Monitor Audio C165 In-ceiling Speaker

6.5" 2-way  in-ceiling speaker with pivoting tweeter

We invest as much care, expertise and research in the smallest loudspeaker as we do in the grandest. Irrespective of architecture or interior design, Monitor Audio’s range gives you the freedom to supply high quality sound from a versatile mix of floor, stand, wall and flush-mounted speakers. The C165 is a brilliant little in-ceiling speaker which is easy to install and has a clear, dynamic performance worthy of the brand. As part of the 100 Series of architectural speakers, it offers the biggest bass driver size of any speaker in its class, providing a convincing full-range sound in a wide range of locations.

• 2-way design with pivoting C-CAM® tweeters (15 degrees of play).
• High overall efficiency.
• High frequency level adjustment (3dB).
• Audio match with BR-CP, Radius-CP, Climate 10 and Bronze BR and Radius Series hi-fi speakers.
• Our innovative Tri-Grip fixing system is easier to install than conventional clamping schemes but provides three times the surface area and a better surface seal, maximizing bass response and mid-range clarity.
• Aluminum alloy grille for rust-free performance and longevity. It is non magnetic and lighter in weight.
• Paint-able surface to blend with the living environment. A paint mask and additional scrim material are provided for trouble free painting.
• Fire retardant to UL-94 VO rating.
• Splash and humidity proof for installation in shower room or pool areas.
• Features dust protection cover that is designed to prevent the ingress of dirt or dust into the driver and crossover.

Technology

Gold Dome C-Cam: The gold dome tweeter is formed from a ceramic-coated aluminium/magnesium alloy, gold anodised to a specific thickness for ideal stiffness and damping characteristics. Its new profile and surround geometry have been developed using advanced modelling tools, to provide the optimum qualities for accurate sound reproduction. The new design moves the first order of breakup to beyond 35kHz, producing a linear response way beyond audibility, which matches the wide frequency bandwidth available from HD music and cinema sound formats.

The gold dome is thinner, lighter, more rigid and therefore more efficient than domes made from other materials which are prone to distortion in the audio band.

MMP II: Metal Matrix Polymer driver cones have a polypropylene base loaded with metallic particles to offer a rigid and responsive structure. They are manufactured using a sophisticated high-pressure injection process, which modulates cone thickness at critical points to optimise stiffness and consistency, resulting in a superior sonic performance.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 60 Hz - 25 kHz
• Sensitivity (1W@1M): 88.5 dB
• Impedance (Nominal): 6 ohms
• Maximum SPL (Single unit in free space): 107.4 dBA
• Power Handling (RMS):   65 W
• Recommended Amp Requirements: 10 - 65 W
• Drivers: 1 x 6.5” MMP®II cone bass driver, 1 x 1” C-CAM® Pivoting gold dome tweeter
• Overall Diameter: 250 mm (9 13/16 inch)
• Overall Depth: 117 mm (4 5/8 inch)
• Cut-Out Diameter: 211 mm (8 5/16 inch)
• Mounting Depth: 112 mm (4 7/16 inch)
• Controls: +3db / 0dB / -3dB High frequency level switch
• Fixing Type: 3 position Tri-Grip dog fixings
• Cable Connection: Gold plated ‘push’ type terminals
• Construction Material: Mineral filled ABS plastic (UL94/V0 rated, RoHS compliant)
• Weight: 1.92 Kg (4.2lb)