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Key Features
The Monitor Audio W1L is designed for cost-effective in-wall installations that still need clear, capable sound. Its large-format two-way design uses four 5" C-CAM mid-bass drivers alongside a 1" C-CAM tweeter, giving it the output and clarity needed for music, TV, and home cinema use without taking up floor space.
With an installed frequency response of 38Hz to 30kHz, 88dB sensitivity, and 100W continuous power handling, the W1L offers a practical balance of performance and value. The sealed bass alignment helps keep low frequencies controlled within the wall, while the 880 x 202mm cut-out suits larger architectural audio layouts. Quik-Link speaker cable connection and Tri-Grip II mounting also help make installation quicker, neater, and more reliable.
Product Ref: 379305
The W1L uses four 5-inch C-CAM mid-bass drivers to create a larger, fuller sound than many compact in-wall speakers. This gives films, playlists and TV soundtracks more body, helping everyday viewing feel more engaging without adding visible speaker cabinets. Its scale makes it a strong choice for front left, centre or right channel positions in a discreet media room system. You get a cleaner room layout while still giving dialogue, music and effects the presence needed for confident listening across a wide range of content at home.
The 1-inch C-CAM tweeter works with Monitor Audio’s UD Waveguide to spread high frequencies more evenly into the room. This helps treble detail stay clearer across a wider seating area, so you do not need one fixed sweet spot to enjoy balanced sound. In shared lounges and cinema rooms, that consistency helps voices, ambience and effects remain easier to place. It also makes casual listening more flexible, whether you are watching from the sofa, moving around the room or listening with family and friends.
Quik-Link makes the speaker cable connection faster and tidier, which is helpful when fitting several speakers across a media room or whole-home project. It keeps wiring more manageable behind the wall, supporting a cleaner installation from the start. Tri-Grip II then secures the W1L firmly in place, giving installers a reliable fit and reducing visible clutter once the grille is fitted. For your space, this means a neat in-wall finish that blends into the room while still delivering confident front-stage sound.
| System Format | 2-Way |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 38 Hz – 30 kHz (-6 dB, Installed) |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB (2.83 Vrms @ 1 m, Installed) |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 5.2 Ω @ 13 kHz |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 114 dB (AES75, Z-Weighted) |
| Continuous Power Handling | 100 W (CTA 426-B) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 80 – 300 W Into 4 Ω30 – 150 W Into 8 Ω |
| Bass Alignment | Sealed |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/HF: 2.7 kHz |
| Driver Configuration | 4 × 5 Inch (127 mm) C-CAM Mid-Bass Drivers1 × 1 Inch (25 mm) C-CAM Tweeter |
| Mounting Depth | 85 mm |
| Cutout Dimensions (W × H) | 202 × 880 mm |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | WL-B |
| Cabinet Finish | Matte BlackOrange |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 231 × 909 × 93 mm |
| Weight | With Grille: 6.69 kgWithout Grille: 5.84 kg |
| Sold As | Single Unit |
| Product Code | SCSW1L |
| EAN | 5061070620517 |