{"product_id":"monitor-audio-super-slim-css230-in-ceiling-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio Super Slim CSS230 In-ceiling Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor Audio CSS230 In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuper-slim in-ceiling speaker with three 3-inch C-CAM bass-mid drivers, a 19mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, and an ultra-shallow 50mm mounting depth for tight-install spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSS230 is really about solving difficult installs cleanly. Monitor Audio positions it as a super-stealthy Creator Series speaker built to deliver consistent sound quality with exceptional installation versatility. With just 50mm mounting depth and a 211mm cut-out, it is clearly aimed at jobs where a normal architectural speaker simply will not fit comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the sort of speaker that makes sense when ceiling depth is limited by framing, pipework, cabling, or other site constraints, but the job still needs a proper architectural audio solution rather than a compromise throwaway option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSuper Slim Design for Tight Ceiling Spaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA smarter option when depth is the real problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe big selling point here is the depth. The CSS230 has a 54mm overall depth and 50mm mounting depth, which puts it in a very different category to most ceiling speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio’s own material says it was built for places like 2-inch stud frames or areas where pipework and cabling reduce available depth. That makes it a very practical architectural speaker for tricky renovations, apartment work, shallow cavities, and ceiling spaces where the install brief is tight before you even start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree 3-Inch Drivers and Gold Dome Tweeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact on depth, but still built as a proper full-range speaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSS230 uses 3 x 3-inch C-CAM cone bass-mid drivers and 1 x 19mm (3\/4-inch) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter. That is a more ambitious layout than a typical shallow ceiling speaker, and it is there to help the CSS230 keep some real hi-fi credibility despite the compact form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe published spec is 100Hz – 30kHz in sealed “CP” form, or 85Hz – 30kHz open-back, with 86dB sensitivity, 8-ohm nominal impedance, and 40W RMS full-range power handling. Monitor Audio also lists 60W when crossed over at 100Hz @ 12dB\/Octave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Controlled, Practical Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful when speaker depth matters more than outright cone size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSS230 uses gold-plated sprung push terminals for bare wire up to 4mm² and 3-position Tri-Grip dog leg fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, this is not the ceiling speaker you pick for maximum bass weight. It is the one you pick when the install conditions are awkward and you still want a speaker that feels properly engineered rather than compromised junk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood Accessory Support and Premium Grille Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore flexibility in the finish once the speaker choice is locked in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSS230 is supplied with a CM-Round Grille in white, with an optional square grille measuring 249 x 249mm. It is also one of the models Monitor Audio lists as compatible with the PG6-R Premium Round Grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is useful because it means the CSS230 is not just about squeezing a speaker into a shallow cavity. You can still tailor the visible finish a bit, whether the room suits a standard round grille, a square grille, or the more decorative premium option.\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\u003eCSS230\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\u003eSpeaker Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSuper Slim In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e100Hz – 30kHz sealed “CP” \/ 85Hz – 30kHz open back\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e8 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (1W@1M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e86 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e103.8 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePower Handling (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e40W full range \/ 60W with crossover set to 100Hz @ 12dB\/Octave\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e10 – 60W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eDrive Unit Complement\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e3 x 3-inch C-CAM cone bass-mid drivers, 1 x 19mm (3\/4-inch) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Recommendation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e100Hz minimum at 12dB\/Octave, 24dB\/Octave optimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eGold-plated sprung push terminals for bare wire up to 4mm²\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\u003e54 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\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e50 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 leg fixings\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eConstruction Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eABS (UL94 rated, RoHS2 compliant), painted steel grille\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2.88 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\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\u003eSuper slim architectural speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilt for shallow mounting spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupplied with white CM-Round grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e3 x 3-inch C-CAM cone bass-mid drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x 19mm (3\/4-inch) C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrequency response (-6dB):\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e100Hz – 30kHz sealed “CP”\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e85Hz – 30kHz open back\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 86 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 103.8 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower handling:\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e40W full range\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e60W with crossover set to 100Hz @ 12dB\/Octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 10 – 60W\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrossover recommendation:\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e100Hz minimum at 12dB\/Octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e24dB\/Octave optimum\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: 54 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCut-out hole diameter: 211 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFixing type: 3 position Tri-Grip dog leg fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConnection: gold-plated sprung push terminals for bare wire up to 4mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConstruction material: ABS (UL94 rated, RoHS2 compliant), painted steel grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-construction bracket: CB6 Pre-Construction Bracket (Purple)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGrilles and Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupplied with CM-Round Grille (white)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional square grille outer dimensions: 249 x 249 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible with PG6-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: 2.88 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 CSS230 makes a lot of sense when the brief is basically, “We do not have the depth for a normal speaker, but we still want something respectable.” That is where this thing earns its keep. The 50mm mounting depth is the headline, but the real value is that Monitor Audio has still given it a proper multi-driver layout and sensible accessory support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it solves a real install problem without looking like a throwaway compromise product. You would not choose it over a deeper, more substantial speaker if the cavity allowed for that, but in shallow ceilings and tight spaces it looks like a very smart answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. 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