Monitor Audio, WSS430, Super Slim Speaker

Our Super Slim in-wall range flagship, the WSS430 effortlessly delivers the most critical audiophile and cinema experiences. Using design principles and technology from our flagship Platinum II speaker models, performance from this formidable in-wall challenges that from the best high-end, box speaker designs.


Key Features
Good, better, best performance levels
Super-slim depth 50 mm (2") – designed to fit in 2" stud walls or where space is restricted
Designed for portrait or landscape installation – fits between standard 14" stud bays
Elegant, slim profile only 385 x 140 mm wide
Three, 3" bass/mid-range drivers featuring incremental technology and performance benefits – MMP II, C-CAM and dished C-CAM cones
25 mm C-CAM Gold Dome tweeter used on WSS130 and WSS230 models. WSS430 utilises MPD high frequency transducer from Platinum IC model and flagship Platinum II speaker range
High quality crossover components – Selected and voiced for amazing sonic performance
Magnetically attached ‘trim-less’ grille – discreet, reliable, and easy servicing
Tri-Grip Dog leg fixings – reliable, robust, and quick to install
Gold plated sprung push terminals – easy to connect and reliable
Paintable grille – to complement and blend with décor
WSS430 has rotating tweeter for optimum dispersion when used in landscape configuration
WB3 (dark blue) pre-construction bracket


Frequency Response (-6 dB)
70 Hz – 50 kHz

Sensitivity (1W@1M)
87 dB

Nominal Impedance
8 ohms

Maximum SPL
106.5 dBA

Power Handling (RMS)
75 W Full range (120 W with crossover set to 100 Hz @ 12 dB/Octave)

Recommended Amplifier Requirements
10 – 120 W

Drive Unit Complement
3 x 3" dished C-CAM cone bass-mid drivers
1 x MPD High frequency transducer – rotatable for portrait or landscape application

Crossover Recommendation using AVR/Processor
100 Hz at a minimum of 12 dB/Octave (24 dB/Octave optimum)

Overall Dimensions
385 x 140.5 mm (15 x 51/2")

Overall Depth (Including Grille)
54.25 mm (21/8")

Cut-Out Dimensions
346 x 101 mm (131/2 x 4")

Mounting Depth
50 mm (2")

Connection
Gold Plated Sprung push terminals – For bare wire connection up to 3 mm2

Fixing Type
6 position Tri-Grip dog leg fixings

Weight
1.1 kg (2 lb 6 oz)

Construction Material
Mineral filled ABS Plastic, RoHS2 Compliant. Painted steel grille

Pre-Construction Bracket
WB3 Pre-Construction Bracket (Dark Blue)