Monitor Audio W3M In-Wall LCR 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 W3M is a Tier 3 in-wall LCR speaker designed for home cinema, multi-room audio and high-end residential or commercial installations where performance cannot be compromised. Its three-way architecture makes it equally at home as a left, centre or right channel in a dedicated cinema room or as part of a discreet, high-fidelity in-wall system.
Why we like it
- MPD II transducer, derived from Monitor Audio's THX Ultra Cinergy range, delivers exceptionally detailed, distortion-free high frequencies
- Dual RDT III bass drivers, taken from the flagship Platinum Series 3G, provide weighty, controlled low end
- 3" C-CAM midrange driver ensures natural, intelligible dialogue and vocal reproduction
- Tri-Grip II mounting system and Quik-Link connectors make for a quick, secure and professional installation
- Built-in acoustic switches allow fine-tuning of midrange and treble response to suit the listening room
Installation notes
The W3M requires a rectangular cut-out of 527 x 198 mm and a mounting depth of 85 mm, so check wall cavity depth before specifying. A pre-construction bracket (WM-B) is available for new-build projects to simplify first-fix work. Pair with a robust AV receiver or multi-channel amplifier capable of delivering the recommended 60-225W RMS into 8 ohms to get the best from this speaker in demanding LCR or home cinema applications.
Specifications
| System Format | 3-way |
| Frequency Response (-6dB) | 45 Hz - 60 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Minimum Impedance | 4.8 ohms @ 150 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB (2.83Vrms @ 1m) |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 122 dB |
| Continuous Power Handling | 150W RMS |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 60-225W RMS into 8 ohms |
| Drive Units | 2 x 5" RDT III bass, 1 x 3" C-CAM midrange, 1 x MPD II transducer |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/MF: 650 Hz, MF/HF: 3.5 kHz |
| Mounting Depth | 85 mm |
| Cut-out Dimensions | 527 x 198 mm |
| External Dimensions | 560 x 231 x 90 mm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg |