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Key Features
The Monitor Audio W1M-E is designed for cost-effective in-wall installations where discreet sound and simple system matching are priorities. Its two-way design uses a 5-inch C-CAM mid-bass driver with a 1-inch C-CAM tweeter, giving TV audio, music, and smaller cinema channels a clean presentation without visible box speakers.
With 50W continuous power handling, 84dB sensitivity, and a 40Hz to 30kHz installed frequency response, the W1M-E is a practical choice for bedrooms, studies, kitchens, and compact media spaces. It shares the medium 527 x 198mm cut-out format with the W1M, but uses a simpler single-driver layout for installations where lower output is enough. Quik-Link cable connection and Tri-Grip II mounting also help keep fitting quick and secure.
Product Ref: 379393
The W1M-E sits in Monitor Audio’s Tier 1 Creator Series in-wall range, making it a straightforward option for projects that need reliable sound at a more accessible level. It uses C-CAM driver technology to keep everyday playback clear, helping dialogue, vocals and background music stay easy to follow. The simpler design works well in multi-room systems, smaller listening areas and supporting cinema channels, where you want discreet in-wall sound without specifying a higher-output model. It keeps rooms tidy while giving everyday audio a cleaner, more integrated presentation.
The W1M-E is positioned as the lighter-output alternative to the W1M, while keeping the same medium in-wall format. It uses one 5-inch C-CAM mid-bass driver instead of two, so it suits rooms that do not need the extra scale of the twin-driver model. The shared 527 x 198mm cut-out helps maintain a consistent visual layout across matching medium speakers. This makes it useful when you want the same neat wall appearance in several zones, but with output matched sensibly to each room.
Quik-Link speaker cable connection helps reduce wiring time and keeps the installation neat, which is useful when several in-wall speakers are being fitted together. Tri-Grip II then secures the W1M-E firmly into the wall, supporting a stable fit once the grille is in place. The 85mm mounting depth gives installers a clear planning point before work begins, while WM-B pre-construction bracket compatibility helps with new builds and renovation projects. This supports a clean, reliable finish that blends neatly into the room.
| System Format | 2-Way |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 30 kHz (-6 dB, Installed) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 6.5 Ω @ 200 Hz6.2 Ω @ 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB (2.83 Vrms @ 1 m, Installed) |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 110 dB (Single Speaker @ 1 m, Z-Weighted) |
| Continuous Power Handling | 50 W (RMS Into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise With 6 dB Crest Factor) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 25 – 100 W Into 8 Ω |
| Driver Configuration | 1 × 5 Inch (127 mm) C-CAM Mid-Bass Driver1 × 1 Inch (25 mm) C-CAM Tweeter |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/HF: 2.5 kHz |
| Mounting Depth | 85 mm |
| Cutout Size (L × W) | 527 × 198 mm |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | WM-B |
| Cabinet Finish | Matte BlackOrange |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 231 × 560 × 90 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Sold As | Single Unit |
| Product Code | SCSW1ME |
| EAN | 5060565774254 |