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Offered is „Platinum 500 MK II“ by Monitor Audio as second-hand device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4169490867 ends on 26.11.2026 at 19:10 o'clock.
This is an ambitious ask, not a bargain. At €12,590, it lands well above your own recent used-market median of €899 and also above the 75th percentile of €2,208, so it sits in a very high-end outlier zone rather than normal used territory.
That said, this is a serious flagship tower and it’s well regarded for scale, refinement, bass authority, and a clean, high-resolution presentation that can sound genuinely world-class when matched well. The upside is that a clean, good-condition pair like this can be a long-term endgame buy if provenance is strong and the cosmetics are truly excellent; I’d just want confirmation of driver health, original packaging, and that all trims, grilles, and spikes are present before treating the price as fully justified.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Monitor Audio, a British hi-fi mainstay, traces its origins to 1972 when founder Mo Iqbal established the company in a modest factory near Cambridge, England. Starting with hands-on loudspeaker assembly in a garage-like setting, it quickly professionalized, moving to Rayleigh, Essex, in 1976 for in-house manufacturing. This heritage of meticulous British engineering has endured through expansions, including a 2004 shift of production to China while retaining design leadership in Essex, alongside strategic acquisitions like Roksan in 2016 and Blok in 2019.
The brand excels in loudspeakers across diverse categories, from high-fidelity two-channel stereo models to advanced home cinema systems, architectural installations, outdoor speakers, and lifestyle solutions. Signature innovations like the patented C-CAM Gold Dome tweeters, introduced in the 1980s and continually refined, define its sound. Complementing these are amplifiers, streamers, and integrated audio systems, reflecting a broad portfolio that prioritizes proprietary driver technologies and precise enclosure design over peripheral gear like turntables or headphones.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Monitor Audio commands respect for delivering audiophile-grade performance at accessible price points, blending relentless innovation with timeless British craftsmanship. Over five decades, it has solidified its status as a global juggernaut, appealing to discerning buyers seeking refined, dynamic sound without boutique exclusivity or vintage nostalgia.
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