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Anyone switch from B&W to Monitor Audio
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<blockquote data-quote="PAPPA3" data-source="post: 915543" data-attributes="member: 1199"><p>The Platinums are revealing to the point of being intolerant of poor source recordings. First impressions may make the treble appear to be harsh, but you could expect that to be your impressions since having had the CM10s you will used to a 'smoother' listen. MA tend to be a bit more forward sounding than B&W. The CM10s should be easier to please. the PL200s should be more demanding ITO power to get them to sing. Minimum of 200 watts real power. </p><p></p><p>PL200 are in a league above the CM10s. Even the materials used will tell you that. IMHO B&W have gotten lazy and lack creativity re the aesthetics of their speakers. Even with their piano gloss finishes, they're still just building rectangular boxes. The PL200 employ real leather, metal grills and real (rare) ebony veneer. Packaging is a wood crate, not a cardboard box. MA is still taking pains to build object of beauty. The PL200 are more expensive, but at least you feel you're getting what you've paid for. Best would be a head to head comparison. They are both very nice speakers, but they have their own signature sound and you will need to listen before you feel the move will be right for you, having owned the B&W's.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PAPPA3, post: 915543, member: 1199"] The Platinums are revealing to the point of being intolerant of poor source recordings. First impressions may make the treble appear to be harsh, but you could expect that to be your impressions since having had the CM10s you will used to a 'smoother' listen. MA tend to be a bit more forward sounding than B&W. The CM10s should be easier to please. the PL200s should be more demanding ITO power to get them to sing. Minimum of 200 watts real power. PL200 are in a league above the CM10s. Even the materials used will tell you that. IMHO B&W have gotten lazy and lack creativity re the aesthetics of their speakers. Even with their piano gloss finishes, they're still just building rectangular boxes. The PL200 employ real leather, metal grills and real (rare) ebony veneer. Packaging is a wood crate, not a cardboard box. MA is still taking pains to build object of beauty. The PL200 are more expensive, but at least you feel you're getting what you've paid for. Best would be a head to head comparison. They are both very nice speakers, but they have their own signature sound and you will need to listen before you feel the move will be right for you, having owned the B&W's. [/QUOTE]
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