Monitor Audio C265-LCR In-Ceiling Speaker

6.5" three-way in-ceiling speaker with pivoting tweeter and midrange module

At the heart of the C265-LCR in-ceiling speaker is a unique Inverted Dual Concentric pivoting mid-range/tweeter module providing up to 18 degrees of play. The C265-LCR can be discreetly positioned, and then the sound can be directed into the desired listening zone by pivoting the IDC® driver module to maximize performance. The C265-LCR model is a true 3-way design featuring a 6.5” C-CAM® bass driver for use in discreet theatre or music based applications and offers superior performance and flexibility over typical 2-way or fixed angle speaker designs.

• Unique IDC dual concentric mid-range/ HF module offering up to 18 degrees of pivot in all directions. Easily directed during post install set-up.
• C-CAM® drivers throughout, providing coherent tonal balance and sonic signature across the entire audio frequency spectrum.
• Special Inverted C-CAM® RST® profile mid-range cone provides improved dispersion pattern.
• True 3-way designs.
• High overall efficiency.
• High frequency level adjustment (+/- 3dB).
• Boundary compensation control.
• Timbre-match with RS-CP in-ceiling/wall and Silver RS 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, maximising bass response and mid-range clarity.
• Aluminium alloy grilles offer rust-free performance and longevity. They are non magnetic and lighter in weight.
• All models are paint-able to blend with the living environment. A paint mask and additional scrim material are provided for trouble free painting.
• All models use fire retardant materials specified to UL-94 VO rating.
• All models are splash and humidity proof for installation in shower rooms or pool areas.
• All models feature dust protection covers that are designed to prevent the ingress of dirt or dust into the driver and crossover.Technology

IDC: The in-ceiling and in-wall LCR models employ a unique pivoting Inverted Dual Concentric midrange/tweeter module offering up to 18 degrees of play. This allows for the speakers to be discreetly positioned and the sound to be directed toward the listening zone by pivoting the IDC driver module to maximize performance. With the IDC module installed, these architectural speakers become true 3-way designs, offering superior performance and flexibility over typical 2-way or fixed angle speakers.

Within the proprietary IDC module an inverted 4" midrange driver provides superior dispersion while enabling the midrange cone and tweeter dome assembly to be set as far forward as possible, allowing a clear acoustic 'sighting' of the desired listening zone and reducing undesirable diffraction effects. It's impossible to avoid diffraction effects from conventional two-way designs, which locate the bass driver 75mm (3") to 150mm (6") behind the speaker grille.

Gold Dome C-Cam: The gold dome tweeter is formed from a ceramic-coated aluminum/magnesium alloy, gold anodized to a specific thickness for ideal stiffness and damping characteristics. Its new profile and surround geometry have been developed using advanced modeling 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.

C-Cam Drivers: Ceramic-Coated Aluminum/Magnesium is a material originally developed by the aerospace industry for jet engine components. Its properties are ideal for loudspeaker cones being extremely rigid, yet light enough to yield high overall efficiency. In manufacture, aluminum/magnesium alloy undergoes a three-stage stress-relieving process to remove surface deformation and molecular weakness. Once formed, the alloy cone is subjected to a high temperature anodic coating process in which a layer of pure ceramic alumina is depleted onto its surfaces to a depth of 50 microns, producing a completely rigid sandwich of alloy and heat-dissipating ceramic material.

Conventional cones are liable to flex or twist in operation, producing a significant level of audible distortion. C-CAM cones have a much higher resistance to bending stress and therefore exhibit much greater fidelity over their entire operating range. C-CAM tweeters and woofers share an audible consistency producing a smooth transition of frequencies and a sense of realism and cohesion in the soundstage.

Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 30 KHz
• Sensitivity (1W@1M): 90 dB
• Impedance (Nominal): 6 ohms
• Maximum SPL (Single unit in free space): 108 dBA
• Power Handling (RMS): 120 W
• Recommended Amp Requirements: 15 - 120 W
• Drivers: 1x 6.5” C-CAM® cone base driver. Pivoting, inverted dual concentric module (IDC) housing: 1 x 4" C-CAM®  RST® Inverted midrange driver; 1 x 1” C-CAM® gold dome tweeter
• Overall Diameter: 250 mm (9 13/16 inch)
• Overall Depth: 152 mm (6 inch)
• Cut-Out Diameter: 211 mm (8 5/16 inch)
• Mounting Depth: 149 mm (5 7/8 inch)
• Controls: +3db / 0dB / -3dB High frequency level switch. Boundary compensation.
• 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: 2.54 Kg (5.6 lb)