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Monitor Audio CP-WT150 Review
Monitor Audio CP-WT150

Main Features

  • 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
  • 5" Poly Woofer
  • 75-25kHz Frequency Response
  • 85 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range: 20-50watts
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 12.8125"x8.1250"x3.7500" / 326.0 x 207.0 x 96.0mm
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Monitor Audio CP-WT150 Review

Monitor Audio CP-WT150 is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by Monitor Audio. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5" Poly Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 75-25kHz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. Monitor Audio CP-WT150 has an MSRP of 880$ per pair.

What size of room is the Monitor Audio CP-WT150 speaker good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Monitor Audio CP-WT150 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment* Suitability
Near-fieldGood
Small RoomGood
Mid-size RoomAverage
Large RoomPoor
Very Large RoomNo 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.)


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

What is the Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio CP-WT150 speaker?

Monitor Audio CP-WT150 has a Frequency response range of 75-25kHz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-50 watts. At a minimum frequency of 75 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from CP-WT150 so depending on your intended use, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.

To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Monitor Audio CP-WT150, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how CP-WT150's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Monitor Audio CP-WT150? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?

Monitor Audio CP-WT150's nominal impedance level is 6 ohms and has a sensitivity of 85 dB.

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Nominal Impedance of 6 Ohms makes the Monitor Audio CP-WT150 a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.

Sensitivity

With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, Monitor Audio CP-WT150 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D speakers.

Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Monitor Audio CP-WT150:

  • Integrated Amps under 750 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 1000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 1500 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

CP-WT150 features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.

Monitor Audio CP-WT150 External Dimensions and Weight

Monitor Audio CP-WT150 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12.8125-inch x 8.1250-inch x 3.7500-inch (326.0 x 207.0 x 96.0mm ).

Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited. The base area of Monitor Audio CP-WT150 is approximately 198.7cm2 / 30.8inch2.

Cabinet type and Materials

Monitor Audio CP-WT150 has a In-wall type cabinet.

What's in the Box of Monitor Audio CP-WT150?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of CP-WT150:
  • In-wall speaker
  • Magnetic grille
  • Cosmetic scrim
  • Installation Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • Limited Warranty/Registration Card
  • MountingTemplate
  • Warranty

    Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Monitor Audio CP-WT150
    What is the External Dimensions of Monitor Audio CP-WT150
    What is the Speaker Sensitivity of Monitor Audio CP-WT150
    is the Monitor Audio CP-WT150 an easy to drive speaker?



    Monitor Audio CP-WT150 Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandMonitor Audio
    Full Model NameMonitor Audio CP-WT150
    Speaker Type2-way In-wall
    Power Range20-50 watts
    Sensitivity85 dB
    Impedance6 ohms
    Frequency Response75-25kHz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size5-inch
    Woofer CompositionPoly
    Woofer SurroundRubber
    Tweeter Size1-inch
    Tweeter TypeHard-Dome
    Aimable TweeterNo
    Midrange SizeN/A-inch

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypeSpring post
    Biamp InputsNo
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height326.0mm ( 12.8125-inch)
    Width207.0mm ( 8.1250-inch)
    Depth96.0mm ( 3.7500-inch)
    Height326.0mm ( 12.8125-inch)
    Weightkg ( lbs)
    EnclosureIn-wall
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts WarrantyLifetime
    Labor WarrantyLifetime
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