




The Platinum II range has expanded to include a design and installation friendly in-ceiling speaker that offers unsurpassed levels of performance, delivering sublime audio accuracy.Read More
The Platinum II range has expanded to include a design and installation friendly in-ceiling speaker that offers unsurpassed levels of performance, delivering sublime audio accuracy. Designed for installation in both new build and retrofit installations, the PLIC II in-ceiling speaker should be the ‘go to’ product for home technology professionals, architects, interior designers and end users.
The Monitor Audio PLIC II in-ceiling speaker features an 8" long throw bass driver with Rigid Diaphragm Technology (RDT II) cone technology to provide immensely powerful bass lines. This is achieved by the RDT cone reacting to an audio signal with lightning fast precision without deformation. To provide the listener with a uniform frequency spectrum when the speaker is played at higher frequencies, additional dual mid-range drivers that feature C-CAM cone technology and Monitor Audio’s Micro Pleated Diaphragm (MPD) transducer are mounted on a rigid aluminium baffle and directed towards the listening zone provide uniform mid and high frequency dispersion.
All PLIC II drivers employ a heavy duty motor system, which deploys an under-hung motor assembly to ensure the coil always remains in the gap, even when driven hard. The addition of copper ‘shorting’ rings greatly improves magnetic linearity and lowers intermodulation distortion, resulting in crisp and clear audio delivery. A world first for an in-ceiling speaker!
Designed for installation in both new build and retrofit projects, the PLIC II in-ceiling speaker features Monitor Audio’s unique Tri-Grip fixing system. This 3-position 'dog leg' style fixing provides a greater contact surface area than other types. This system, combined with the magnetic grille, saves the installer both time and money by speeding up the speaker fitting process.
To ensure controlled audio performance, Monitor Audio has designed an MDF back box with pre-determined air volume of 24 L. The rigid box is available with pre-loaded internal damping material to provide the best possible sound absorption and reduce standing waves.
To satisfy the interior designer and end user, the circular grille can appear almost invisible, by being painted to match the room décor. Monitor Audio also offers a square option to match lighting fixtures and ventilation.
1 x 8" long-throw RDT II bass driver
2 x 2" C-CAM mid-range drivers
MPD (Micro Pleated Diaphragm) high frequency transducer designed specifically for Platinum II
High-end ‘Push’ type terminals
Low profile trimless grille with magnetic fixings – Paintable (square grille available as a cost option)
This product is now available to use with home theatre design software, The CEDIA Designer.
General Specs | |
| Color | Black |
| Speaker Type | In-Ceiling Speakers |
| RMS Power Handling (Watts) | 150 |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 60kHz |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 90 |
| Number of Speakers | 1 |
| Product Weight (lbs.) | 11.5 |
| Collection | Platinum II |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
Additional Specifications | |
| System Format | 3 Way — 4 Driver |
| Frequency Response (-6 dB) | 45 Hz – 60 kHz |
| Sensitivity (1W@1M) | 90 dB |
| Maximum SPL | 112 dBA |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 ohms (3.1 ohms minimum @ 1.1 KHz) |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 150 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Requirements | 50 – 150 W |
| Recommended Enclosure | PLIC-BOX II or a bespoke sealed enclosure of 24 litres |
| Drive Unit Complement | 1 x 8" long-throw RDT II bass driver, 2 x 2" C-CAM mid-range drivers, 1 x MPD high frequency transducer |
| Mid / H.F Crossover Frequency | 5.3 KHz 3rd order (18 dB / Octave) |
| Bass / Midrange Crossover Frequency (Hz | 380 Hz 4th Order (24 dB / Octave) |
| Adjustment Controls | HF level switch (+1 dB / 0 dB / -1 dB), MF level switch (+1 dB / 0 dB / -1 dB) |
| Fixing Type | 3 position Tri-Grip dog fixings |
| Overall Diameter - Grille On/Off | 309 mm (12 3/16")/296.25 mm (1111/16") |
| Overall Depth – Grille On/Off | 191.5 mm (7 1/2")/188 mm (7 3/8") |
| Construction Material | Main chassis - Mineral Filled ABS (RoHS2 compliant), Baffle – Die cast Aluminium |
| Grille Type | Low profile trimless grille with magnetic fixings – Paintable (square grille available as a cost option) |
| Optional Square Grille - Outer Dimensions | 309 x 309 mm (12 3/16") |
| Cut-Out Hole Diameter | 273 mm (10 3/4") |
| Mounting Depth | 185 mm (7 5/16") |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | CB10 Pre-Construction Bracket (Light Brown) |
| Back Box | PLIC-BOX II |