Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G is a 3-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by Monitor Audio. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 2.5" Midrange and 2 x 5" RDT III Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 30-60k Hz and a sensitivity of 88dB. Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G has an MSRP of 5900$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G Lifestyle
Monitor Audio's Platinum 3G Series of Loudspeakers
Platinum C250 3G is a member of Monitor Audio's Platinum 3G series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Monitor Audio Platinum 3G Series Speakers
Monitor Audio Platinum 3G Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G Speaker
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G has a Frequency response range of 30-60k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of up to 300 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Platinum C250 3G's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G's RDT III Woofer
As you can see from the chart, Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G with its 30 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the Center Channel speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.
On the treble side, with its upper limit of 60 kHz, Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G has the highest frequency level among the Center Channel speakers in our database.
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G's MPD III Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G?
Platinum C250 3G is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 850Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3000Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G:
Input Type
Platinum C250 3G has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G Back View
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8.8 x 24.8 x 12.8-inch (225 x 630 x 325.7 mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G is approximately 2053.8cm2 / 318.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
WeightThe Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G weighs 25.40kg / 55.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Platinum C250 3G's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $10000
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G
Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G Port
Available colors
Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G is available in Piano Black, Piano Ebony and Satin White.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G speaker:
Official Brochure for Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Monitor Audio Platinum C250 3G
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.