MONITOR AUDIO Creator Series In Wall Speakers User Manual

Creator Series
Product Manual

Welcome to Creator Series

Thank you for purchasing this Creator Series architectural speaker.
In this product manual, you’ll find information about setting up your system and how to maintain your speakers for a lifetime of enjoyment.
If you need any further assistance, please contact our technical team at monitoraudio.com/support

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Preparing your installation

Before you unpack your speakers, please make sure that there is plenty of available floor space.
Inside the carton, you will find a cut-out template that you can use the mark and cut into your ceilings or walls to the correct size, you’ll also find your Quik-Link terminal and grille in the box.
CAUTION: The Creator Series loudspeakers can only be fixed into plasterboard (dry-lined) or suspended ceilings (in-ceiling models), with a thickness of up to 35mm (excluding the Super Slim series, which can be fixed up to 15mm) and walls (in-wall models), with a thickness of up to 30mm. Solid wall installation will require channelling out and framework constructed to provide a structure for the Tri Grip dog legs to clamp to. For safety reasons, if you are unsure of your ability to provide a secure and safe fixing, do not attempt to fix these speakers, please obtain the services of a competent and qualified trades person.
CAUTION: Ensure that there are no water pipes or electricity cables running within the wall or ceiling structure before cutting the speaker apertures. Work from secure steps and avoid trailing wires.

Overtightening warning

Do not over tighten the Tri-Grip Dog Leg clamps. Over tightening the clamping mechanism on any in ceiling/ in wall speaker can result in damage to the speaker mounting hardware, ceiling/ wall or speaker frame, and/or deflection in the speaker frame during installation.
If you notice any of the above during installation, you have over tightened the Tri Grip Dog Leg. Back off the mounting screw until deflection is reduced to allow the product to sit firmly against the ceiling or wall.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 5Kgf/cm (4.34 lbf/inch.) or 0.5 NM when tightening the Tri Grip dog leg screws.
When using a cordless screwdriver/ drill to install this product ensure the clutch is set to it’s lowest setting to avoid over-tightening and damaging the mounting hardware.

Installation – In-Ceiling speaker

Installation – In-Wall speaker

In-Wall mid-pod rotation

You can rotate the mid-pod section of Creator Series In-Wall models (excluding W1-M) when using in a centre-channel configuration.

Setting up a surround sound system

AV positioning
Please refer to the illustration on the right for the ideal angles and positions of each speaker in your surround system.
If setting up a 5.1 system you should place your surrounds in position (A).
If setting up a 7.1 surround system you should place your side speakers in position (B) and rear speakers in position (C) to create a full 360° soundstage. Dolby Atmos®
Please see the diagram on the right for ideal positioning of 2 or 4 Dolby Atmos® speaker setups.
Typically these would be in line with the front left and right speakers.

Quik-Link terminals

Quik-Link has been invented to make the installation of in ceiling and in wall speakers as safe and as quick as possible. You simply take the terminal off the speaker prior to installing (possibly even at first fix/ pre-installation stage) and connect the terminal to the speaker cables using the sprung terminals.
Once the installation is complete the terminal, which is now connected with the speaker cables, magnetically snaps and locks into place on the rear of the speaker as you place the speaker into ceiling or wall.
A second (purple) Quik-Link terminal is included with the T2X speakers for when used in a stereo installation.

Painting the grilles

NOTE: Replacement grille scrims are not supplied. If you wish to paint your grilles, contact your place of purchase to obtain the replacement grille scrims.
Do not paint the IW260X and 460X grilles as spare scrims are not available for after you have painted the grille.

1. Remove the grille scrim from the inside of the grille.
2. Paint all grilles required for the installation with the same batch of paint (if they are to be the same colour). Spray paint is easier to apply or use a stippling action when brushing to avoid blocking the holes of the grille.
3. When dry, attach the replacement membrane scrim into the inside of the grille.
4. Fit the grille to the speaker.

Speaker controls

to a wall/corner or when speaker installed in a smaller than recommended MDF back box.
Music/Movie. (T2X only).| Music/Movie.| Inverts the phase of the tweeter closest to the switch for use as a di-pole speaker.| Music for music (wide dispersion, 60/90/120deg coverage with HF switch)
Movie for di-pole configuration
Note: Movie should only be used in Mono.
Mono/Stereo. (T2X only).| Mono/Stereo.| Mono or Stereo configuration.| Stereo sound from a single speaker. Feed with both left and right speaker cables.
Note: Mono for single feed movie/music use.
HF.| – / • / +.![MONITOR AUDIO Creator Series In Wall Speakers - Installation

• In-Ceiling speaker 3](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2024/02 /MONITOR-AUDIO-Creator-Series-In-Wall-Speakers-Installation-In-Ceiling- speaker-3-1.png)| Cut/boost high frequency coverage and recommended listening window.| C2S, C2M, C2M-CP, C2L, C2L-CP
  HF – = 30×30º
  HF • = 60×60º
  HF + = 90×90º
  C2M-T2X, C2L-T2X
  HF – = 60×60º
  HF • = 90×90º
  HF + = 20×120º
  C3M, C3L, C3L-CP
  HF – = 45×45º
  HF • = 75×75º
  HF + = 05×105º
  C3L-A
  Note: MF/HF on-axis at -25º, hence asymmetric
  vertical dispersion/listening window HF – = 45x(-45/+0)º
  HF • = 75x(-60/+15)º
  HF + = 105x(-75/+30)º
  W2M, W2M-CP
  HF – = 45×30º
  HF • = 90×45º
  HF + = 120×60º
  W3M
  HF – = 45×30º
  HF • = 90×45º
  HF + = 120×60º
  MF.| – / • / +.| Cut/boost mid frequency coverage and recommended listening window.| C3M, C3L, C3L-CP
  MF – = 45×45º
  MF • = 75×75º
  MF + = 05×105º
  C3L-A
  Note: MF/HF on-axis at -25º, hence asymmetric
  vertical dispersion/listening window MF – = 45x(-45/+0)º
  MF • = 75x(-60/+15)º
  MF + = 105x(-75/+30)º
  W3M
  MF/HF – = 45×30º
  MF/HF • = 90×45º
  MF/HF + = 120×60º

NOTE: As with all audio, the settings you chose to use are subject to your own personal tastes and the affect your room has on the acoustics. Experimentation is strongly advised to find the best setting for you.

Warranty

In the unlikely event that there is a defect with this product, it is covered by the Monitor Audio manufacturer’s warranty, provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer.
For the period of cover please refer to the product page on our website at monitoraudio.com
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Specifications

(Ø 10 15/16 x 4 4/16”)

| Ø 201 x 103 mm
(Ø 7 15/16 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 242 x 103 mm
(Ø 9 1/2 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 242 x 103 mm
(Ø 9 1/2 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 242 x 181.5 mm
(Ø 9 1/2 x 7 1/8”)
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 8 Ohms, Music Signal)| 25-100 W| 35-130 W| 40-150 W| 35-130 W| 40-150 W| 40-150 W (Mono)
2 x 75 W (Stereo)| 35–130 W
Continuous Power Handling (RMS into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor)| 50 W| 65 W| 75 W| 65 W| 75 W| 150 W (Mono)
2 x 75 W (Stereo)| 65 W
Nominal Impedance| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 4 Ohms (Mono)
8 Ohms (Stereo)| 8 Ohms
Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz)| 6.6 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 6.5 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 6.4 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 6.8 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 6.6 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 3.4 Ohms @ 15 kHz (Mono)
6.8 Ohms @ 15
kHz (Stereo)| 6.4 Ohms @ 15 kHz
Drive Unit Complement| 5” (127 mm) C-CAM
mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)
C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) C-CAM
mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)
C-CAM tweeter| 9” (229 mm) C-CAM
mid-bass driver 1 1/4” (32 mm)
C-CAM tweeter| 5” (127 mm) RST II
mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)
C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) RST II
mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)
C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) RST
IIdual-coil
mid-bass driver 2 x 1” (25 mm) C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) RST II
mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)
C-CAM tweeter
Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB)| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 35 Hz – 30 kHz| 30 Hz – 25 kHz| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 35 Hz – 35 kHz| 35 Hz – 30 kHz| 70 Hz – 35 kHz
Maximum Peak SPL (single speaker @ 1m Z-Weighted)| 110dB| 113dB| 116dB| 111dB| 114dB| (Mono) 114dB| 116dB
Channels| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1 (Mono) 2(Stereo)| 1
System Format| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way
Bass Alignment| –| –| –| –| –| –| Sealed
Crossover Frequency| LF/HF: 3 kHz| LF/HF: 2 kHz| LF/HF: 2 kHz| LF/HF: 2.5 kHz| LF/HF: 2.25 kHz| LF/HF: 2.25 kHz| LF/HF: 2.5 kHz
Boundary Switch| –| –| –| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off
MF Switch| –| –| –| –| –| –| –
HF Switch| –| –| –| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+
Music/Movie Switch| –| –| –| –| –| Music/Movie| –
Mono/Stereo Switch| –| –| –| –| –| Mono/Stereo| –
Construction Material| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant
Weight| 1.4 kg (3 lb 1 oz)| 1.9 kg (4 lb 3 oz)| 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz)| 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz)| 2 kg (4 lb 6 oz)| 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz)| 2.6 kg (5 lb 11 oz)
Pre-Construction bracket| CS-B| CM-B| CL-B| CS-B| CM-B| CM-B| CM-B
Back Box| CSM-BOX| CSM-BOX| CML-BOX| CSM-BOX| CSM-BOX| CSM-BOX| CSM-BOX
Model Name| C2L| C2L-T2X| C2L-CP| C3M| C3L| C3L-CP| C3L-A
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Sensitivity (2.83Vrms@1m, Installed)| 88dB| 88dB| 89dB| 87dB| 89dB| 89dB| 89dB
Cutout Size| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 212 mm (8 3/8”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)
Mounting Depth| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 177.5 mm (6 63/64”)| 148 mm (5 13/16”)| 157 mm (6 3/16”)| 177.5 mm (6 63/64”)| 157 mm (6 3/16”)
External Dimensions Inc Grilles (Ø x D)| Ø 278 x 103 mm
(Ø 10 15/16 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 278 x 103 mm
(Ø 10 15/16 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 278 x 181 mm
(Ø 10 15/16 x 7 1/8”)| Ø 242 x 151 mm
(Ø 9 1/2 x 5 15/16”)| Ø 278 x 161 mm
(Ø 10 15/16 x 6 5/16”)| Ø 278 x 181 mm
(Ø 10 15/16 x 7 1/8”)| Ø 278 x 161 mm
(Ø 10 15/16 x 6 5/16”)
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 8 OHM, Music Signal)| 60–240 W| 60–240 W (Mono)
2 x 60–240 W (Stereo)| 50–200 W| 45-180 W| 60-225 W| 45-180 W| 60-225 W
Continuous Power Handling (RMS into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor)| 120 W| 240 W (Mono)
2 x 120 W
(Stereo)| 100 W| 120 W| 150 W| 120 W| 150 W
Nominal Impedance| 8 Ohms| 4 Ohms (Mono)
8 Ohms (Stereo)| 8 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms
Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz)| 6.4 Ohms @ 15 kHz| 3.2 Ohms @ 15 kHz (Mono)6.4
Ohms @ 15
kHz (Stereo)| 6.6 Ohms @ 10 kHz| 4.8 Ohms @ 2 kHz| 4.8 Ohms @ 2 kHz| 4.9 Ohms @ 2 kHz| 4.6 Ohms @ 2 kHz
Drive Unit Complement| 9” (229 mm) RST II
mid-bass driver 1 1/4” (32 mm)
C-CAM tweeter| 9” (229 mm) RST
II dual-coil mid- bass driver
2 x 1 1/4” (32 mm) C-CAM tweeter| 9” (229 mm) RST II
mid-bass driver 1 1/4” (32 mm)C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) RDT
III bass driver 4” (102 mm)
IDC II midrange driver
1” (25 mm)
IDC II tweeter| 9” (229 mm) RDT
III bass driver 4” (102 mm)
IDC II midrange driver
1” (25 mm) IDC II tweeter| 9” (229 mm) RDT
III bass driver 4” (102 mm)
IDC II midrange driver
1” (25 mm) IDC II tweeter| 9” (229 mm) RDTII
I bass driver 4” (102 mm)
IDC II midrange driver
1” (25 mm)mm
IDC II tweeter
Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB)| 30 Hz – 25 kHz| 30 Hz – 30 kHz| 75 Hz – 25 kHz| 45 Hz – 35 kHz| 45 Hz – 35 kHz| 80 Hz – 35 kHz| 45 Hz – 35 kHz
Maximum Peak SPL (single speaker @ 1m Z-Weighted)| 117dB| (Mono) 117dB| 120dB| 116dB| 119dB| 122dB| 119dB
Channels| 1| 1 (Mono) 2(Stereo)| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1
System Format| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way
Bass Alignment| –| –| Sealed| –| –| Sealed| –
Boundary Switch| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off
MF Switch| –| –| –| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+
HF Switch| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+
Music/Movie Switch| –| Music/Movie| –| –| –| –| –
Mono/Stereo Switch| –| Mono/Stereo| –| –| –| –| –
Construction Material| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant
Weight| 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz)| 2.7 kg (6 lb)| 3.3 kg (7 lb 5 oz)| 3.4 kg (7 lb 8 oz)| 5 kg (11 lb)| 5.7 kg (12 lb 10 oz)| 5.1 kg (11 lb 3 oz)
Pre-

Construction bracket

| CL-B| CL-B| CL-B| CM-B| CL-B| CL-B| CL-B
Back Box| CML-BOX| CML-BOX| CML-BOX| CSM-BOX| CML-BOX| CML-BOX| CML-BOX
Model Name| W1M-E| W1M| W2M| W2M-CP| W3M
---|---|---|---|---|---
Sensitivity (2.83Vrms@1m, Installed)| 84dB| 87dB| 87dB| 87dB| 88dB
Cutout Size| 527 x 198 mm
(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)| 527 x 198 mm
(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)| 527 x 198 mm
(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)| 527 x 199 mm
(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)| 527 x 198 mm
(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)
Mounting Depth| 85 mm (3 3/8”)| 85 mm (3 3/8”)| 85 mm (3 3/8”)| 97 mm (3 13/16”)| 85 mm (3 3/8”)
External Dimensions Inc Grilles (H x W x D)| 560 x 231 x 90 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 39/16”)| 560 x 231 x 90 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 39/16”)| 560 x 231 x 90 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 39/16”)| 560 x 231 x 102 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 41/64”)| 560 x 231 x 90 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 39/16”)
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 8 OHM, Music Signal)| 25-100 W| 30-110 W| 45-180 W| 40-150 W| 60-225 W
Continuous Power Handling (RMS into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor)| 50 W| 75 W| 120 W| 100 W| 150 W
Nominal Impedance| 8 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms
Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz)| 6.5 Ohms @ 200 Hz (6.2 Ohms @ 20 kHz)| 4.8 Ohms @ 15 kHz| 4.8 Ohms @ 1 kHz (4.1 Ohms @ 15 kHz)| 4.8 Ohms @ 1 kHz (4.3 Ohms @ 15 kHz)| 4.8 Ohms @ 150 Hz
Drive Unit Complement| 5” (127 mm)
C-CAM mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm) C-CAM tweeter| 2 x 5” (127 mm)
C-CAM mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm) C-CAM tweet- er| 2 x 5” (127 mm)
RST II bass driver 3” (76 mm)
RST II midrange driver 1” (25 mm) C-CAM tweeter| 2 x 5” (127 mm)
RST II bass driver 3” (76 mm)
RST II midrange  river 1” (25 mm) C-CAM tweeter| 2 x 5” (127 mm)
RDT III bass driver 3” (76 mm)
C-CAM midrange  river MPD tweeter
Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB)| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 40 Hz – 35 kHz| 60 Hz – 35 kHz| 45 Hz – 60 kHz
Maximum Peak SPL* (single speaker @ 1m Z-Weighted)| 110dB| 113dB| 116dB| 118dB| 122dB
Channels| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1
System Format| 2-Way| 2-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way
Bass Alignment| N/A| N/A| N/A| Sealed| N/A
Crossover Frequency| LF/HF: 2.5 kHz| LF/HF: 2.75 kHz| LF/HF: 650 kHz
MF/HF: 3 kHz| LF/HF: 550 kHz
MF/HF: 3 kHz| LF/HF: 650 kHz
MF/HF: 3.5 kHz
Boundary Switch| N/A| N/A| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off
MF Switch| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| -/0/+
HF Switch| N/A| N/A| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+
Construction Material| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant
Weight| 2.6 kg (5 lb 11 oz)| 3.4 kg (7 lb 8 oz)| 3.9 kg (8 lb 9 oz)| 4.4 kg (9 lb 11 oz)| 4.7 kg (10 lb 6 oz)
Pre-
Construction bracket| WM-B| WM-B| WM-B| WM-B| WM-B
Back Box| WM-BOX| WM-BOX| WM-BOX| WM-BOX| WM-BOX

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