Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by Monitor Audio. It was released in 2017. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 2 x 4" C-CAM Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 60-25kHz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR has an MSRP of 1300$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Monitor Audio's Controlled Performance Series of Loudspeakers
CP-WT240LCR is a member of Monitor Audio's Controlled Performance series of Passive speakers. The Controlled Performance (CP) range are Monitor Audio's premium in-wall and in-ceiling custom-install speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Monitor Audio Controlled Performance Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR Speaker
Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR has a Frequency response range of 60-25kHz and Power Range of 20-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, CP-WT240LCR delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how CP-WT240LCR's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
16–100 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
CP-WT240LCR features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.7500-inch x 7.1875-inch x 3.8125-inch (299.0 x 183.0 x 97.0mm ).
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-WT240LCR is approximately 177.5cm2 / 27.5inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio CP-WT240LCR has a
In-wall type cabinet.
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
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.