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Key Features
The Monitor Audio C1M is designed for cost-effective in-ceiling installations where clear sound and discreet placement are both important. Its two-way design uses a 7-inch C-CAM mid-bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM tweeter, giving it the balance needed for music, TV audio, and background listening in smaller or medium-sized rooms.
With a 35Hz to 30kHz installed frequency response, 86dB sensitivity, and 65W continuous power handling, the C1M offers a practical entry point into Monitor Audio’s Creator Series. The UD Waveguide helps spread treble more evenly into the room, while the 212mm cut-out makes it easier to place than the larger C1L. It is supplied with a white round grille for a clean ceiling finish, with optional grille choices available for different room styles.
Product Ref: 379358
The C1M sits as the medium Tier 1 model in Monitor Audio’s Creator Series in-ceiling range, giving you a more compact alternative to the larger C1L. It uses a 7-inch C-CAM mid-bass driver and a 212mm cut-out, making it easier to fit in tighter ceiling spaces where the 9-inch C1L may not be needed. This makes it a practical choice for bedrooms, kitchens, studies and smaller living areas, where you still want clear, discreet ceiling sound without adding visual clutter above your room.
Quik-Link speaker cable connection helps make wiring faster and tidier, which is useful when fitting several speakers across a home. It reduces cable handling above the ceiling and supports a cleaner installation process from the start. Tri-Grip II then secures the C1M firmly into place, giving installers a reliable fit once the grille is fitted. With a 99mm mounting depth and 212mm cut-out, it provides straightforward dimensions before work begins, helping make smaller ceiling speaker projects easier to plan and complete neatly.
| System Format | 2-Way |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz – 30 kHz (-6 dB, Installed) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 6.5 Ω @ 150 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB (2.83 Vrms @ 1 m, Installed) |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 113 dB (Single Speaker @ 1 m, Z-Weighted) |
| Continuous Power Handling | 65 W (RMS Into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise With 6 dB Crest Factor) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 35 – 130 W Into 8 Ω |
| Driver Configuration | 1 × 7 Inch (178 mm) C-CAM Mid-Bass Driver1 × 1 Inch (25 mm) C-CAM Tweeter |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/HF: 2 kHz |
| Mounting Depth | 99 mm |
| Cut-Out Hole Diameter | 212 mm |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | CM-B |
| Cabinet Finish | Matte BlackOrange |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 242 × 242 × 103 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Sold As | Single Unit With CM-Round Grille (White) |
| Product Code | SCSC1M |
| EAN | 5060565774131 |