In this review, we will be comparing Platinum 200 3G and Cornwall IV, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Monitor Audio and Klipsch.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G and Klipsch Cornwall IV first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 6" RDT III Woofer
- 23-60k Hz Frequency Response
- 88dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:up to 300watts
- Weight:35.80kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1041.0" x 14.5" x 17.8"( 1041.6 x 368.7 x 454.9 mm )
Klipsch Cornwall IV Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1" horn-loaded Tweeter
- 1.75" Midrange
- 15" Fiber composite Woofer
- 1.75" Midrange
- 34-20k Hz Frequency Response
- 102 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 8ohms
- Power Range:up to 100watts
- Weight:44.55kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 966.0" x 25-5/16" x 15-1/2"( 966.0 x 643.0 x 394.0mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G and Klipsch Cornwall IV compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Platinum 200 3G and Cornwall IV are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G |
Klipsch Cornwall IV |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 4-inch |
1 x 1.75-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 6-inch
|
1 x 15-inch
|
Platinum 200 3G features a 1" MPD III Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 6" RDT III Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 825 Hz - 3000Hz. On the other hand, the Cornwall IV features a 1" titanium-diaphragm compression horn-loaded Tweeter , a 1.75" Midrange and 1 x 15" Fiber composite Woofer .
Frequency Response
Platinum 200 3G has a frequency range of 23-60k Hz whereas Cornwall IV has a frequency range of 34-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 23Hz, the Platinum 200 3G can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Cornwall IV's min frequency of 34Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Platinum 200 3G is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Cornwall IV which has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Platinum 200 3G can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Platinum 200 3G sensitivity is rated at 88dB and the Cornwall IV's is rated at 102 dB. This 14 dB difference makes the Klipsch Cornwall IV a more sensitive speaker compared to Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using
an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the
max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.
Platinum 200 3G can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Cornwall IV has a max power handling value of 100 watts RMS, 200 watts less than the Platinum 200 3G.
Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker
compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters
such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Both Platinum 200 3G and Cornwall IV features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.
Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G Port
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G's and Klipsch Cornwall IV's external dimensions. Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G has external dimensions of 1041.6 x 368.7 x 454.9 mm ( 41 x 14.5 x 17.8-inch) whereas Klipsch Cornwall IV has external dimensions of 966.0 x 643.0 x 394.0mm ( 38 x 25-5/16 x 15-1/2inch) .
Klipsch Cornwall IV is 75mm shorter and 61mm less deeper than Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G but it is also 275mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G and Klipsch Cornwall IV in scale.
Comparison image of Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G and Klipsch Cornwall IV Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Monitor Audio Platinum 200 3G is approximately 1674.4cm2 / 259.5inch2 and base area of the Klipsch Cornwall IV is approximately 2533.4cm2 / 392.7inch2. The Platinum 200 3G requires 34% less surface area than the Cornwall IV which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.