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Monitor Audio - AWC280-T2 - All Weather In-Ceiling Speaker
Monitor Audio - AWC280-T2 - All Weather In-Ceiling Speaker

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Monitor Audio - AWC280-T2 - All Weather In-Ceiling Speaker

$849.00

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Overview

AWC280-T2

SKU
MON-C280T2-IC-SPK-WHT

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Welcome to the world of ultimate sound clarity with the Monitor Audio - AWC280-T2 - All Weather In-Ceiling Speaker. Designed with the audiophile in mind, these speakers redefine what it means to enjoy music, no matter the weather. Perfect for your patio, pool, or marine deck, these speakers use advanced all-C-CAM driver systems derived from critically acclaimed hi-fi speakers, ensuring top-tier audio quality. The sturdy built safeguards the speakers from water, dust, corrosion and extreme temperatures, giving you long-term reliability and impressive functionality. With Monitor Audio’s innovative Tri-Grip™ fixing system, installation is a breeze, enhancing your outdoor audio experiences like never before. Sure to exceed your expectations, the weather-proof AWC280-T2 speaker is an amalgamation of performance, luxury, and utility, adding those perfect notes to your favourite tunes.

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Monitor Audio - AWC280-T2 - All Weather In-Ceiling Speaker

Description

Introducing the exceptional Monitor Audio - AWC280-T2 - All Weather In-Ceiling Speaker. Designed for the music lover that doesn't compromise on sound, regardless of the conditions. This isn't your regular in-home speaker. It's built to diffuse the joy of harmonious sound outdoors, setting the tone at your backyard parties, poolside gatherings or even on a yacht amidst the vast ocean.

The AWC280-T2 incorporates the advanced C-CAM® driver systems, borrowed from our critically acclaimed hi-fi speakers, and married it with meticulously-engineered weatherproofing. Prepared to face water, dust, corrosion, UV rays, and temperature extremes, these speakers are made for the toughest all-weather environments, ensuring outdoor audio installations that combine high-quality sound and long-term reliability. Developed with Monitor Audio's years of industry-leading expertise, the AWC series speakers guarantee superb performance in rain or shine. Your outdoor spaces will be filled with our wideband sound quality, offering an enchanting audio experience around pools, showers, Jacuzzis, and marine decks.

There are no drawbacks with the AWC280-T2 – it's designed for discretion, fusing seamlessly with your exterior walls and ceilings for a stealthy audio solution. These speakers aren't just powerful, they're practical, versatile, and reliable, promising an immersive sonic experience that defies the limits of your conventional audio equipment. And don't worry about installation – our innovative Tri-Grip™ fixing system ensures a hassle-free process. They're more than just speakers. They're a luxurious, robust audio solution, meticulously constructed for extreme climates and offering award-winning sound, no matter the weather.

Features

  1. High-Performance C-CAM Drivers: The AWC280-T2 comes equipped with Monitor Audio’s world-renowned High Frequency (HF) and C-CAM cone bass drivers, ensuring exceptional sound performance.

  2. Stealthy Design: Anodized black and engineered to install flush anywhere outside, these speakers provide high performance audio while remaining discreet and blending seamlessly with your outdoor decor.

  3. Robust Build: With non-corroding rare earth magnets, high-grade stainless steel grilles, and a tough mineral-filled polymer casing at the rear, the speaker guarantees long-lasting performance, regardless of the weather.

  4. Superior Weather Protection: The AWC280-T2 is IP55 certified, making it resistant to dust, corrosion, water, vibration, and UV rays. It's also crafted with materials stable across an extremely wide temperature range (-34° to 79° C or -29° to 174° F).

  5. Easy Installation: The innovative Tri-Grip™ fixing system promises a secure and fuss-free installation, providing three times the clamping surface area for an optimal surface seal.

  6. HF Level Adjustment: This feature allows for optimization in a range of environments, tailoring the audio response based on your preference and surrounding conditions.

  7. Wide Application: The AWC280-T2 is an ideal fit for outdoor installations like pool rooms, bathrooms, marine decks, and many more.

Benefits

  1. Sound Quality: With C-CAM technology borrowed from Monitor Audio's acclaimed hi-fi speakers, enjoy fluid wideband sound quality outdoors with no compromise on power or fidelity.

  2. Stealth and Style: Designed to blend seamlessly with your outdoor setup, the discrete and stylish speaker enhances the aesthetics of your décor without compromising on performance.

  3. Long-Term Reliability: The weatherproofing and durable construction ensures your investment will give you years of superior sound quality, even in the harshest of environments.

  4. Hassle-Free Installation: With Monitor Audio’s innovative Tri-Grip™ fixing system, installation is simple and secure, maximizing bass response and mid-range clarity.

  5. Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of outdoor locations, from poolside to marine decks, the AWC280-T2 can effortlessly transform your outdoor sound experience.

  6. Environment Optimization: The HF level adjustment allows you to tailor the audio response to your environment, delivering optimized sound quality, wherever installed.

  7. Superior Experience: Get the feeling of a live concert right at your backyard party or poolside gathering. With the AWC280-T2, you ensure an immersive sound experience that defies the limit of conventional audio equipment.

Specification

Specification Description
Frequency Response 50 Hz — 30 kHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M) 88 dB (both channels driven)
Nominal Impedance 8 + 8 ohms
Maximum SPL 109 dBA
Power Handling (RMS) 100 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements 20 — 100 W
Drivers 8" C-CAM cone bass driver, 2 x 1" C-CAM Gold Dome tweeters (fixed angle)
Adjustment Controls HF Level Switch (+3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB) - Adjustable at the point of installation
Connection 2 x (2 pairs) Gold plated push style terminal
Overall Diameter (Including Grille) 285 mm (11 1/4")
Overall Depth (Including Grille) 102.5 mm (4 1/32")
Cut-Out Hole Diameter 247 mm (9 3/4")
Mounting Depth 97.55 mm (3 7/8")
Optional Square Grille Outer Dimensions - 285 x 285 mm (11 1/4")
Fixing Type 3 position Tri-Grip dog leg fixings
Construction Material Mineral Filled PC-ABS Polymer (UL V0 Fire Retardant, RoHS2 Compliant)
Grille SS430 Stainless Steel
Magnets Samarium Cobalt
Operating Temperature Range -34° to 79° C -29° to 174° F
Weight 2.8 kg (6 lb 2 oz)
Pre-Construction Bracket CB8 Pre-Construction Bracket (Green)
Back Box CCBOX-R
Sold as individually
Application pool rooms, bathrooms, marine decks; universal outdoor installation.

Summary

In summary, the Monitor Audio - AWC280-T2 - All Weather In-Ceiling Speaker is an evolutionary leap in outdoor sound; setting unrivaled standards in performance, durability, and aesthetics. It's for the discerning audio connoisseur who doesn't compromise on high-fidelity sound, nor the high-fashion look - even in extreme conditions. So, whether your setting is a sun-drenched patio or a wind-whipped yacht deck, the AWC280-T2 is a breathtaking, yet understated testament to Monitor Audio's audio-visual prowess. Don't merely listen to your music - experience it, live it, love it, with the immersive soundscapes of the Monitor Audio AWC280-T2. Connect with us at The Audio Tailor - Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store, to let the all-weather symphony of sound take your outdoor living to the next level. Our experts are available at 1300 308 711 or sales@theaudiotailor.com.au, eager to help you transform your outdoor environments into melodic heaven. Why settle for ordinary, when you can have Monitor Audio’s extraordinary?

Specifications

Technical details

Manufacturer specifications. Want to know how it compares with something else? Ask our team.

Specification Description
Frequency Response 50 Hz — 30 kHz
Sensitivity (1W@1M) 88 dB (both channels driven)
Nominal Impedance 8 + 8 ohms
Maximum SPL 109 dBA
Power Handling (RMS) 100 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements 20 — 100 W
Drivers 8" C-CAM cone bass driver, 2 x 1" C-CAM Gold Dome tweeters (fixed angle)
Adjustment Controls HF Level Switch (+3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB) - Adjustable at the point of installation
Connection 2 x (2 pairs) Gold plated push style terminal
Overall Diameter (Including Grille) 285 mm (11 1/4")
Overall Depth (Including Grille) 102.5 mm (4 1/32")
Cut-Out Hole Diameter 247 mm (9 3/4")
Mounting Depth 97.55 mm (3 7/8")
Optional Square Grille Outer Dimensions - 285 x 285 mm (11 1/4")
Fixing Type 3 position Tri-Grip dog leg fixings
Construction Material Mineral Filled PC-ABS Polymer (UL V0 Fire Retardant, RoHS2 Compliant)
Grille SS430 Stainless Steel
Magnets Samarium Cobalt
Operating Temperature Range -34° to 79° C -29° to 174° F
Weight 2.8 kg (6 lb 2 oz)
Pre-Construction Bracket CB8 Pre-Construction Bracket (Green)
Back Box CCBOX-R
Sold as individually
Application pool rooms, bathrooms, marine decks; universal outdoor installation.

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