Monitor Audio W250-LCR 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 5" Metal Matrix Polymer Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 60-30kHz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Monitor Audio W250-LCR has an MSRP of 990$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio W250-LCR 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio W250-LCR Speaker
Monitor Audio W250-LCR has a Frequency response range of 60-30kHz and Power Range of 30-100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, W250-LCR 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 W250-LCR's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio W250-LCR's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio W250-LCR is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Monitor Audio W250-LCR 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 W250-LCR plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Monitor Audio W250-LCR need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–100 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
W250-LCR features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Monitor Audio W250-LCR External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio W250-LCR has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 13.8750-inch x 5.7500-inch x 4.0000-inch (353.0 x 147.0 x 102.0mm ).
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 W250-LCR is approximately 149.9cm2 / 23.2inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio W250-LCR, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Monitor Audio W250-LCR Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio W250-LCR has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio W250-LCR?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of W250-LCR:
- In-wall speaker
- Grille
- Paint skim
- Installation Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Cutout Template
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.