About the Monitor Audio CT180
Big sound from a hideaway in-ceiling speaker
Big sound from a hideaway in-ceiling speaker
Monitor Audio's CT180 delivers rich, detailed sound in a convenient, décor-friendly in-ceiling design. It features a high-tech ceramic-coated aluminum/magnesium alloy tweeter with an anodized layer of gold for controlled and accurate response. Plus, the tweeter pivots, so you can aim it toward your preferred listening spot for more direct sound. Solid, accurate mids and robust bass come courtesy of an 8" polymer woofer. The splash- and humidity-resistant design is a nice touch — that gives you the freedom to use this speaker in moist environments like bathrooms and kitchens.
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Product highlights:
- pivoting 1" gold dome C-CAM® (Ceramic-Coated Aluminum/Magnesium) tweeter for detailed sound
- 8" MMP® II (Metal Matrix Polymer) woofer
- "Trimless" design features an unobtrusive frame and low-profile grille for discreet installation
- splash-proof and humidity-proof for installation in bathrooms or pool areas
- recommended amplifier power: 30-120 watts
- frequency response: 50-25,000 Hz
- sensitivity: 90 dB
- impedance: 6 ohms
- high-frequency level adjustment switch (+3dB, 0dB, -3dB)
- patented Tri-Grip® mounting system ensures maximum surface seal for better bass and midrange clarity
- paintable removable magnetic steel grille
- overall size (including grille): 11-1/4" diameter
- cutout diameter: 9-3/4"
- mounting depth: 4-3/4"
- weight: 6 lbs.
- warranty: 5 years
- MFR # CT180
What's in the box:
Monitor Audio CT180 owner's manual
- In-ceiling speaker
- Magnetic Grille
- Paint skim
- Installation Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
- MountingTemplate
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Features & specs
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quantity in Package | Single | |
| Tweeter | Hard-Dome | |
| Aimable Tweeter | No | |
| Woofer Composition | Polymer | |
| Woofer Surround | Rubber | |
| Connector Type | Spring post | |
| Bi-Amp Inputs | No | |
| Built-in Back-box | No | |
| Moisture Resistance | ||
| Indoor (Moisture-resistant) | Yes | |
| Outdoor (Partial Exposure) | No | |
| Outdoor (Full Exposure) | No | |
| Specs | ||
| Tweeter Size | 1 | |
| Midrange Size | N/A | |
| Speaker Shape | 9.75 | |
| Woofer Size | 8 | |
| Cutout Width | --- | |
| Cutout Height | --- | |
| Mounting Depth | 4.75 | |
| Power Range (Watts) | 30-120 | |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | |
| Impedance (Ohms) | 6 | |
| Frequency Response | 50-25kHz | |
| Parts Warranty | 5 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 5 Years | |
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Features
Two-Way Speaker Design: The Monitor Audio Custom Install series CT180 in-ceiling speaker features a two-way driver design with a 1" C-CAM gold dome pivoting tweeter and a 8" MMP II midrange/midbass woofer.
- C-CAM Gold-Dome Tweeter: The gold dome tweeter is formed from a ceramic-coated aluminum/magnesium alloy, gold anodized to a specific thickness for ideal stiffness and damping characteristics. Its new profile and surround geometry have been developed using advanced modeling tools, to provide the optimum qualities for accurate sound reproduction. The new design moves the first order of breakup to beyond 35kHz, producing a linear response way beyond audibility, which matches the wide frequency bandwidth available from HD music and cinema sound formats. The gold dome is thinner, lighter, more rigid and therefore more efficient than domes made from other materials which are prone to distortion in the audio band.
- MMP II Midrange/Midbass Woofer: The Metal Matrix Polymer (MMP II) driver cone has a polypropylene base loaded with metallic particles to offer a rigid and responsive structure. They are manufactured using a sophisticated high-pressure injection process, which modulates cone thickness at critical points to optimise stiffness and consistency, resulting in a superior sonic performance.
Tweeter Control: The 1" C-CAM tweeter is able to pivot (+/-15°) to direct the sound to your desired listening area. A tweeter level adjustment (+3/0/-3 dB) also aids in high frequency performance.
Trimless Grille: The CT180 in-ceiling speaker features a "Trimless" steel-mesh grille that is held in place by high strength Neodymium magnets covering the entire speaker for a true trimless, stealth look. The grille is paintable to blend with the living environment; additional scrim material is provided for trouble free painting.
Tri-Grip Fixing System: Monitor Audio's innovative Tri-Grip fixing system is easier to install than conventional clamping schemes but provides three times the surface area and a better surface seal, maximizing bass response and midrange clarity. The Tri-Grip fixings are made from a tough re-enforced polymer, giving a secure installation.
Note: This Custom Install series loudspeaker can only be fixed into drywall with a thickness of up to 1.75".
Spring-Post Terminals: The Monitor Audio CT180 is fitted with two spring-post terminals to connect your speaker wire. The spring-post terminals which accept bare wire (up to 10AWG) and angled pin-connectors.
Protective Covers: The CT180 features dust protection covers that are designed to prevent the ingress of dirt or dust into the driver and crossover.
Moisture & Fire Resistant: The Custom Install series in-ceiling speaker is splash and humidity proof for installation in shower rooms or pool areas. It also uses fire retardant materials specified to UL-94 VO rating.
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