The Platinum C250 3G is engineered to be the central element of a reference-level home theater system, where dialogue intelligibility and tonal consistency are critical. Its dedicated 2.5-inch RDT III midrange driver focuses on the frequencies most important to voices and acoustic instruments, while the two 6-inch bass drivers provide the dynamic authority necessary for demanding movie soundtracks.
Monitor Audio's RDT III technology is designed to reduce cone breakup and distortion while extending the usable bandwidth of the drivers. The C250 3G also benefits from the latest MPD III high-frequency transducer, which was developed to provide a clear, consistent, and highly detailed treble response with reduced distortion.
The 850 Hz and 3.5 kHz crossover points allow the three driver sections to work together smoothly, creating a coherent and controlled presentation across the listening area. Its sealed enclosure also makes placement more flexible than a rear-ported design, particularly when the speaker needs to be positioned close to a wall or beneath a display.
Designed as the natural center-channel partner for the Platinum 100 3G, Platinum 200 3G, and Platinum 300 3G, the C250 3G provides the tonal consistency needed for a seamless front soundstage. With 300 watts of continuous power handling and recommended amplification of 150–600 watts, it is suited to high-performance AV systems where exceptional dialogue clarity, dynamics, and cinematic scale are priorities.
- Component type: 3-way center channel speaker
- Frequency response: 48 Hz – 60 kHz (-6 dB) free-field; 30 Hz – 60 kHz in-room
- Sensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m)
- Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
- Minimum impedance: 4.0 ohms @ 150 Hz
- Continuous power handling: 300 W RMS
- Recommended amplifier power: 150–600 W
- Bass alignment: Sealed
- Crossover frequencies: 850 Hz / 3.5 kHz
- Drivers: 2 × 6-inch RDT III bass drivers; 1 × 2.5-inch RDT III midrange driver; 1 × MPD III tweeter
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 225 × 630 × 325.7 mm
- Weight: 25.4 kg each
