{"product_id":"monitor-audio-creator-series-c2m-cp-controlled-performance-in-ceiling-medium-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio Creator Series C2M-CP Controlled Performance In-Ceiling Medium Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor Audio C2M-CP In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Tier 2 in-ceiling speaker with a 7-inch RST II mid-bass driver, 1-inch C-CAM tweeter, and a fully sealed back box for consistent architectural sound and stronger room-to-room isolation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monitor Audio C2M-CP is a medium-sized Creator Series speaker built for projects where the ceiling speaker needs to sound properly resolved, not just disappear into the plaster. Monitor Audio describes it as a Tier 2 model with a 7-inch RST II mid-bass driver, 1-inch C-CAM tweeter, and a fully sealed back box, aimed at installations where high-performance sound is a key part of the brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat sealed enclosure is a big part of the appeal. Monitor Audio says it provides the ideal air load for the drivers, optimises midrange and bass performance, and reduces sound from the rear of the cabinet by around 30dB. In practical terms, that means more consistent performance regardless of ceiling construction, plus better isolation between rooms and floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSealed Back Box for Better Consistency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA stronger architectural choice when control and isolation matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C2M-CP sits in Monitor Audio’s Controlled Performance range, which means it arrives with a fully sealed back box rather than relying on the ceiling void behind it. That matters because open-back ceiling speakers can sound different depending on the cavity they are installed into, while a sealed design gives you a much more predictable starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor real-world installs, that makes the C2M-CP a strong option in better homes, multi-room projects, and spaces where acoustic containment matters as much as the sound in the room itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e7-Inch RST II Driver and 1-Inch C-CAM Tweeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClearer detail, better dispersion, and more convincing ceiling sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio uses a 7-inch RST II mid-bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM tweeter here, with the company describing the result as clearer, more lifelike, and closer to the sound quality of one of its passive box speakers than a basic ceiling speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an installed frequency response of 70Hz to 35kHz, 87dB sensitivity, and maximum peak SPL of 116dB, the C2M-CP is clearly aimed at rooms where the ceiling speaker needs to do more than background fill. It is a sensible size for living spaces, bedrooms, and distributed audio zones where you want stronger performance without moving to the larger C2L-CP format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStronger Acoustic Performance with Practical Install Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuik-Link, Tri-Grip II, and a medium-format cut-out for serious custom-install work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike the rest of the Creator Series, the C2M-CP uses Monitor Audio’s Quik-Link speaker cable connector and Tri-Grip II fixing system, both aimed at making fitting quicker, simpler, and more secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut-out is 212mm and the mounting depth is 177.5mm, so this is still a speaker that needs proper planning, but it sits in a very usable middle ground for installers who want the benefits of a sealed back box without stepping all the way to the larger 9-inch model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreator Series Grille and Accessory Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite as standard, with black and square options available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio supplies the C2M-CP with a white grille as standard and notes that optional black grilles are available in both round and square designs for darker décor. The product page also lists the CM-B pre-construction bracket, CM-Square Grilles, CM-Round Grilles, and PG6-R Premium Round Grille as related accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the speaker the flexibility to work in both standard white-ceiling installs and more design-controlled spaces where the grille needs to blend in more carefully.\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\u003eC2M-CP\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\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCreator Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTier\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTier 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSystem Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2-Way\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1 x 1-inch (25mm) C-CAM tweeter with UD Waveguide II\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMid-Bass Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1 x 7-inch (178mm) RST II mid-bass driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response, Installed (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e70Hz – 35kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e8 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e6.4 ohm @ 15kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity, Installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e87dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Peak SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e116dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eContinuous Power Handling (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e65W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e35 – 130W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLF\/HF: 2.5kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBass Alignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e177.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCut-Out Hole Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e212mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eExternal Dimensions (Including Grille)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e242 x 242 x 181.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2.6kg each\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\u003eCabinet Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMatte Black \u0026amp; Orange \u0026amp; Bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCorner Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOn \/ Off\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eHF Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e- \/ 0 \/ +\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\u003eCreator Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTier 2 architectural speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eControlled Performance model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFully sealed back box\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2-way system format\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x 7-inch (178mm) RST II mid-bass driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x 1-inch (25mm) C-CAM tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUD Waveguide II integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrequency response, installed (-6dB): 70Hz – 35kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 8 ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinimum impedance: 6.4 ohm at 15kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity, installed: 87dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum peak SPL: 116dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContinuous power handling: 65W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 35 – 130W\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrossover frequency: LF\/HF: 2.5kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSealed Back Box Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFully sealed enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal air load for the drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptimised mid-range and bass performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMore consistent sound regardless of wall or ceiling construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAround 30dB reduction of rear-radiated sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eImproved isolation between rooms and floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQuik-Link speaker cable connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTri-Grip II fixing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 177.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCut-out hole diameter: 212mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExternal dimensions including grille: 242 x 242 x 181.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-construction bracket: CM-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTuning and Adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCorner switch: On \/ Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHF switch: - \/ 0 \/ +\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFinish and Grilles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMatte Black \u0026amp; Orange \u0026amp; Bronze cabinet finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupplied with white CM-Round grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional black grilles available in round and square designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional square grilles available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRelated Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCM-B Pre-Construction Bracket\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  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWeight and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.6kg each\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 C2M-CP makes a lot of sense when the brief is not just neat ceiling audio, but a more controlled and predictable result from the speaker itself. The sealed back box is the key point. It gives you much better consistency from room to room and makes the speaker a more serious option for better homes and higher-spec architectural work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it sits in a very useful middle ground. It gives you the benefits of the Controlled Performance design without the larger footprint of the C2L-CP, which makes it a strong fit for many living spaces, bedrooms, and multi-room zones. For the right install, it is a very smart architectural speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. 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