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ELAC Concentro S 503.2vsMonitor Audio Platinum 100
The ELAC Concentro S 503.2 and the Monitor Audio Platinum 100 stand at nearly the same height, around 40.0 cm tall. At 87 dB against 85 dB, the ELAC Concentro S 503.2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Platinum 100 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the ELAC Concentro S 503.2 and a 152 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Platinum 100. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $7,499 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Concentro S 503.2 2.0 | Platinum 100 3G |
| HiFi ladder position | #146 of 215 bookshelf | #143 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 15.7 in | 15.7 in |
| Width | 8.6 in | 8.9 in |
| Depth | 14.6 in | 12.8 in |
| Weight | 29.5 lb | 33.5 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6 pleated-folded ribbon), 1× 5.1 in midrange (aluminium AS-XR cone), 1× 7.1 in woofer (aluminium AS-XR cone) | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 6 in mid-bass (RDT III C-CAM) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 60–500 W | 75–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,398 / pair | $7,599 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.com ↗ | monitoraudio.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.