Monolith by Monoprice M-OW3 THX Certified LCR/Soundbar On Wall Speaker (Each)
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Could this speaker be used as a large center only speaker? Perhaps wiring all 3 channels together? I ask because getting a powerful enough center channel for a loud home theater is always a challenge, as well as the desire to avoid dead spots. And yet I'm not sure if the left and right channels, if wired together with the center, would cause significant cancelations.
Jason G
on Mar 22, 2022
BEST ANSWER: If this isn’t meant for a center channel speaker then what is the photo on the M-OW1 THX® Certified
On-Wall Speakers page???
On-Wall Speakers page???
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- New User U on Nov 9, 2023
BEST ANSWER: If this isn’t meant for a center channel speaker then what is the photo on the M-OW1 THX® Certified
On-Wall Speakers page???
On-Wall Speakers page???
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- New User U on Nov 9, 2023
This speaker is not designed to be used as a center speaker. You're better off buying a good center speaker. I remember seeing Monoprice matching LCR speakers that looked decent. I've always been happy with my B&W center. I love Monolith stuff though!
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- Hien V on Nov 3, 2022
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I'm confused about the use for this speaker. I've seen responses that state this is not meant to be used as a center speaker but as a soundbar. However, the main picture shows it under a TV flanked by the OW-1 speakers on either side. This makes it seem like it could be potentially be used as the center channel in such a setup. Otherwise, either would be redundant together. Can it be used as a center or not?
Julian P
on Aug 14, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It’s not designed to be used as a center. I am using mine as a LCR setup. Sounds fantastic for what it is. I already had a receiver and am using it as a simple 3.1 setup along with the 8 inch mono price premium subwoofer.
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- Kyle B on Aug 14, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 31, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It’s not designed to be used as a center. I am using mine as a LCR setup. Sounds fantastic for what it is. I already had a receiver and am using it as a simple 3.1 setup along with the 8 inch mono price premium subwoofer.
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- Kyle B on Aug 14, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 31, 2022
It is designed to be used as a LCR, not a center by itself. It's three distinct wired speakers in one giant box. it sounds awesome, very clear and detailed. I love it.
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- Ryan H on Jun 30, 2024
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2024
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Would I need a AVR or amplifier with it.?
A shopper
on Sep 9, 2022
Yes, it's NOT powered, you need a receiver or pre amp/ amplifier to run it. Again, has no self internal amp whatsoever.
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- Ryan H on Jun 30, 2024
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2024
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This is a new concept for me - if using this, you could also use other speakers as the rear or mid channels? Advisable or no?
Jon G
on Sep 26, 2022
You can, just not enough distance between left center and right to give full surround sound effect
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- Adam C on Sep 29, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2022
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Does this speaker not come with a grille? Other speakers on monoprice give separate dimensions for with and without grille. The dimensions given here don't mention a grille.
Eugene M
on Feb 19, 2023
it comes with a removal magnetic grill
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- Ryan H on Jun 30, 2024
- Purchased on Jun 13, 2024
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Just want to confirm rather or not this was designed to act as your center channel, left and right? if so, there's no need to have front left and front right speakers correct?
A shopper
on Nov 21, 2023
It could be used either way. There are 3 terminal so you could wire it as LCR or wire all 3 to a center. My use is LCR. Works nicely.
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- Mike on Nov 21, 2023
- Purchased on Jan 25, 2023
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Does it have to be mounted on the wall? Or can it just sit on top of a cabinet?
A shopper
on Dec 19, 2023
BEST ANSWER: It’s designed for either, but note this sound bar requires an amplifier for left, right and center speaker connections. I have mine paired with a 12” subwoofer and it sounds amazing.
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- Christopher A on Dec 19, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2023
BEST ANSWER: It’s designed for either, but note this sound bar requires an amplifier for left, right and center speaker connections. I have mine paired with a 12” subwoofer and it sounds amazing.
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- Christopher A on Dec 19, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 30, 2023
It will work on a cabinet
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- Home Theater By Dave (Houston) on Dec 19, 2023
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2023
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What are the dimensions of this speaker and how much depth does it need?
Adam C
on Jan 16, 2022
BEST ANSWER: W 47.2"
H 7"
D 3.5"
7" may be too high to go in front of many TVs that are on stands. Should work perfectly mounted under a wall-mount TV though. Personally, I'd prefer separate L C R.
H 7"
D 3.5"
7" may be too high to go in front of many TVs that are on stands. Should work perfectly mounted under a wall-mount TV though. Personally, I'd prefer separate L C R.
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- Hien V on Nov 3, 2022
BEST ANSWER: W 47.2"
H 7"
D 3.5"
7" may be too high to go in front of many TVs that are on stands. Should work perfectly mounted under a wall-mount TV though. Personally, I'd prefer separate L C R.
H 7"
D 3.5"
7" may be too high to go in front of many TVs that are on stands. Should work perfectly mounted under a wall-mount TV though. Personally, I'd prefer separate L C R.
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- Hien V on Nov 3, 2022
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How well does this configuration perform with 2 channel audio?
A shopper
on Feb 9, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It would work fine but you're much better off using a pair of speakers for LR
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- Hien V on Nov 3, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It would work fine but you're much better off using a pair of speakers for LR
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- Hien V on Nov 3, 2022
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Can this be a near-field speaker?
A shopper
on Mar 22, 2022
BEST ANSWER: We didn't test this as a near-field speaker, but that doesn't mean is can't be used as one. I would recommend a subwoofer to use with this.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 22, 2022
BEST ANSWER: We didn't test this as a near-field speaker, but that doesn't mean is can't be used as one. I would recommend a subwoofer to use with this.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 22, 2022
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Where these designed for vertical orientation as a distinct L/R main speaker or only horizontal as a center channel speaker?
A shopper
on Mar 22, 2022
BEST ANSWER: This is designed to be placed under your flatpanel as an LCR sound bar, not as a center channel. This is why is has a L/C/R speaker terminal.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 22, 2022
BEST ANSWER: This is designed to be placed under your flatpanel as an LCR sound bar, not as a center channel. This is why is has a L/C/R speaker terminal.
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- New User U Staff on Mar 22, 2022
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What Ceiling Speakers match this product?
A shopper
on May 19, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The THX certified Satellite speakers.
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- New User U Staff on May 24, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The THX certified Satellite speakers.
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- New User U Staff on May 24, 2022
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Can you jumper all the inputs and use as a center?
A shopper
on May 24, 2022
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Can someone explain what the description means when it says “ can be used as the front, center, or left and right channels in an on‑wall soundbar configuration”? Some answers say it can’t be used as a center when it clearly says it can in the description. What are the three terminals on the back? The presence of the “or” in the description contradicts some of these answers.
Dustin A
on Aug 15, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The terminals are front left, center, front right. There is no option to run all of the drivers from one terminal. The “or “ in the description seems to be a typo.
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- Chris T on Oct 15, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 8, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The terminals are front left, center, front right. There is no option to run all of the drivers from one terminal. The “or “ in the description seems to be a typo.
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- Chris T on Oct 15, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 8, 2022
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Will it be very detrimental if used atop my tv stand just under my tv instead of mounting to a wall? I plan on placing some monitor isolation wedges to angle it up a bit as well. Thanks.
A shopper
on Aug 26, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Might vibrate a bit against stand but don’t see an Insane problem.
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- Adam C on Aug 26, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Might vibrate a bit against stand but don’t see an Insane problem.
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- Adam C on Aug 26, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2022
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Hi, would this work well with the 5.1 THX home theatre in a box set you also sell? Thanks!
A shopper
on Apr 5, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the drivers are based on the same design
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- New User U Staff on Apr 5, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the drivers are based on the same design
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Hi, would this unit work well with your 5.1 THX home theatre in a box system? I would use this as the 3 front channels and the other five as satellite speakers in a 7.1 setup.
New User U
on Apr 5, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, this unit can work for that particular setup. This is actually meant to be used as a front Left, Center, Right speaker setup.
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- Carlos R Staff on Aug 8, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Yes, this unit can work for that particular setup. This is actually meant to be used as a front Left, Center, Right speaker setup.
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- Carlos R Staff on Aug 8, 2023
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The M WO3, I want to use it as a center channel mounted on the wall. The speaker has 3 sets of binding posts, which one I use for center channel only getting a full sound?
A shopper
on Sep 4, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, you could use this as a center channel, but if you connect it normal, it would only be the middle set of binding posts, but you would only get the center set of woofers. You could connect all three to get the full spectrum, but you would need to check with your Receiver/Amplifier manufacturer for possible connection options.
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- Carlos R Staff on Oct 3, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, you could use this as a center channel, but if you connect it normal, it would only be the middle set of binding posts, but you would only get the center set of woofers. You could connect all three to get the full spectrum, but you would need to check with your Receiver/Amplifier manufacturer for possible connection options.
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- Carlos R Staff on Oct 3, 2023
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I want to use this strictly as a wall mounted center channel speaker. I notices there are 3 pair of binding posts in the back, which do I use for center channel and would I get full spectrum sound???
A shopper
on Sep 5, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, you could use this as a center channel, but if you connect it normal, it would only be the middle set of binding posts, but you would only get the center set of woofers. You could connect all three to get the full spectrum, but you would need to check with your Receiver/Amplifier manufacturer for possible connection options.
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- Carlos R Staff on Oct 3, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, you could use this as a center channel, but if you connect it normal, it would only be the middle set of binding posts, but you would only get the center set of woofers. You could connect all three to get the full spectrum, but you would need to check with your Receiver/Amplifier manufacturer for possible connection options.
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- Carlos R Staff on Oct 3, 2023
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Soooo… can I put this inside the wall? I have a brick fireplace with a 6” deep recessed channel above the mantel that runs the width of the fireplace. This would be perfect to sit inside there. Except the channel is about 6.75” tall.
Soon… I don’t suppose these run a little short…
Soon… I don’t suppose these run a little short…
A shopper
on Jun 2, 2022
Currently running a soundbar in my family room. The room is an open concept. I would like a bigger soundstage so I can use this as a 3.1 but if I would to run rear speakers can I pair this up with the encore B6 or are there other speakers that pairs better with this?
New User U
on Aug 26, 2022
Has anyone tried to mount the Monolith M-OWS LCR speaker bar with a tv mounted soundbar mount? I know it can be mounted to the wall, just wanted to know if anyone has tried directly to the TV yet.
A shopper
on Nov 7, 2022
Hi. Which amp do you recommend?
Tom G
on Mar 7, 2023
I plan on using my older Sony STR-DN860 to power it in a 3.1 set up with an 8" sub. I'm trying to figure out if this will sound better or at least just as good in mixed use of TV and music than my other two options, which are active soundbars; Sony HT-A7000 and Samsung HW-Q900C?
A shopper
on Dec 19, 2023
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Very well made fantastic sound
I had never heard of this type of passive soundbar but did not disappoint. Crystal clear sound, I can hear sounds I could never hear before in movies. Dialoggue is fantastic too. It's a bargain.
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Wow, just wow...
So glad we got this sound bar. Crystal clear sound and beautiful design. Paired a pair of 12inch subwoofers and don't need to go to the movie theater now.
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