Description
Monitor Audio W2M-CP In-Wall Speaker
Medium Tier 2 in-wall speaker with a fully sealed back box, twin 5-inch RST II bass drivers, a 3-inch RST II mid-range driver, and a 1-inch C-CAM tweeter for more controlled, higher-performance architectural wall sound.
The W2M-CP sits in the Creator Series as a more performance-focused in-wall option for projects where a standard open-back wall speaker is not enough. It is a three-way design using two RST II bass drivers, an RST II mid-range driver, and a C-CAM tweeter. Monitor Audio says the fully sealed back box provides an ideal air load for the drivers, optimising mid-range and bass performance while maintaining sonic consistency regardless of interior wall construction.
Monitor Audio also states that the enclosure reduces rear-radiated sound by around 30dB, helping with sound isolation between rooms and floors. That makes the W2M-CP a smart option in better homes, media rooms, and multi-room systems where you want cleaner in-wall integration without giving up too much in acoustic control.
Sealed Back Box for Better Consistency
A stronger architectural choice when control and isolation matter
The big story with the W2M-CP is the sealed Controlled Performance enclosure. That matters because it makes the speaker less dependent on whatever wall cavity happens to be behind it, which usually means a more predictable and repeatable result from project to project.
Monitor Audio is very explicit here, saying the back box maintains sonic consistency regardless of interior wall construction and improves both bass and mid-range performance.
Three-Way Driver Layout with Proper Scale
More serious wall-mounted sound than a simpler in-wall model
The W2M-CP is a three-way speaker using 2 x 5-inch RST II bass drivers, 1 x 3-inch RST II mid-range driver, and 1 x 1-inch C-CAM tweeter with UD Waveguide II. That is a more serious driver package than a basic two-way in-wall speaker, and it makes sense for customers who want cleaner dialogue, stronger body, and more believable room-filling sound from an architectural format.
Monitor Audio also says the result is the sort of clear and lifelike high-fidelity sound you would expect from one of its passive box loudspeakers. It is not just there to disappear into the wall. It is there to sound properly sorted once installed.
Controlled Output Without Guesswork
A sensible step up for premium wall-based systems
The published installed frequency response is 60Hz – 35kHz, with 87dB sensitivity, 6-ohm nominal impedance, 100W continuous power handling, and recommended amplifier power of 40 – 150W. Maximum peak SPL is listed at 118dB.
Those figures point to a speaker that should feel stronger and more deliberate than simpler in-wall options, while still being manageable with sensible amplification.
Quik-Link and Tri-Grip II for Easier Installation
Faster fitting and secure mounting for real custom-install work
Monitor Audio highlights the Quik-Link speaker cable connector as a major installation feature, designed to improve the ease and speed of speaker installation. It also says Tri-Grip II is there for quick, simple, reliable, and strong fitting.
The W2M-CP has a cut-out size of 527 x 198mm, a mounting depth of 97mm, and lists WM-B as the matching pre-construction bracket.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Monitor Audio |
| Model | W2M-CP |
| Product Type | In-Wall Speaker |
| Series | Creator Series |
| Tier | Tier 2 |
| System Format | 3-Way |
| Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB) | 60 Hz – 35 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 ohm |
| Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz) | 4.8 Ohm @ 1 kHz (4.3 Ohm @ 15 kHz) |
| Sensitivity (2.83Vrms@1m, Installed) | 87 dB |
| Maximum Peak SPL (single speaker @ 1m Z-Weighted) | 118 dB |
| Continuous Power Handling | 100 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 40 – 150 W |
| Drive Unit Complement | 2 x 5-inch (127 mm) RST II bass driver, 1 x 3-inch (76 mm) RST II mid-range driver, 1 x 1-inch (25 mm) C-CAM tweeter |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/HF: 550 kHz, MF/HF: 3 kHz |
| Bass Alignment | Sealed |
| Mounting Depth | 97 mm |
| Cut-Out Dimensions | 527 x 198 mm |
| External Dimensions (Including Grille) | 560 x 231 x 102 mm |
| Weight | 4.4 kg each |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | WM-B |
| Cabinet Finish | Matte black & Orange & Bronze |
| Corner Switch | On / Off |
| HF Switch | - / 0 / + |
| Sold As | Single Unit |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Core Design
- In-wall speaker
- Creator Series
- Tier 2 architectural speaker
- Controlled Performance model
- Fully sealed back box
- 3-way system format
Driver Configuration
- 2 x 5-inch (127mm) RST II bass drivers
- 1 x 3-inch (76mm) RST II mid-range driver
- 1 x 1-inch (25mm) C-CAM tweeter
- UD Waveguide II integration
Sealed Back Box Benefits
- Fully sealed enclosure
- Ideal air load for the drivers
- Optimised mid-range and bass performance
- More consistent sound regardless of wall construction
- Around 30dB reduction of rear-radiated sound
- Better sound isolation between rooms and floors
Performance
- Frequency response, installed (-6dB): 60Hz – 35kHz
- Nominal impedance: 6 ohm
- Minimum impedance:
- 4.8 Ohm at 1kHz
- 4.3 Ohm at 15kHz
- Sensitivity: 87dB
- Maximum peak SPL: 118dB
- Continuous power handling: 100W
- Recommended amplifier power: 40 – 150W
- Crossover frequency:
- LF/HF: 550 kHz
- MF/HF: 3 kHz
Installation
- Quik-Link speaker cable connector
- Tri-Grip II fixing system
- Mounting depth: 97mm
- Cut-out dimensions: 527 x 198mm
- External dimensions including grille: 560 x 231 x 102mm
- Pre-construction bracket: WM-B
Tuning and Adjustment
- Corner switch: On / Off
- HF switch: - / 0 / +
Finish and Warranty
- Cabinet finish: Matte black & Orange & Bronze
- Sold as a single unit
- Lifetime warranty
The Audio Experts Take
The W2M-CP makes a lot of sense when the brief is not just a neat in-wall speaker, but a more controlled and predictable result from the speaker itself. The sealed back box is the key point. It gives you a much better chance of getting consistent sound from room to room, and that makes it a more serious option for better homes and higher-spec wall-based systems.
What we like here is that it looks like a proper step up without getting silly. You get a real three-way layout, a controlled enclosure, sensible installation hardware, and a lifetime warranty. If you want an in-wall speaker that feels more deliberate and more premium than the simpler models, the W2M-CP looks like a very strong option.
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