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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 15.7 in · 1 in = 35.74 px
Monitor Audio Platinum 100vsDali Epicon 2
The Monitor Audio Platinum 100 stands 39.8 cm tall — about 1.2 cm more than the Dali Epicon 2 at 38.6 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Platinum 100 is the wider cabinet (22.5 cm versus 21.4 cm). At 87 dB against 85 dB, the Dali Epicon 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 47 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 152 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Platinum 100 and a 165 mm cone on the Dali Epicon 2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,050 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Dali |
| Model | Platinum 100 3G | Epicon 2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #143 of 215 bookshelf | #137 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 15.7 in | 15.2 in |
| Width | 8.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Depth | 12.8 in | 14.4 in |
| Weight | 33.5 lb | 22.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 6 in mid-bass (RDT III C-CAM) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 28 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 75–300 W | 50–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,599 / pair | $8,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | dali-speakers.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.