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Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR vs Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR Comparison

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Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR

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Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR vs Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT140LCR, two Passive In-wall speakers by Monitor Audio

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR and Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 4" C-CAM Woofer
  • 60-25kHz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:20-100watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 299.0" x 7.1875" x 3.8125"( 299.0 x 183.0 x 97.0mm )

Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 4" Polymer Woofer
  • 60-25kHz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:20-100watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 299.0" x 7.1875" x 3.8125"( 299.0 x 183.0 x 97.0mm )

What size room are the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR and Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR speakers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR
Near-field Average Average
Small Room Good Good
Mid-size Room Average Average
Large Room Poor Poor
Very Large Room Bad Bad

(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2. Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR and Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT140LCR are 2-way speakers.

Driver Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR
Driver Setup 2-way 2-way
Tweeter 1-inch 1-inch
Midrange - -
Woofer 2 x 4-inch 2 x 4-inch

CP-WT240LCR features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 4" C-CAM Woofer . On the other hand, the CP-WT140LCR features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 4" Polymer Woofer .

Frequency Response

CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT140LCR has exactly the same frequency range of 60-25kHz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.

Low Frequency

In-wall Speakers

CP-WT240LCR
CP-WT140LCR
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

In-wall Speakers

Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR
Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT140LCR have the same Impedance of 6 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 88 dB.

Sensitivity

In-wall Speakers

CP-WT240LCR
CP-WT140LCR
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT140LCR has the same power range of 20-100 watts.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

CP-WT240LCR features Spring post type posts and CP-WT140LCR has a Spring post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR's and Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR's external dimensions. Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR has external dimensions of 299.0 x 183.0 x 97.0mm ( 11.7500-inch x 7.1875-inch x 3.8125-inch) whereas Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR has external dimensions of 299.0 x 183.0 x 97.0mm ( 11.7500-inch x 7.1875-inch x 3.8125-inch) .

In this case, we can see that Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR and Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR have the exact same height, width and thickness.

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of CP-WT240LCR:
  • In-wall LCR loudspeaker
  • Magnetic grille
  • Cosmetic scrim
  • Installation Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Limited Warranty/Registration Card
  • MountingTemplate
  • What's in the Box of Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR?

    Here are the items that come with the CP-WT140LCR:
  • In-wall LCR loudspeaker
  • Magnetic grille
  • Cosmetic scrim
  • Installation Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Limited Warranty/Registration Card
  • MountingTemplate

  • Reasons to choose Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR over Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR

    Reasons to choose Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR over Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR

    Price per pair* 1080USD vs 1300USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR vs Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR
    Brand Monitor Audio Monitor Audio
    Speaker Type Passive In-wall Speaker Passive In-wall Speaker
    Power Range 20-100 watts 20-100 watts
    Sensitivity 88 dB 88 dB
    Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms
    Frequency Response 60-25kHz 60-25kHz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 4" 4"
    Woofer Composition C-CAM Polymer
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubberr
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Hard-Dome Hard-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver N/A" N/A"
    Physical Specs
    Height 299.0mm (11.8") 299.0mm (11.8")
    Width 183.0mm (7.2") 183.0mm (7.2")
    Depth 97.0mm (3.8") 97.0mm (3.8")
    Enclosure In-wall In-wall
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs No No
    Other
    Parts Warranty Lifetime Lifetime
    Labor Warranty Lifetime Lifetime

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