Monitor Audio W2M 3-Way In-Wall 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.
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The Monitor Audio W2M is a premium three-way in-wall speaker designed for listeners who want genuine high-fidelity sound without visible boxes cluttering the room. It suits dedicated home cinemas, open-plan living spaces and multi-room installations where performance matters as much as a discreet finish, and works equally well in high-end residential or commercial settings.
Why we like it
- Sophisticated three-way layout with dual 5" RST II bass drivers plus a dedicated 3" RST II midrange for cleaner separation between bass and vocals
- C-CAM tweeter paired with UD Waveguide II spreads high frequencies evenly across the room for a wider, more consistent sweet spot
- Quik-Link connector removes the need for fiddly tool-based wiring, speeding up first-fix and final connection alike
- Tri-Grip II fixing system locks the speaker firmly into the wall cavity, reducing rattle and vibration over time
- Onboard corner and HF switches let installers tailor the tonal balance to suit tricky room acoustics
Installation notes
The W2M requires a rectangular cut-out of 527 x 198mm and a mounting depth of 85mm, so check stud spacing and wall cavity depth before cutting. An optional WM-B pre-construction bracket is available for new-build or renovation projects where the aperture needs to be set early. With a 6 ohm nominal impedance and 120W RMS handling, the W2M pairs well with AV receivers or multi-channel amplifiers such as those used with Sonos Amp or similar streaming amplifier platforms, provided sufficient power headroom is available.
Specifications
| System Format | 3-Way |
| Frequency Response (-6dB) | 40Hz - 35kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 ohm |
| Minimum Impedance | 4.8 ohm @ 1kHz (4.1 ohm @ 15kHz) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (2.83Vrms @ 1m) |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 116dB |
| Continuous Power Handling | 120W RMS |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 45 - 180W RMS (into 8 ohm) |
| Drive Units | 2 x 5" RST II bass, 1 x 3" RST II midrange, 1 x 1" C-CAM tweeter |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/MF: 650Hz, MF/HF: 3kHz |
| Mounting Depth | 85mm |
| Cut-out Dimensions | 527 x 198mm |
| External Dimensions | 560 x 231 x 90mm |
| Weight | 3.9kg |
| Cabinet Finish | Matte black, orange & bronze |

