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Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker
Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker
Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker
Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker
Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker

Monitor Audio

Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker

$249.00

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Overview

Core C165

Brand
Monitor Audio
Category
In-Ceiling Speakers
SKU
MON-C165-IC-SPK-WHT

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Elevate your Aussie audio experience with the Monitor Audio Core C165 In-Ceiling Speaker. This top-notch speaker combines a 6 1/2 inch MMP II bass driver with Monitor Audio's signature C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter for unparalleled sound performance, effortless drive, and broad frequency response and dispersion. Adjust the pivoting tweeter and high-frequency levels to achieve optimum imaging and set-up, delivering a frequency response between 60 Hz and 25 kHz. Built to handle up to 65W RMS and delivering a maximum SPL of 107.4 dBA, the Core C165 is a perfect blend of power and precision. Constructed with RoHS-compliant mineral filled ABS, it is as robust as it is reliable. Sold as a single unit, the speaker is easy to install with a 3 position Tri-Grip dog fixing and lightweight at just 1.92 kg. Get lost in the immersive, high-quality sound with the Monitor Audio Core C165 In-Ceiling Speaker from Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store - The Audio Tailor.

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Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker

The Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker offers an exceptional audio experience with its captivating symphony of sound engineering craftsmanship. This in-ceiling speaker features a 6 1/2 inch MMP II bass driver and Monitor Audio's renowned C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter, providing high-performance sound that fills your surroundings effortlessly.

With a wide frequency response and dispersion from 60 Hz to 25 kHz, this speaker delivers crisp details, resonant harmonics, and profound depths, creating an immersive auditory experience. Its unique design includes a pivoting tweeter and high-frequency level adjustment (+3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB) for optimal imaging and setup.

Not only does the Monitor Audio - Core C165 offer exceptional performance, but it also combines form and function with its elegant, lightweight design (1.92 kg) and construction material of mineral-filled ABS. It has a maximum power handling of 65W RMS and an overall diameter of 250mm.

Whether you're watching a suspenseful thriller or listening to an orchestral symphony, this in-ceiling speaker faithfully reproduces every note and nuance with clarity and consistency. It is designed for flexibility with a mounting depth of 116mm and a fixing type of three-position Tri-Grip dog fixings, enhancing your listening experience.

Monitor Audio Core C165 features:

  • Powerful 6 1/2 inch MMP II Bass Driver
  • Specially Designed C-CAM Gold Dome Tweeter
  • Adjustable High-Frequency Level
  • Impressive Frequency Response
  • Superior RMS Power Handling
  • Tri-Grip Dog Fixings
  • Lightweight Design
  • Construction Material

Monitor Audio Core C165 benefits:

  • High-Quality Sound
  • Bespoke Listening Experience
  • Accessibility
  • Versatility
  • Durability
  • Streamlined Design
  • Impeccable Imaging
  • Excellent Value

In a world where the soundtrack heightens emotions and enriches experiences, the Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker serves as your passport to an audio paradise. Every detail magnifies the sheer quality and performance of this speaker, delivering a clear, authentic sound that flawlessly resonates from tender whispers to booming outputs.

Crafted by skilled sound engineers and featuring aesthetic design and technological finesse, this speaker ensures its dominating presence is felt, but not seen. Available at The Audio Tailor, Australia's no.1 Hi-Fi store, this speaker represents an investment in the intimate harmony of English innovation and acoustic splendour.

Contact us at 1300 308 711 or sales@theaudiotailor.com.au for queries and let us enthral you with the audio experience you've always yearned for. Unleash the tremendous power of sound with the Monitor Audio - Core C165 - In-Ceiling Speaker. A masterpiece of auditory craftsmanship awaits. Are you ready to embrace it?

Specifications

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SpecificationsDetails
Frequency Response60 Hz – 25 kHz
Nominal Impedance6 ohms
Sensitivity88.5 dB at 1W@1M
Maximum SPL107.4 dBA
Power Handling (RMS)65 W
Recommended Amplifier Requirements20 – 65 W
Drive Unit ComplementIncorporates a 6 1/2" MMP II cone bass driver and 1" C-CAM pivoting Gold Dome tweeter
Adjustment ControlsHigh Frequency level switch (+3 dB / 0 dB / -3 dB)
Overall Diameter (Including Grille)250 mm (913/16")
Overall Depth (Including Grille)120 mm (43/4")
Mounting Depth116 mm (49/16")
Cut-Out Hole Diameter211 mm (81/4")
Optional Square GrilleOuter Dimensions: 249 x 249 mm (9 3/16")
Fixing Type3 position Tri-Grip dog fixings
Construction MaterialMineral filled ABS, RoHS compliant
Weight1.92 kg (4 lb 4 oz)
Pre-Construction BracketCB6 Pre-Construction Bracket (Purple)
Back BoxCCBOX-R / CMBOX-R
Sold AsIndividually
Key FeaturesProvides high performance sound and wide frequency response; Tweeter and high-frequency level adjustment for optimal imaging and set-up

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