Monitor Audio Platinum PLIC-II In-Ceiling Speaker

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 latest product to join the Platinum II range, the PLIC II in-ceiling speaker, meets the demands put on speaker manufacturers by providing a winning combination of high quality sound, ease of installation and discreet design.

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-CAMcone technology and Monitor Audios 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 Audios unique Tri-Gripfixing 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 anMDF back boxwith 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 dcor.Monitor Audio also offers a square option to match lighting fixtures and ventilation.

Specification

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-BOXor a bespoke sealed enclosure of 24 litres

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)

Drive Unit Complement

1 x 8″ long-throwRDT IIbass driver
2 x 2″C-CAMmid-range drivers
1 xMPDhigh frequency transducer

Adjustment Controls

HF level switch (+1 dB / 0 dB / -1 dB)
MF level switch (+1 dB / 0 dB / -1 dB)

Connection

High-end Push type terminals

Fixing Type

3 positionTri-Gripdog fixings

Overall Diameter – Grille On/Off

309 mm (123/16″)
296.25 mm (1111/16″)

Overall Depth Grille On/Off

191.5 mm (71/2″)
188 mm (73/8″)

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)

Cut-Out Hole Diameter

273 mm (103/4″)

Mounting Depth

185 mm (75/16″)

Weight (each)

5.22 kg (11 lb 8 oz)

Pre-Construction Bracket

CB10 Pre-Construction Bracket (Light Brown)

Back Box

PLIC-BOX II