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My new speakers

After owning Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers for 10 years, I’ve purchased my last speakers, YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3s. They are definitely different than my Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers. In my opinion, Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers offer a great value and do many things well. BUT, the Sonja 3.3s are clearer, tonality is improved, more dynamic and instruments/singers are more palpable. I’m not suggesting a night and day difference, but easily discernible differences. Unfortunately, Incremental improvements are very expensive in this hobby. I would say that I’m done, but I’m sure I’m going to change my Chord Dave DAC.

ricred1
ricred1 OP
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goodlistening64,

There is absolutely zero bass overload in my room. In my room/system using subwoofers improves the soundstage and spatial information within the music. The impact of the subwoofers isn't fully appreciated unless I turn the subwoofers off.

 

ricred1 OP
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erik_squires,

"I am a big fan of Monitor Audio, but the Platinum’s are in the category of laid-back to neutral." In my room/system the tonality of the YGs are very similar to the Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers. Based on actual listening in the same room, in the same system, only changing the speakers, I submit the PL500 speakers are laid-back and the YG Sonja 3.3s are neutral.  Again, in my opinion the Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers offer truly outstanding value and I enjoyed owning them for 10 years.. BUT, to my ears YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3s are next level in clarity/detail(without brightness), dynamics, imaging, and the ability to produce a palpable 3-dimensional soundstage with images that seem so real. I wish it wasn’t the case, but it is what it is.

 

erik_squires
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OP:

 

Congratulations either way! I'm glad you are happy with your choice once yo ugot it in your room! 

 

Erik 

ricred1 OP
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I'm lucky that I have a great dealer(3MA Audio) that I've had a relationship with for several years. I was sent the speakers without an obligation to purchase, based on my relationship with them. I still have my Monitor Audio PL500 speakers, because I didn't want to sell them until I was sure about changing speakers. Now, someone else will be able to enjoy them.

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