PLATINUM PLUS NINE

Conclusion
Mission accomplished: Great sound, without getting out of hand in terms of space requirements. The Quadral set is particularly impressive with its homogeneity and level stability. Together with the convincing low bass power, it is enough for our reference class. However, the outstanding sound quality is not quite cheap.

Rating
SOUND QUALITY 5.1 MULTIPLE CHANNEL: very good (55 / 60)
TONE QUALITY STEREO: very good (22 / 25)
MATERIAL & PROCESSING: very good (9 / 10)
EQUIPMENT: good (4 / 5)
av-wertung: very good (90 / 100)

The STEREO magazine tested the quadral PLATINUM+ nine in the current issue 01/2019.

The result:

Sound level: 78%.
Price/Performance: VERY GOOD

Read more in the current STEREO.

CONCLUSION:
High-tech made in Hanover: Our electronic/loudspeaker chain inspires us with its acoustic liveliness, enormous spaciousness and excellent power reserves. The 8,200 EUR system price including remote control is not too much for this performance, especially since the finish of all components is first-class. In detail, there are small criticisms. The display of the A10S could resolve even better, and it would be nice if you could control everything with the app. To be honest, then you wouldn’t need the RC-III either. The choice of streaming services could be more generous. Even if it’s frowned upon by true music connoisseurs because of the unsatisfactory resolution, an integration of Spotify wouldn’t hurt in our opinion. But that was it, too – otherwise you get a fine, convincing system for the highly sensitive, rousing music reproduction.

Sound culture at the highest level is combined with modern equipment, noble optics and exquisite workmanship.

Reference System
Total reference streaming system luxury class
Test 06 December 2017

Test: quadral PLATINUM+nine – At the level of reality

The PLATINUM+nine from quadral undoubtedly belong to the premium class of floorstanding loudspeakers. They are a real eye-catcher and offer high-quality workmanship and the best materials. Jazz and classical as well as handmade pop and rock give them a naturalness and a remarkable spatial presence. The tweeter matching switch is a feature we now want for every speaker.

Bass 95% reproduction
Midrange95% playback
Altitude playback92%
Playback quality93%
Equipment/Processing100%
User friendliness90%
advantages

Precisely constructed stereo room
realistic sound
perfectly dosed and powerful bass

disadvantage
A little too precise with synthetic music

92% Overall

Conclusion
The PLATINUM +nine from quadral belongs to the premium class of floorstanding loudspeakers, without question. It looks great and offers a high-quality finish with the very best materials. It lends jazz and classical music as well as hand-made pop and rock a natural feel and remarkable spatial presence. The switch for the treble adjustment is a feature we’d like to see on every loudspeaker from now on.
Excellent, AUDIOTEST 04/2018

Conclusion Quadral Platinum nine+
The flagship of the new Platinum series hardly shows any weaknesses: The sound – correctly positioned and aligned – is natural, fine and fresh. And it’s based on a bass range that – once released – invites you to incredible excursions into the depths of the frequencies; that’s impressive. And just like the Titan 9 from the “bigger” Aurum series, the Platinum nine+ masters undistorted levels that are rarely to be found in rental apartments. Nevertheless, they are nice to hear. The beauty of a loudspeaker is naturally in the eye of the beholder and many different people will have many different opinions about it. But for me the design of the new Platinum+ series is a huge step in the right direction. I would wish for more of it. After all, such a large speaker is always a defining part of the interior. If you add up all the points: high broadband + naturally fresh sound + high level stability + great processing quality, the result is a loudspeaker with an excellent price/performance ratio. The Quadral Platinum nine+ is therefore a nice addition to the range of loudspeakers in this price range.

+ Broadband, natural, lively sound
+ Clean and deep bass
+ High load capacity and very high level stability
+ Noble finish

News from Hannover

CONCLUSION:

This speaker does not dazzle. It can’t spread a false sweetness, and that’s a good thing. The high level of analysis is its most powerful pound. That goes through all frequency responses, even down to the deepest bass – that had contour and pressure. Here the pressure chamber system showed what it was capable of. Bravo at this point. In addition the interesting arrangement according to D’Appolito. This created a highly analytical midrange and treble reproduction. The panoramic image was wonderfully wide and concrete. The high degree of analysis would also distinguish any recording studio – no weaknesses far and wide.

RECOMMENDATION: Bass quality