance subwoofer with excellent sound quality and deep bass. The subwoofer has a triple driver array and a powerful 1500 watt RMS class D amplifier, which provides plenty of power for deep and tight bass. The subwoofer includes advanced FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulation as well as a specially designed cabinet for maximum rigidity, damping, and stability.
The subwoofer has a 21.5" (548 mm) driver with a 3" (75 mm) voice coil, which provides fast and accurate response even at maximum volume. The subwoofer also has a fully adjustable phase control and a user-friendly control panel that allows for precise tuning to match the acoustic environment of your room.
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer, with its advanced design, is capable of delivering rich and powerful bass that is both accurate and dynamic. This subwoofer will provide you with an unparalleled listening experience whether you are a music enthusiast, a home theatre enthusiast, or a gamer.
Options for connectivity
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer is a high-performance subwoofer with a variety of connectivity options for integration into your home theatre or stereo system. This subwoofer has a dual RCA input for use with most A/V receivers and preamplifiers, as well as a speaker-level input for use with standard speaker wire. It also has an LFE input for connecting to a dedicated subwoofer amplifier or home theatre processor. This subwoofer also has adjustable crossover and phase control, so you can fine-tune its performance to match your room and audio system. The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer can be easily integrated into a variety of home theatre and stereo systems thanks to its multiple connectivity options, ensuring optimal performance and integration with your existing audio components.
Sound quality
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer is a high-performance subwoofer designed to deliver deep, powerful bass. It has a sophisticated dual-driver array and a large, sealed cabinet for clean, distortion-free bass.
In terms of audio quality, the Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer delivers tight and controlled bass. This makes it an excellent choice for music and home theatre systems that require deep, accurate bass. The dual-driver array of the subwoofer allows for seamless integration with the main speakers, resulting in a balanced and cohesive overall sound.
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer is designed with ease of use in mind, in addition to excellent audio quality. It has a wide range of connectivity options, including RCA and XLR inputs, allowing it to be integrated into a variety of systems. Furthermore, the compact size and stylish design of the subwoofer make it an appealing addition to any room.
5 mm jack for microphone input
The microphone input jack on the "Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer" is 5 mm. This jack allows users to easily calibrate their subwoofer for optimal performance. The subwoofer can measure the acoustics of the room and adjust its output accordingly by using a microphone. The microphone input jack is a quick and easy way to ensure that the subwoofer is perfectly tailored to the user's room and that they get the best bass performance possible.
A notable feature of the "Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer" is the 5 mm microphone input jack. It allows users to quickly and easily calibrate the subwoofer to their room. Users can achieve an optimal bass response and a truly immersive home theatre experience by fine-tuning the subwoofer's output. The 5 mm microphone input jack ensures that their subwoofer performs optimally whether they are watching movies or listening to music.
Front-panel IR receiver
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer features an IR receiver on the front panel for easy and quick control of the subwoofer. This feature makes it possible to easily integrate the subwoofer into any home entertainment setup without the need for additional remote control units. The IR receiver is compatible with most popular remote controls and allows the subwoofer to be adjusted to the listener's personal preferences. The integration of the IR receiver into the front panel of the subwoofer also helps to simplify subwoofer control and management in a home theatre setup, making it easier to get the best performance from the subwoofer.
Per input, there are four user presets
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer has four user presets per input, allowing users to quickly switch between preferred sound settings and tailor sound output to their specific listening environment. This feature makes it simple to tailor the subwoofer's performance to individual preferences and needs, making it suitable for a wide range of listening situations such as music, movies, and gaming. Whether you want more bass or a more balanced audio output, the Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer has the versatility and customization to provide the best audio experience possible.
A specific DSP-controlled amplifier
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer has a dedicated DSP-controlled amplifier that gives you complete control over the subwoofer's performance. This amplifier is specifically designed to provide the most accurate and powerful low-frequency response possible, ensuring that the subwoofer delivers deep, punchy bass that is perfectly balanced with the rest of your audio system. The DSP control ensures that the subwoofer performs optimally regardless of the type of music or movie you are listening to. As a result, your audio experience will be more immersive, with clear and punchy bass that adds depth and dimension to your music and movies.
C-CAM 15" twin drivers
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer has twin 15-inch C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminum Magnesium) drivers that deliver powerful, deep, and tight bass capable of reproducing music and movie sound effects. C-CAM is a one-of-a-kind material that combines lightness and rigidity, resulting in faster and more accurate cone movement as well as improved sonic performance. The PLW215 II delivers a massive volume of air with its twin 15-inch drivers, ensuring a clean and distortion-free bass output for an immersive audio experience.
Conclusion
The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer is a high-performance subwoofer. It has twin 15" C-CAM drivers, a dedicated DSP-controlled amplifier, and a front-panel IR receiver. There are also four user presets per input and a 5mm microphone input jack on the subwoofer. The Monitor Audio Platinum PLW215 II Subwoofer, with its advanced features, is a powerful and versatile addition to any home theatre or audio setup, delivering deep and accurate bass performance to complement your main speakers.
Specification
Sales Package | Subwoofer and User Documentation |
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Brand | Monitor-Audio |
Model | Platinum PLW215 II |
Color | black |
System Format | Sealed Cabinet with vibration cancelling driver configuration, 25 mm M.D.F. construction with internal bracing and sealed amplifier compartment |
Lower Frequency Limit | -3 dB @ 23 Hz / -10 dB @ 18 Hz (Free Field) default preset: Music, -3 dB @ 19 Hz / -10 dB @ 16 Hz (In Room) default preset: Music, Limited by low frequency protection filter (-3 dB @ 12 Hz) |
Upper Frequency Limit | -3 dB @ 150 Hz |
Drive Unit Complement | 2 x 15" C-CAM sub-woofer drivers featuring inverted surround and triple suspension for increase support at high excursions. Black single layer edge wound 3" voice coil with vented pole, vented coil and black CED coated motor unit to reduce power compression and increase thermal dissipation. FEA optimised cone, magnetics and suspensions for optimal performance and increased linearity |
Linear Driver Excursion | 42 mm Peak to Peak, Total displacement 6.4 Litres |
Amplifier Output | Dual Amplifier design with a single amplifier powering each driver, Combined 1400 W RMS, 2000 W Peak (Burst Ratio 1:4 Continuous, Measured into two non-reactive 4 Ohm Loads) |
Amplifier Classification | 2x Class-D amplifiers, Balanced Differential Input, Differentially loaded Power Supply, DSP controlled. High current Switch mode power supply (SMPSU) |
DSP | 172 MHz DSP Core with 3500 instructions per sample, 139 dB of dynamic range and 56-bit double precision processing, dynamically updated by an 80 MHz MCU |
Digital Conversion | Wolfson Microelectronics (Cirrus Logic) ADC & DAC @ 24bit/48KHz. (WM8786 ADC & WM8740 DAC) |
Phase Control | 0-360 degrees, Increments of 15 degrees with a pure invert at 180 degrees |
Low Pass Filter Alignment | 2nd or 4th order (12 or 24 dB/Octave), Increments of 5 Hz from 35 Hz to 135 Hz |
Auto Sensing Input Requirements | Line Level >1mV on unbalanced and balanced inputs. Auto Standby feature, adjustable between 5-240 minutes in increments of 5mins |
Digital Volume Level | -11 to +11 dB in 1 dB increments, Via the control panel. -80 to +20 in 1 dB increments, via SubConnect application |
IR Remote Control Code | Supplied IR remote. Front facing IR receiver with red LED response. Additional discrete IR codes for automation available in the manual |
Connection | 12v Trigger in (3.5mm mono mini-jack, 6v threshold), assignable to On/Off or Preset change, 3.5mm Microphone input jack (mic supplied), RJ45 connector supporting RS232 (EIA/TIA - 561, Tx Pin 6, Rx Pin 5, Gnd Pin 4), IR repeater – Output (3.5mm mono mini-jack), USB – Type B, for connecting to SubConnect PC application and Firmware update |
Mains Input Voltage | 110 – 120 Vac / 220 – 240 Vac 50/60 Hz (Manually selected) |
Power Consumption | Maximum 1200 W, Standby <0.5 W (ErP compliance) |
Dimension | 500 x 504 x 512.5 mm |
Weight | 57.54 kg |
Warranty Type | Official Manufacturer Warranty |
We usually try to dispatch the order on the same day. Usually the shipping duration will vary between 2 -7 days from the day of ordering. Please be assured that we will 100% deliver the product and our team will keep you updated on the shipping process.
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