Monitor Audio W2M-CP 5" Three-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-CP is a three-way in-wall speaker from the Controlled Performance series, built for serious home cinema and multi-room installations where clean, consistent sound matters. Its sealed back box design makes it a strong choice for listening rooms, media rooms and open-plan spaces where you want natural tonal balance without visible speaker boxes.
Why we like it
- Three-way driver layout with twin 5" RST II bass drivers, a dedicated 3" RST II midrange and a 1" C-CAM tweeter for detailed, dynamic sound
- Fully sealed enclosure improves bass control and cuts sound transfer to adjoining rooms by around 30dB
- UD Waveguide II widens and smooths tweeter dispersion for consistent sound across the listening area
- Quik-Link connector and Tri-Grip II fixings speed up installation and keep the speaker firmly seated in the wall
- Switchable corner and HF controls allow on-site tuning to suit the room acoustics
Installation notes
The W2M-CP requires a mounting depth of 97mm, so check stud wall or masonry cavity depth before installation. External dimensions are 560 x 231mm (H x W), with a cut-out of 527 x 198mm required in plasterboard or similar surfaces. With a 6 ohm nominal impedance and 100W RMS handling, this speaker pairs well with AV receivers or multi-channel amplifiers such as those used with Sonos Amp or similar streaming amplifier setups, particularly where more amplifier headroom (40-150W RMS) is available.
Specifications
| System Format | 3-way |
| Frequency Response (-6dB) | 60 Hz - 35 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Minimum Impedance | 4.8 ohms @ 1kHz (4.3 ohms @ 15kHz) |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB (2.83Vrms @ 1m) |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 118 dB |
| Continuous Power Handling | 100W RMS |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 40-150W RMS into 8 ohms |
| Drive Units | 2x 5" RST II bass, 1x 3" RST II midrange, 1x 1" C-CAM tweeter |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/MF: 550Hz, MF/HF: 3kHz |
| Bass Alignment | Sealed enclosure |
| External Dimensions (H x W) | 560 x 231mm |
| Cut-Out Dimensions (H x W) | 527 x 198mm |
| Mounting Depth | 97mm |