Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR vs Monitor Audio CP-WT260 Comparison

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Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR vs Monitor Audio CP-WT260 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT260, 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-WT260 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR	Monitor Audio CP-WT260
Brand	Monitor Audio United Kingdom · founded 1972	Monitor Audio United Kingdom · founded 1972
Design	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1" Hard-Dome	1" Hard-Dome
Woofer	2 x 4" C-CAM	6" C-CAM
Frequency response	60-25kHz	65-25kHz
Sensitivity	88 dB	88 dB
Impedance	6 ohms	6 ohms
Power range	20-100 watts	20-65 watts
Dimensions (H x W x D)	11.7500" x 7.1875" x 3.8125" 299.0 x 183.0 x 97.0mm	14.9375" x 8.9375" x 3.7500" 380.0 x 228.0 x 96.0mm

CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT260 are members of Monitor Audio's Controlled Performance series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Monitor Audio Controlled Performance Series History

Model	Body	Frequency	Sensitivity	Impedance	Woofer
Monitor Audio CP-WT380IDC	In-wall	50-30kHz	89 dB	6Ω	1 x 8"
Monitor Audio CP-WT150	In-wall	75-25kHz	85 dB	6Ω	1 x 5"
Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR	In-wall	60-25kHz	88 dB	6Ω	2 x 4"
Monitor Audio CP-WT260	In-wall	65-25kHz	88 dB	6Ω	1 x 6"
Monitor Audio CP-WT140LCR	In-wall	60-25kHz	88 dB	6Ω	2 x 4"

What size room are the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR and Monitor Audio CP-WT260 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-WT260
Near-field	Average	Good
Small Room	Good	Good
Mid-size Room	Average	Average
Large Room	Poor	Poor
Very Large Room	Bad	No way

(* 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.)

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.

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Drivers

Both CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT260 are 2-way speakers.

Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR

Monitor Audio CP-WT260

TweeterWoofer

Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.

Driver	Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR	Monitor Audio CP-WT260
Driver Setup	2-way	2-way
Tweeter	1-inch	1-inch
Midrange	-	-
Woofer	2 x 4-inch	1 x 6-inch

CP-WT240LCR features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 4" C-CAM Woofer. On the other hand, the CP-WT260 features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6" C-CAM Woofer.

Frequency Response

CP-WT240LCR has a frequency range of 60-25kHz whereas CP-WT260 has a frequency range of 65-25kHz. With a minimum frequency of 60Hz, the CP-WT240LCR can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the CP-WT260's min frequency of 65Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.

Low Frequency

In-wall Speakers

CP-WT240LCR

CP-WT260

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Average

Median

Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

CP-WT240LCR and CP-WT260 have the same Impedance of 6 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 88 dB.

Sensitivity

In-wall Speakers

CP-WT240LCR

CP-WT260

Min

Average

Median

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.

CP-WT240LCR can handle a max power of 100 watts RMS, whereas CP-WT260 has a max power handling value of 65 watts RMS, 35 watts less than the CP-WT240LCR.

Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays on a real amplifier.

Which plays louder on your amplifier?

Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are considering, and watch both numbers move.

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Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR

Monitor Audio CP-WT260

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

CP-WT240LCR features Spring post type posts and CP-WT260 has a Spring post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Physical Specs

The size of a speaker can sometimes be 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-WT260'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-WT260 has external dimensions of 380.0 x 228.0 x 96.0mm (14.9375-inch x 8.9375-inch x 3.7500-inch).

Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR is 45mm narrower and 81mm shorter than Monitor Audio CP-WT260 but it is also 1mm deeper.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR and Monitor Audio CP-WT260 in scale.

Comparison image of Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR and Monitor Audio CP-WT260 Size and External Dimensions

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
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What's in the Box of Monitor Audio CP-WT260?

Here are the items that come with the CP-WT260:

In-wall speaker
Magnetic grille
Cosmetic scrim
Installation Guide
Important Safety Instructions
Limited Warranty/Registration Card
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Reasons to choose Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR over Monitor Audio CP-WT260

Max Input Power	100 watts vs 65 watts	Handle more power from your amplifier
Number of Woofers	2 vs 1	More woofers
Low Frequency Response	60 Hz vs 65 Hz	Generates deeper bass
Height	299mm vs 380mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Base Surface Area	177cm² vs 218cm²	Takes less floor space

Reasons to choose Monitor Audio CP-WT260 over Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR

Woofer Size	6 inches vs 4 inches	Larger woofer
Price per pair*	1100USD vs 1300USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR vs Monitor Audio CP-WT260 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR	Monitor Audio CP-WT260
Brand	Monitor Audio	Monitor Audio
Speaker Type	Passive In-wall Speaker	Passive In-wall Speaker
Power Range	20-100 watts	20-65 watts
Sensitivity	88 dB	88 dB
Impedance	6 ohms	6 ohms
Frequency Response	60-25kHz	65-25kHz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	2	1
Woofer Size	4"	6"
Woofer Composition	C-CAM	C-CAM
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	1"	1"
Tweeter Type	Hard-Dome	Hard-Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	No	No
Physical Specs
Height	299.0mm (11.8")	380.0mm (15")
Width	183.0mm (7.2")	228.0mm (9")
Depth	97.0mm (3.8")	96.0mm (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

Verdict

Siblings in Monitor Audio's Controlled Performance series, so they share a family sound. It comes down to size, output and price.

Area	Better	Why
Bass	A	Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR digs deeper - 60Hz against 65Hz. A subwoofer would even that out.
Amplifier needs	evenly matched	Similar sensitivity (88dB vs 88dB) - both want much the same power.
Headroom	A	Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR takes more power (100W vs 65W) - more in hand in a big room.
Size	depends	Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR is easier to place; Monitor Audio CP-WT260 is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides.
Price	B	Monitor Audio CP-WT260 is cheaper - $1,100 against $1,300, about 15% less.

A Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR B Monitor Audio CP-WT260
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

The usual trade-off: Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR measures better, Monitor Audio CP-WT260 costs about about 18% more% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 65Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Monitor Audio CP-WT260 much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate Monitor Audio CP-WT260 the better fit for near-field listening; elsewhere the two are rated the same.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.