{"product_id":"monitor-audio-c165-6-5-inch-in-ceiling-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio C165 6.5-inch In-ceiling Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor Audio C165 In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.5-inch in-ceiling speaker with an MMP II bass driver, pivoting C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, and easy-to-drive performance for clean, flexible architectural audio.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C165 is the sort of ceiling speaker that makes sense when you want more than background noise, but you do not need to overcomplicate the project. Monitor Audio says it uses a 6 1\/2-inch MMP II bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter to deliver high-performance sound, easy driveability, and wide frequency response and dispersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a very sensible option for living spaces, bedrooms, hallways, kitchens, and multi-room systems where a clean ceiling install matters, but the speaker still needs to sound like a proper part of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePivoting Tweeter for Better Set-Up Flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasier to aim and easier to tune for the room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the more useful parts of the C165 is the pivoting tweeter. Monitor Audio says optimum imaging and set-up are established via the pivoting tweeter and a high-frequency level adjustment with +3 dB \/ 0 dB \/ -3 dB settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters because not every ceiling speaker ends up in the perfect spot. Having some ability to direct the high frequencies and trim the top end gives the C165 a bit more flexibility in real rooms, especially where furniture placement or listening position is not perfectly centred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e6.5-Inch Driver and Gold Dome Tweeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA proven layout for cleaner, fuller ceiling sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio lists the C165 with a 6 1\/2-inch MMP II cone bass driver and 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter. That is a very sensible combination for an all-round ceiling speaker because it gives enough cone area for believable body while keeping the top end clear and open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published frequency response is 60 Hz – 25 kHz, sensitivity is 88.5 dB, and recommended amplifier power is 20 – 65 W. Those figures point to a speaker that should be easy enough to drive and commercially useful across a wide range of systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStraightforward Installation with Good Accessory Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA clean, practical ceiling speaker for real custom-install work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio lists the C165 with 3-position Tri-Grip dog fixings, a mounting depth of 116 mm, and a cut-out diameter of 211 mm. It also lists the CM-B pre-construction bracket and CSM-BOX back box as matching accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat keeps it practical for both planned installs and cleaner retrofit work. Monitor Audio also notes that an optional square grille or premium grille can be used with this model, which is handy when the visual finish matters as much as the speaker choice.\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\u003eC165\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eIn-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRange\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBasics\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e60 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e6 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (1W@1M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e88.5 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e107.4 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePower Handling (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e65 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e20 – 65 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDrive Unit Complement\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e6 1\/2-inch MMP II cone bass driver, 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eAdjustment Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eHF Level Switch (+3 dB \/ 0 dB \/ -3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOverall Diameter (Including Grille)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e250 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOverall Depth (Including Grille)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e116 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCut-Out Hole Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e211 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOptional Square Grille Outer Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e249 x 249 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFixing Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e3-position Tri-Grip dog fixings\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eConstruction Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMineral filled ABS, RoHS compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1.92 kg\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 with CM-Round Grille (white)\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\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\u003eIn-ceiling speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMonitor Audio Basics range\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned for easy driveability and wide dispersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSingle speaker supplied with white round grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e6 1\/2-inch MMP II cone bass driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 60 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 6 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 88.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 107.4 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower handling: 65 W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 20 – 65 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAdjustment and Set-Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePivoting tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHF level switch:\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e+3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e0 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e-3 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOverall diameter including grille: 250 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOverall depth including grille: 120 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 116 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCut-out hole diameter: 211 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFixing type: 3-position Tri-Grip dog fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstruction material: Mineral filled ABS, RoHS 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 CM-Square Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional CM-Round Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional PG6-R Premium Round Grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional square or premium 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: 1.92 kg\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 C165 makes a lot of sense when the brief is a solid all-round ceiling speaker that is easy to live with, easy to drive, and flexible enough to work across a lot of different rooms. The pivoting tweeter is the smart bit here. It gives you a bit more freedom in placement and helps the speaker feel less like a fixed compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it looks commercially honest. Good sensitivity, sensible power requirements, useful accessory support, and a lifetime warranty all make it a very easy speaker to specify for straightforward architectural audio jobs. For the right room, it is a clean and sensible option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. 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