Monitor Audio C165 6.5" Ceiling Speaker
Monitor Audio C165 6.5" Ceiling Speaker
If the ceiling has a bedroom or other living space above it, or is part of an escape route, building regulations require each speaker to have a fire hood. Hoods also cut sound leaking into the room above.
Allow about 10m per speaker for a typical run back to the amplifier. Webro 16/2 LSZH (low smoke, zero halogen) is the right cable for runs in ceilings and walls.
The Monitor Audio C165 is a 6.5" ceiling speaker designed for anyone wanting genuinely high-fidelity sound from a discreet, flush-mounted install. It suits multi-room audio setups, dedicated home cinema zones, and background music systems in living spaces, offices or hospitality environments where a visible speaker simply won't do.
Why we like it
- Pivoting C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter aims high frequencies directly at the listening area for sharper imaging
- MMP II bass driver delivers surprisingly tight, controlled bass for a ceiling speaker
- Three-position HF level switch (+3dB/0dB/-3dB) lets you fine-tune treble to suit room acoustics or furnishings
- Tri-Grip fixing system locks the speaker firmly in place, improving bass and midrange performance versus standard dog-leg clamps
- Magnetic, paintable grille sits virtually flush and can be colour-matched to any ceiling
Installation notes
The C165 requires a cut-out of 211mm and a mounting depth of 116mm, so check loft or ceiling void clearance before installing. Overall diameter including the grille is 250mm. For best results, pair with an amplifier capable of delivering 20-65W into 6 Ohms, such as a Sonos Amp or WiiM Amp for streaming-based multi-room setups.
Specifications
| Power Handling (RMS) | 20-65 W |
| Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Sensitivity (1W@1M) | 88.5 dB |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 107.4 dBA |
| Driver Complement | 6.5" MMP II bass driver, 1" C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter |
| Overall Diameter | 250 mm |
| Cut-Out Diameter | 211 mm |
| Mounting Depth | 116 mm |