{"product_id":"monitor-audio-c180-8-inch-in-ceiling-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio C180 8-inch In-ceiling Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor Audio C180 In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-inch in-ceiling speaker with an MMP II bass driver, pivoting C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, and stronger output for rooms that need more scale from a clean architectural install.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C180 is the sensible step up when a smaller ceiling speaker might feel a bit light. It is still part of the straightforward Basics range, but the larger driver, higher power handling, and stronger sensitivity make it better suited to bigger rooms or systems where the ceiling speaker needs a bit more body and authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio says it uses an 8-inch MMP II cone bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter to deliver high-performance sound, ease-of-drive, and wide frequency response and dispersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBigger Driver, More Breathing Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA stronger option when the room needs more weight and coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C180 uses an 8-inch MMP II cone bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter. That is the kind of layout that makes sense when you want a ceiling speaker to sound more confident and less like background fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published figures back that up. Frequency response is 50 Hz – 25 kHz, sensitivity is 90 dB, power handling is 120 W RMS, and recommended amplifier power is 30 – 120 W. For a ceiling speaker in this category, those are solid numbers and point to a model that should feel more substantial than the smaller C165.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePivoting Tweeter and HF Adjustment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasier to aim and easier to tune for the room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio says optimum imaging and set-up are established via a pivoting tweeter and high-frequency level adjustment with +3 dB \/ 0 dB \/ -3 dB settings. That is a useful feature set because ceiling speakers do not always end up in the ideal position relative to the listening area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, that gives the C180 a bit more flexibility in real rooms. You get some control over where the treble energy goes and a little help taming or lifting the top end depending on the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStraightforward Installation with Large-Format Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA practical ceiling speaker for cleaner custom-install work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio lists the C180 with 3 position Tri-Grip dog fixings, a 247 mm cut-out hole diameter, and 122 mm mounting depth. It also lists the CL-B pre-construction bracket and CML-BOX back box as matching accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe product page also states that optional square grilles can be used with this model, and the accessories section lists both CL-Square Grilles and CL-Round Grilles. That is useful when the visual finish matters as much as the speaker itself.\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\u003eC180\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\u003e50 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\u003e90 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e111.6 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePower Handling (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e120 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e30 – 120 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDrive Unit Complement\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e8-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\u003e285 mm (11 1\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOverall Depth (Including Grille)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e126 mm (4 15\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e122 mm (4 13\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCut-Out Hole Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e247 mm (9 3\/4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOptional Square Grille Outer Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e285 x 285 mm (11 1\/4\")\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\u003e2.72 kg (6 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePre-Construction Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCL-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBack Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCML-BOX\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSingle Unit with CL-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 high-performance sound, ease-of-drive, and wide dispersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSingle speaker supplied with white CL-Round grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e8-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: 50 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 6 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 90 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 111.6 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower handling: 120 W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 30 – 120 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: 285 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOverall depth including grille: 126 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 122 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCut-out hole diameter: 247 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional square grille outer dimensions: 285 x 285 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: CL-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBack box: CML-BOX\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional CL-Square Grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional CL-Round 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: 2.72 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 C180 makes a lot of sense when the brief is a straightforward ceiling speaker, but the room needs a bit more scale than the smaller models usually deliver. The larger 8-inch driver and stronger power handling are the important parts here. They should help the speaker feel more relaxed and more convincing in bigger spaces without making the install complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it stays commercially honest. It is still easy to understand, easy enough to drive, and backed by useful accessory support and a lifetime warranty. For the right room, it looks like a very clean option when you want a ceiling speaker with a bit more authority than the entry-size alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. 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