{"product_id":"monitor-audio-all-weather-awc265-6-inch-in-ceiling-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio All Weather AWC265 6-inch In-ceiling Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor Audio AWC265 All Weather In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather-resistant 6.5-inch in-ceiling speaker with a C-CAM bass driver, fixed-angle Gold Dome tweeter, stainless steel grille, and IP55-rated design for outdoor and high-moisture installations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWC265 is the kind of speaker that makes sense when the room is not really a room at all. Covered alfresco areas, bathrooms, pool zones, outdoor entertaining spaces, and other damp or exposed locations all call for a different kind of architectural speaker, and that is exactly where this model sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio developed the AWC265 using all C-CAM driver systems derived from its hi-fi speakers and builds it as an all-weather model with IP55 certification, stainless fittings, and materials chosen for harsher environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Outdoor and High-Moisture Environments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA smarter option when a standard ceiling speaker is not enough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe big story with the AWC265 is durability. It is IP55 certified and built with weather-resistant materials and fittings, including EPDM barriers, stainless fixing screws, and an SS430 stainless steel trimless grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters because a normal in-ceiling speaker might be fine in a dry living room, but it is not the speaker you want over an outdoor entertaining area or in a bathroom ceiling. The AWC265 is clearly intended for those more demanding spaces where moisture, temperature swings, and general exposure are all part of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6.5-Inch C-CAM Driver and Gold Dome Tweeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProper Monitor Audio driver technology in a tougher install format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWC265 uses a 6.5-inch C-CAM cone bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter with fixed-angle design. That is a strong sign this is not just a utility speaker built around survival. It is still meant to sound like a proper Monitor Audio speaker once installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published spec is 60Hz – 30kHz frequency response, 88dB sensitivity, 8-ohm nominal impedance, and 60W RMS power handling. In practical terms, that gives the AWC265 enough substance to handle music and general system duties properly rather than just background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFixed-Angle Tweeter and HF Adjustment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful tuning flexibility once the speaker is in place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWC265 includes an HF Level Switch with +3dB \/ 0dB \/ -3dB adjustment available at the point of installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is useful because outdoor and wet-area spaces can vary a lot in how reflective or absorbent they are. Having a little treble adjustment gives the speaker a bit more flexibility when you are trying to get the result balanced in a tougher acoustic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStraightforward Installation with Matching Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical fitment and optional square grille support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWC265 uses 3 position Tri-Grip dog leg fixings, gold plated push style terminals, an 88.5mm mounting depth, and a 211mm cut-out. It also supports the CM-B pre-construction bracket, CSM-BOX back box, and AWC 6.5-inch Square Grilles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat keeps it practical for new builds and cleaner installation planning, and it is also useful that an optional square grille can be used with this model when the room design or ceiling layout suits a square finish better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMonitor Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAWC265\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAll Weather In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e60Hz – 30kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (1W@1M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e88dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e8 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e105.8dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePower Handling (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e60W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e20 – 60W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDrivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e6.5-inch C-CAM cone bass driver, 1-inch C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter (fixed angle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eHF Level Switch (+3dB \/ 0dB \/ -3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTerminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2 x (1 pair) gold plated push style terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOverall Diameter (Including Grille)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e251.71mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOverall Depth (Including Grille)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e93.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCut-Out Hole Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e211mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e88.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOptional Square Grille Outer Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e249 x 249mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFixing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e3 position Tri-Grip dog leg fixings\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eConstruction Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMineral Filled PC-ABS Polymer (UL V0 Fire Retardant, RoHS2 Compliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eGrille\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSS430 Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMagnets\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSamarium Cobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e-34°C to 79°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2.04kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePre-Construction Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCM-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBack Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCSM-BOX\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSingle Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeather Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eIP55 certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCore Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll weather in-ceiling speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned using Monitor Audio C-CAM driver systems derived from its hi-fi speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilt for outdoor and high-moisture environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIP55 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e6.5-inch C-CAM cone bass driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1-inch C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFixed-angle tweeter design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 60Hz – 30kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 88dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 105.8dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower handling: 60W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 20 – 60W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAdjustment and Set-Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHF level switch:\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e+3dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e0dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e-3dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdjustable at the point of installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWeather-Resistant Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEPDM barriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStainless fixing screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSS430 stainless steel trimless grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNon-ferrous samarium cobalt magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOperating temperature range: -34°C to 79°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOverall diameter including grille: 251.71mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOverall depth including grille: 93.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCut-out hole diameter: 211mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 88.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFixing type: 3 position Tri-Grip dog leg fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGold plated push style terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstruction material: Mineral Filled PC-ABS Polymer (UL V0 Fire Retardant, RoHS2 Compliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAccessories and Grilles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-construction bracket: CM-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBack box: CSM-BOX\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional AWC 6.5-inch Square Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional square grille can be used with this model\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWeight and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.04kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSold as a single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWC265 makes a lot of sense when the brief is a proper outdoor or wet-area ceiling speaker, not just a normal architectural model being asked to live in the wrong environment. That is the whole point of it. The weather rating, stainless hardware, EPDM barriers, and broad temperature tolerance all show that it is built for the job, not just marketed at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it still looks like a real Monitor Audio speaker, not a ruggedised compromise box. The 6.5-inch C-CAM driver, Gold Dome tweeter, sensible sensitivity, and lifetime warranty all help make it a very easy speaker to specify for outdoor entertaining areas, bathrooms, and other harsher install zones where you still want the result to sound sorted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. 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