Platinum Audio Solos-vs-Tyler Ref Monitor

Solo is overly bright. try a few layers of toilet paper over the tweeters behind the grille to tame this. Bass is reasonable for a 4" driver, but really nothing special - a decent 6" 2-way has at least as much if not more bass. (Paradigm ref. Studio 20, Aerial 5's come to mind). Also, given that Platinum is out of business and replacement drivers are not available, the solo is a bit of a risky proposition IMHO. I'd only consider buying a set (I know you already have some, but for those who don't) if the price was < $400 and you have a dead room or system to put them in.

-Ed

Just a good word on behalf of the Solo's which have never sounded aggressive or fatiguing in my system driven at moderate levels as nearfield monitors by modest Sound Valves 35 watts per channel tube amp. When originally auditioned years ago with high output transistor super amp there was positive impression by many listeners/purchasers at one audio store where it was being demonstrated as something of a giant killer. There seems to be some deficiency of component synergy at work in order to explain how these fine speakers have disappointed some careful listeners. I have owned speakers more forgiving of bad recordings, such as British Spendor stand mounted models, but in my system even those with superior high frequency hearing have been enjoying the Solo's. Even around $600-700 represent a good value if you wish to avoid sub-woofer envy felt by many small monitor speaker owners.

The Solos are one of the best mini monitors I have ever heard. They always amazed me with their deep and tight bass, superb imaging and overall musicality. However, they are not easy to set up and must be driven by carefully matched electronics to sound their best. I drove mine with 250W Conrad Johnson MF-2500 and this combination was absolutely fabulous. I have never experienced any excessive brightness and the sound never go fatiguing - just pure music.