Monitor Audio W280-IDC is a 3-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by Monitor Audio. It was released in 2017. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 1 x 8" C-CAM Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 45-30kHz and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Monitor Audio W280-IDC has an MSRP of 1300$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Monitor Audio W280-IDC 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* 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.)
Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio W280-IDC Speaker
Monitor Audio W280-IDC has a Frequency response range of 45-30kHz and Power Range of 30-120 watts. With a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, W280-IDC 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 W280-IDC'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 W280-IDC's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
90 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Monitor Audio W280-IDC a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Monitor Audio W280-IDC 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 W280-IDC plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Monitor Audio W280-IDC need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
10–120 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
W280-IDC features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Monitor Audio W280-IDC External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio W280-IDC has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 15.2500-inch x 9.1875-inch x 3.6875-inch (388.0 x 234.0 x 94.0mm ).
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 W280-IDC is approximately 220.0cm2 / 34.1inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Monitor Audio W280-IDC, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Monitor Audio W280-IDC Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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Cabinet type and Materials
Monitor Audio W280-IDC has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of Monitor Audio W280-IDC?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of W280-IDC:
- In-Wall speaker
- Grille
- Paint skim
- Installation Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- Cutout Template
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio W280-IDC.
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.