Monitor Audio WSS130 is a 2-way Passive In-wall speaker by Monitor Audio. It was released in 2024. It features a 1" Tweeter and 3 x 3" Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 75-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. Monitor Audio WSS130 has an MSRP of 958$ per pair but can often be found around 0$ per pair.
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Frequency Response of the Monitor Audio WSS130 Speaker
Monitor Audio WSS130 has a Frequency response range of 75-30k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 75 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from WSS130 so depending on your use case, 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 WSS130, 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 WSS130's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
High Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Monitor Audio WSS130's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Monitor Audio WSS130 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Monitor Audio WSS130 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 amps.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Monitor Audio WSS130:
Input Type
WSS130 features Spring post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Monitor Audio WSS130 External Dimensions and Weight
Monitor Audio WSS130 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Monitor Audio WSS130.
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.