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Monitor Audio CF230 In-Ceiling Speaker
At a Glance
The CF230 is Monitor Audio’s most visually discreet speaker system, providing an abundance of design possibilities for integrators, architects and installers. Its ingeniously designed retrofit and pre-construction make it a dream to install, while its C-CAM-based driver array delivers the superb audio this British maker is famed for.
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General Specs
| Product Weight (lbs.) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 100 Hz – 25 kHz |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
| RMS Power Handling (Watts) | 100 |
| Color | Black |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum Power Handling (Watts) | 100 |
| Number of Speakers | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 82.5 |
| Speaker Type | In-Ceiling Speakers |
Additional Specifications
| Frequency Response (-6 dB) | 100 Hz – 25 kHz |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity (1W@1M) | 82.5 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 98 dBA (each – full range), 103.3 dBA (each – Using crossover) |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 30 Watts (full range – IEC268-5 rating), 100 Watts Music program (Using High Pass crossover filter @120 Hz) |
| Recommended Amplifier Requirements | 10-30 Watts (full range), 10-100 Watts (Using High Pass crossover filter @120 Hz) |
| Drive Unit Complement | 3" Bass/mid-range driver, featuring C-CAM cone. Coincident mounted 19 mm tweeter with C-CAM Gold Dome |
| Overall Diameter (Including Grille) | 112 mm (4 7/16") |
| Mounting Depth | 81.5 mm (3 3/16") |
| Cut-Out Hole Diameter | Flush 120 mm (4 3/4"), Retrofit 90 mm (3 9/16") |
| Connection | Sprung push type terminals – Gold plated |
| Weight | 0.44 kg (1 lb) |
| Colour / Finish | White grille - paintable |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | Flush Fit - CFB3-R Pre-Construction Bracket (round) and CFB3-SQ Pre-Construction Bracket (square), Retrofit - CFB3-KIT Bracket, Pre-construction bracket – Pink (included in above kits) |
Monitor Audio CF230 In-Ceiling Speaker
Model #: CF230
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At a Glance
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Choose from a beautifully flush fit or discreet, trimless retrofit. Round and square options are on offer, while further choice is provided by the option of ceiling mounting or fitting into a standard stud wall construction.
Used on its own, or in multiples, the CF230 presents beautiful sounding audio from its specially designed coincident driver. Featuring Monitor Audio’s innovative C-CAM metal cone technology and housing both the bass-midrange driver and tweeter within a single assembly unit, the result is superb quality sound from an incredibly compact driver.
In a pre-construction set-up, the CFB3-R & CFB3-SQ enable a seamless, flush fit appearance. You get clean lines, with no shadow-creating edges, and paint the grille to match the ceiling and the speaker disappears even further into the background.
The CFB3-KIT retrofit installation kit cleverly provides a firm fixing behind plasterboard/Sheetrock and requires just three screws to complete the fit. Forget cutting out huge chunks of material, and say goodbye to expensive bracket assemblies.
Add a subwoofer and the result is deep bass to further enhance the already impressive sound. Designed specifically for this model, the driver and chassis is a one-piece moulding, which saves space and enables maximum driver size compared to grille size. The completely enclosed rear assembly, and its fine mesh prevents ingress of dust and residual building materials.
The CF230’s ability to fit into any environment opens up numerous system possibilities. Available in mono or stereo formations, the CF230 provides consistent coverage in a room of around 3m², with a ceiling height of around 2.4m. It’s easy to drive, and its impedance of 8 Ohms means that a single stereo amplifier, such as the Monitor Audio IA150-2, can comfortably power a brace of CF230s.
Journey beyond a four-speaker set-up and a multi-channel amplifier, such as Monitor’s own eight-channel A150-8C, works impeccably well. Whatever the size of the space, the CF230 set-up remains compact, whilst sonically covering a wider area than a conventional in-ceiling speaker, saving on cost as well as visual impact.
Designed and built by people who intimately understand the world of home technology, the CF230 is a shoo-in for any custom speaker project.
Architectural, discreet aperture speaker
Easier and more economical to install than rivals
Can be installed in ceilings and standard stud wall construction
Can be specified for background music system, or 2.1 system with complementary sub-woofer
High-performance C-CAM bass/mid-range and tweeter drivers
Coincident driver arrangement - wider dispersion than conventional C.I speakers
Flush fit or retrofit applications
Unique, patented retrofit bracket system
Designed to complement flush fit downlighting systems
Smaller, higher performance and less costly to install than rivals
Round and square grille options
Enclosed unit to stop ingress of dirt and building materials
High quality 2-way crossover, featuring metallised film capacitors and low loss steel core inductors
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