{"product_id":"monitor-audio-c165-t2-6-5-inch-in-ceiling-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio C165-T2 6.5-inch In-ceiling Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor Audio C165-T2 In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-speaker stereo in-ceiling speaker with a 6.5-inch MMP II bass driver, dual pivoting 1-inch C-CAM tweeters, and a design built for rooms where you want stereo sound from one ceiling cut-out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C165-T2 is the practical answer for spaces where a normal stereo pair is not realistic. Monitor Audio specifically says it is ideal for hallways or any area where space does not allow for stereo pairs. Instead of trying to force two speakers into a tight space, this gives you left and right channel playback from one in-ceiling speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a 6 1\/2-inch MMP II dual-wound voice coil bass driver and dual, independent, pivoting 1-inch C-CAM tweeters to deliver high-performance stereo sound from a single speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStereo from a Single Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA smarter solution when space is tight but you still want proper music coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole point of the C165-T2 is in the name. It is a twin-tweeter stereo ceiling speaker, using 2 x 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeters and a 6 1\/2-inch MMP II dual-wound voice coil bass driver. That layout is there so one speaker can handle stereo playback in rooms where fitting a conventional left and right pair would be awkward or unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it especially useful in hallways, ensuites, smaller kitchens, walk-in robes, studies, or compact utility spaces where a single speaker position makes more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Pivoting Tweeters for Better Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasier to direct the stereo image where you actually need it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio highlights the dual, independent, pivoting 1-inch C-CAM tweeters as a core feature. That matters because it gives you a better chance of shaping the stereo spread into the room rather than just dumping everything straight down from the ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn real-world terms, that helps the speaker make more sense in tighter spaces where the listening position is off-axis or the room layout is a bit compromised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEasy to Drive and Easy to Specify\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStraightforward amplifier matching for simple architectural audio jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C165-T2 has a 60 Hz – 25 kHz frequency response, 88.5 dB sensitivity, 6 + 6 ohms nominal impedance, 65 W RMS power handling, and recommended amplifier power of 20 – 65 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose numbers suggest a speaker that should be easy enough to match with sensible installation amplifiers while still giving a useful amount of output for compact spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStraightforward Installation with Useful Grille Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical fitment and optional finish upgrades when the room needs them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio lists the C165-T2 with a 211 mm cut-out, 116 mm mounting depth, and 3-position Tri-Grip dog fixings. It also lists the CB6 Pre-Construction Bracket (Purple) plus CCBOX-R and CMBOX-R back box options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe page also states that an optional square grille or premium grille can be used with this model, and the listed accessories include CM-Square Grilles, CM-Round Grilles, and the PG6-R Premium Round Grille.\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-T2\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\u003eSpeaker Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSingle-Speaker Stereo\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 + 6 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\u003e107.9 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, 2 x 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeters\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\u003e2.08 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePre-Construction Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCB6 Pre-Construction Bracket (Purple)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBack Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCCBOX-R \/ CMBOX-R\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\u003eSingle-speaker stereo design\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntended for spaces where stereo pairs are not practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupplied with white CM-Round grille as standard\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\u003e2 x 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDual-wound voice coil bass driver\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 + 6 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 88.5 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 107.9 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\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\u003eOptional square grille outer dimensions: 249 x 249 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\u003eCB6 Pre-Construction Bracket (Purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCCBOX-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCMBOX-R\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCM-Square Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCM-Round Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePG6-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: 2.08 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-T2 makes a lot of sense when the brief is simple: you want stereo sound in a space where fitting two ceiling speakers is either unnecessary or just not practical. That is exactly what this speaker is built to solve. The twin-tweeter layout is the important part because it gives you a much more sensible one-speaker stereo answer than trying to make a normal mono ceiling speaker do the wrong job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it stays commercially honest. It is easy to understand, easy to place, easy enough to drive, and backed by proper accessory support and a lifetime warranty. For hallways, smaller utility spaces, and any tight room where a stereo pair is overkill, it is a very clean solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. 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