Description
Monitor Audio W165 In-Wall Speaker
6.5-inch in-wall speaker with an MMP II bass driver, pivoting C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, and easy-to-drive performance for clean, flexible architectural audio.
The W165 is the sort of wall speaker that makes sense when you want more than background noise, but you do not need to overcomplicate the project. Monitor Audio says it uses a 6 1/2-inch MMP II bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter to deliver high-performance sound, easy driveability, and wide frequency response and dispersion.
That makes it a very sensible option for living spaces, bedrooms, hallways, studies, and multi-room systems where a clean in-wall install matters, but the speaker still needs to sound like a proper part of the system.
Pivoting Tweeter for Better Set-Up Flexibility
Easier to aim and easier to tune for the room
One of the more useful parts of the W165 is the pivoting tweeter. Monitor Audio says optimum imaging and set-up are established via the pivoting tweeter and a high-frequency level adjustment with +3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB settings.
That matters because not every in-wall speaker ends up in the perfect spot. Having some ability to direct the high frequencies and trim the top end gives the W165 a bit more flexibility in real rooms, especially where furniture placement or listening position is not perfectly centred.
6.5-Inch Driver and Gold Dome Tweeter
A proven layout for cleaner, fuller wall-mounted sound
Monitor Audio lists the W165 with a 6 1/2-inch MMP II cone bass driver and 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter. That is a very sensible combination for an all-round in-wall speaker because it gives enough cone area for believable body while keeping the top end clear and open.
The published frequency response is 60 Hz – 25 kHz, sensitivity is 88.5 dB, and recommended amplifier power is 20 – 65 W. Those figures point to a speaker that should be easy enough to drive and commercially useful across a wide range of systems.
Straightforward Installation with Good Accessory Support
A clean, practical wall speaker for real custom-install work
Monitor Audio lists the W165 with 6 position Tri-Grip dog fixings, a mounting depth of 92 mm, and a cut-out size of 332 x 213 mm. It also lists the WB6 Pre-Construction Bracket as the matching accessory.
That keeps it practical for both planned installs and cleaner retrofit work. It is the sort of speaker that looks easy to specify when the priority is neat in-wall audio without unnecessary fuss.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Monitor Audio |
| Model | W165 |
| Product Type | In-Wall Speaker |
| Range | Basics |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz – 25 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 ohms |
| Sensitivity (1W@1M) | 88.5 dB |
| Maximum SPL | 107.4 dBA |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 65 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Requirements | 20 – 65 W |
| Drive Unit Complement | 6 1/2-inch MMP II cone bass driver, 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter |
| Adjustment Controls | HF Level Switch (+3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB) |
| Overall Dimensions (Including Grille) | 370 x 250 mm |
| Overall Depth (Including Grille) | 96 mm |
| Mounting Depth | 92 mm |
| Cut-Out Hole Dimensions | 332 x 213 mm |
| Fixing Type | 6 position Tri-Grip dog fixings |
| Construction Material | Mineral filled ABS, RoHS compliant |
| Weight | 2.21 kg |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | WB6 Pre-Construction Bracket |
| Sold As | Single Unit |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Core Design
- In-wall speaker
- Monitor Audio Basics range
- Designed for easy driveability and wide dispersion
- Single speaker supplied with grille
- Lifetime warranty included
Driver Configuration
- 6 1/2-inch MMP II cone bass driver
- 1-inch C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter
Performance
- Frequency response: 60 Hz – 25 kHz
- Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
- Sensitivity: 88.5 dB
- Maximum SPL: 107.4 dBA
- Power handling: 65 W RMS
- Recommended amplifier power: 20 – 65 W
Adjustment and Set-Up
- Pivoting tweeter
- HF level switch:
- +3 dB
- 0 dB
- -3 dB
Installation
- Overall dimensions including grille: 370 x 250 mm
- Overall depth including grille: 96 mm
- Mounting depth: 92 mm
- Cut-out hole dimensions: 332 x 213 mm
- Fixing type: 6 position Tri-Grip dog fixings
- Construction material: Mineral filled ABS, RoHS compliant
Accessories
- WB6 Pre-Construction Bracket
Weight and Warranty
- Weight: 2.21 kg
- Sold as a single unit
- Lifetime warranty
The Audio Experts Take
The W165 makes a lot of sense when the brief is a solid all-round in-wall speaker that is easy to live with, easy to drive, and flexible enough to work across a lot of different rooms. The pivoting tweeter is the smart bit here. It gives you a bit more freedom in placement and helps the speaker feel less like a fixed compromise.
What we like here is that it looks commercially honest. Good sensitivity, sensible power requirements, straightforward installation hardware, and a lifetime warranty all make it a very easy speaker to specify for clean architectural audio jobs. For the right room, it is a neat and sensible option.
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