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Monitor Audio - Core C280 - In-Ceiling Speaker

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Original price $449.00
Original price $449.00 - Original price $449.00
Original price $449.00
Current price $404.00
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Immerse yourself in the richest soundscape with the Monitor Audio - Core C280 - In-Ceiling Speaker. Engineered with an enhanced 8-inch C-CAM bass driver and a superior version of the C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, this speaker can handle greater power output while offering a high-frequency response that extends up to 30 kHz. For ultimate sound personalisation, adjust the pivoting tweeter and boundary compensation controls. From its power handling of 120W RMS to its significant Max SPL of 111.6 dBA, the Core C280 is a powerhouse of performance. Whether you're designing a custom home theatre or simply want clearer, richer sound, this in-ceiling speaker offers a world-class yet unobtrusive integration into any setting. Let the Monitor Audio Core C280 deliver a sound experience as unique as your taste. Sold individually and constructed with environmentally friendly materials, remain attentive to Earth while bathing in audiophile bliss.

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ℹ Product Information

Introducing the Monitor Audio - Core C280 - In-Ceiling Speaker

The Monitor Audio - Core C280 - In-Ceiling Speaker is a highly specialized audio device that redefines and revolutionizes your acoustic experience.

Key Features:

  1. Extraordinary Sound Quality: Integrating a larger 8-inch C-CAM bass driver and a more enhanced C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, the Core C280 guarantees an extensive high-frequency response extending up to 30 kHz.

  2. Advanced Tweeter Technology: The pivoting tweeter enables precise imaging and accommodates customizable sound settings for diverse listening needs.

  3. Higher Output and Increased Power Handling: With a substantial capacity for higher output and increased power handling, the speaker effortlessly meets the demands of the most discerning audiophile.

  4. Adjustable High-Frequency Level: The Core C280 speaker offers adjustable high-frequency level controls (+3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB), allowing for a richer, more immersive sound experience.

  5. Boundary Compensation Controls: Providing optimal sound diffusion, the boundary compensation controls can be turned on/off as per room acoustics and personal preference.

  6. Immaculate Design: Its sleek design, coupled with its lightweight body of just 2.8 kg, allows this device to fit inconspicuously within your ceiling.

  7. Convenient Installation: Thanks to the easy-to-use 3-position Tri-Grip dog fixing method, installation of the speaker is a breeze, making it a perfect companion for your interior spaces.

Benefits:

  1. Enhanced Listening Experience: The Core C280 delivers a superlative treble performance, enriching your listening extravaganza and transforming it into a pleasurable event.

  2. Optimized Sound Placement: The pivoting tweeter and adjustment controls ensure audio output is tailor-made to personal preferences and room characteristics.

  3. Excellent Performance: With its higher output and power handling capacity than 2-way models, the Core C280 caters to the needs of even the most demanding music enthusiast.

  4. Customizable Sound Settings: Acoustic customization is at your fingertips with adjustable high-frequency level controls and boundary compensation controls, enabling a more personalized audio experience.

  5. Chic and Convenient: The Core C280 merges aesthetics with practicality. Its understated elegance complements any design theme, while its lightweight and compact design ensures a seamless blend within your ceiling.

  6. Quick and Easy Installation: The 3-position Tri-Grip dog fixing makes installation straightforward, adding to the ease and timeless appeal of the Core C280.

Specifications:

Specification Details
Frequency Response 50 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance 6 ohms
Sensitivity (1W@1M) 90 dB
Maximum SPL 111.6 dBA
Power Handling (RMS) 120 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements 30 – 120 W
Drive Unit Complement 8" C-CAM cone bass driver, 1" C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter
Adjustment Controls HF Level Switch (+3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB), Boundary Compensation Switch
Overall Diameter (Including Grille) 285 mm (111/4")
Overall Depth (Including Grille) 126 mm (415/16")
Mounting Depth 122 mm (413/16")
Cut-Out Hole Diameter 247 mm (93/4")
Optional Square Grille - Outer Dimensions 285 x 285 mm (111/4")
Fixing Type 3 position Tri-Grip dog fixings
Construction Material Mineral filled ABS, RoHS compliant
Weight 2.8 kg (6 lb 2 oz)
Pre-Construction Bracket CB8 Pre-Construction Bracket (Green)
Back Box CCBOX-R / CMBOX-R
Sold As Individually

In conclusion, the Monitor Audio - Core C280 - In-Ceiling Speaker is a revolutionary jewel in the world of audio technology. Its design and performance underscore an unparalleled blend of craftsmanship and engineering precision, offering authentic high-fidelity sound that completes your in-house entertainment experience. This device borrows from Monitor Audio's illustrious history, promising a monumental leap in acoustics coupled with an aesthetic that effortlessly blends into your chic home decor.

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ℹ Specifications
Specification Details
Frequency Response 50 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance 6 ohms
Sensitivity (1W@1M) 90 dB
Maximum SPL 111.6 dBA
Power Handling (RMS) 120 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements 30 – 120 W
Drive Unit Complement 8" C-CAM cone bass driver, 1" C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter
Adjustment Controls HF Level Switch (+3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB), Boundary Compensation Switch
Overall Diameter (Including Grille) 285 mm (111/4")
Overall Depth (Including Grille) 126 mm (415/16")
Mounting Depth 122 mm (413/16")
Cut-Out Hole Diameter 247 mm (93/4")
Optional Square Grille - Outer Dimensions 285 x 285 mm (111/4")
Fixing Type 3 position Tri-Grip dog fixings
Construction Material Mineral filled ABS, RoHS compliant
Weight 2.8 kg (6 lb 2 oz)
Pre-Construction Bracket CB8 Pre-Construction Bracket (Green)
Back Box CCBOX-R / CMBOX-R
Sold As Individually

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