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Key Features
The Monitor Audio W1M is designed for cost-effective in-wall installations where clear sound and a neat room finish are both important. Its two-way design combines two 5-inch C-CAM mid-bass drivers with a 1-inch C-CAM tweeter, giving it the scale to support music, TV audio, and cinema channels without using floorstanding or bookshelf speakers.
With 75W continuous power handling, 87dB sensitivity, and a 40Hz to 30kHz installed frequency response, the W1M is a practical choice for media rooms, living spaces, and discreet multi-room systems. The UD Waveguide helps spread high frequencies more evenly into the room, while the medium 527 x 198mm cut-out makes it easier to place than the larger W1L. Its 85mm mounting depth also supports cleaner installation in suitable wall spaces.
Product Ref: 379389
The W1M sits in Monitor Audio’s Tier 1 Creator Series in-wall range, making it a practical option for projects that need reliable sound without moving into the higher Tier 2 or Tier 3 models. It uses C-CAM driver technology to keep dialogue, vocals and everyday listening clear, while the in-wall design keeps the room free from visible speaker cabinets. This makes it well suited to discreet media rooms, bedrooms and living spaces where you want capable sound, simple specification and a clean finish without overcomplicating the installation.
The M in W1M refers to its medium-sized format within the Creator Series in-wall range. Compared with the larger W1L, it uses two 5-inch C-CAM mid-bass drivers instead of four, making it easier to fit where wall space is limited. This helps when planning smaller front left, centre or right positions, rear channels or discreet stereo zones. For bedrooms, studies and living rooms, it gives you a cleaner fit than a full-height in-wall speaker while still offering enough scale for everyday films, TV and music.
Quik-Link speaker cable connection helps reduce wiring time and keeps the installation tidier, especially across multi-speaker projects where neat, repeatable work matters. Tri-Grip II then secures the W1M firmly into the wall, supporting a stable fit once the grille is fitted. The 527 x 198mm cut-out and 85mm mounting depth give installers clear dimensions before work begins, while WM-B pre-construction bracket compatibility helps with planning in new builds or renovation projects. This supports a discreet, reliable finish that blends easily into the room.
| System Format | 2-Way |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz – 30 kHz (-6 dB, Installed) |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Minimum Impedance | 4.8 Ω @ 15 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB (2.83 Vrms @ 1 m, Installed) |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 113 dB (Single Speaker @ 1 m, Z-Weighted) |
| Continuous Power Handling | 75 W (RMS Into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise With 6 dB Crest Factor) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 30 – 110 W Into 8 Ω |
| Driver Configuration | 2 × 5 Inch (127 mm) C-CAM Mid-Bass Drivers1 × 1 Inch (25 mm) C-CAM Tweeter |
| Crossover Frequency | LF/HF: 2.75 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 | 3.4 kg |
| Sold As | Single Unit |
| Product Code | SCSW1M |
| EAN | 5060565774247 |