Monitor Audio Vesta Series Subwoofers

August 14, 2025

Press Release

The all-new Vestra subwoofers are designed for powerful, engaging bass that will bring your favourite music and movies to life - ideal on their own or in multiples for the ultimate deep bass experience.

The subwoofer is the vital element that delivers that magic of well-reproduced bass, a characteristic expertly engineered into the Vestra series.

Equipped with high linear-excursion C-CAM drive units and up to 500-watt Class-D amplifiers, the Vestra subwoofers deliver deep, immersive bass with precision and clarity.

The Vestra W10 is the ultimate upgrade for those seeking exceptional bass in a compact footprint. The Vestra W10 Subwoofer features are: High linear-excursion C-CAM (Ceramic Coated aluminium Magnesium) driver  |  250-Watt Class-D Amplifier  |  Sealed-Enclosure  |  Three EQ pre-set modes  |  Stereo unbalanced RCA inputs  |  LFE unbalanced RCA inputs  |  12 Volt trigger  |  3.5mm mono jack

the Vestra W12 delivers a potent combination of power, precision, and seamless design. The Vestra W12 Subwoofer features are: High linear-excursion C-CAM (Ceramic Coated aluminium Magnesium) driver  |  Triple suspension driver  |  500-Watt Class-D Amplifier  |  Sealed-Enclosure  |  Three EQ pre-set modes  |  Stereo unbalanced RCA inputs  |  LFE unbalanced RCA inputs  |  12 Volt trigger  |  3.5mm mono jack

The Vestra W15 is Monitor Audio's biggest and best. The Vestra W15 features are: High linear-excursion C-CAM (Ceramic Coated aluminium Magnesium) driver  |  Triple suspension driver  |  500-Watt Class-D Amplifier  |  Ported-Enclosure  |  Three EQ pre-set modes  |  Stereo unbalanced RCA inputs  |  LFE unbalanced RCA inputs  |  12 Volt trigger  |  3.5mm mono jack

Accurate and responsive bass drivers

The Vestra subwoofers feature high-excursion drivers with triple suspension (W12/W15) for precise bass control. Long copper voice coils, enhanced venting, and FEA-optimised steel components minimise distortion and heat. A custom surround maximises cone area and maintains control. The result: deep, agile, and powerful bass.

C-CAM for pistonic-performance

C-CAM is a lightweight yet incredibly rigid cone that minimises flexing, allowing for a faster response time and improved accuracy. Fronting a powerful motor system, the Vestra C-CAM bass driver delivers exceptional clarity and low distortion, allowing for the accurate reproduction of deep, controlled bass.

Delivering optimal performance: the strength within

Vestra cabinets combine a sleek minimalist design with acoustic precision. Rigid construction minimises resonance for clean, powerful bass. Vestra W10 and W12 feature sealed enclosures for flexible placement, while the Vestra W15’s ported design delivers deeper, harder-hitting lows. Finished in AV-friendly matte black or white finishes, Vestra is durable, stylish, and sonically impressive.

Class-D Amplification: Power, precision and efficiency

Behind the high-linear C-CAM driver, are powerful Class-D amplifiers (250W–500W) deliver optimised, pistonic performance with high efficiency and low distortion at any volume.

Vestra, ideal for multi-subwoofer AV Systems

Vestra subwoofers are perfect for multi-sub AV systems, delivering balanced sound with smooth, room-filling bass and no dead spots. Compact and stylish with DSP tuning, they blend easily into any space, creating a cinematic experience with deep, powerful bass, ideal for movies, music, and games.

Strato movie players provide lossless audio, maximizing sound quality with a range of downstream components. Strato supports multichannel and spatial audio codecs including Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Kaleidescape’s lossless audio makes your processor, amplifiers, and speakers sound the way the director intended. The dialogue is clearer, and every subtle sound and rumble draws you deeper into the story.

Downloaded, Not Streamed

Movie bitrates up to 100 Mbps. Kaleidescape movies are high bitrate and downloaded to local storage for uninterrupted, flawless playback. There is never buffering or degradation, unlike streaming services that are limited by internet infrastructure.

Technical Details & Specifications

DIMENSIONS

• 6.4in x 1.1in x 6.4in (W x H x D)
  (16.3cm x 3cm x 16.3cm)

WEIGHT

• 1.6lb (0.73kg)

POWER

• Max consumption: 13W
• Typical: 4.3W
• High power standby: 3.8W
• Lower power standby: 0.5W
• External power adapter with detachable line cord: 100-240VAC to 12VDC @ 5A, 60W, isolated ground

NETWORK

• Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-T)

OTHER CONNECTION

• USB (for disc cataloging)

CONTROL

• Front-panel IR receiver
• Kaleidescape control protocol over Ethernet (supported by Josh.ai, Crestron, AMX, Control4, Savant, the Kaleidescape apps, and other apps & control systems)
• Lutron RA3 and HomeWorks control over Ethernet

ENVIRONMENT

• Operating: 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
• Storage: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
• Relative humidity: 20 to 80% (operation) 5 to 90% (storage)
• Maximum operating altitude: 10,000ft (3,048m)
• Heat output: 44 BTU/hr (13W) max
• Airflow: none

FAN NOISE

• Silent (no internal fan)

VENTILATION

• Minimum 1in (2.5cm) space at the front
• Minimum 2in (5cm) space at the rear

MOUNTS (sold separately)

• Rack shelf with faceplates is available for mounting 1 or 2 (centered or side-by-side) Strato E players in a 19in rack, 1U space
• Wall mount available for mounting behind TV displays

CERTIFICATIONS

• CSA 62368-1
• IEC 62368-1
• FCC CLASS B
• CE
• RoHS Compliant

VIDEO OUTPUT

• HDMI 2.1
• HDCP 2.3 copy protection

VIDEO DISPLAY FORMATS

• Resolutions: 2160p60/50/30/25/24, 1080p60/50/24, 1080i60/50, 720p60/50, 576i, 576p, 480i, 480p
• Chroma: 4:4:4 8-bit up to 2160p60, 4:4:4 10/12-bit up to 2160p30, 4:2:2 12-bit up to 2160p60, 4:2:0 8/10/12-bit at 2160p50/60 only
• Color spaces: BT.2020, BT.709, BT.601
• Aspect ratios: 1.78:1 and 2.35:1 (CinemaScape), automatic or user interface selectable
• HDR: Dolby Vision (standard and low-latency) and HDR10 (SMPTE ST 2084, 2086)
• Movie playback up to 4K; UI in 2K

AUDIO OUTPUTS

• HDMI 2.1 (combined with video)

AUDIO FORMATS (HDMI Connector)

• Dolby Atmos
• DTS:X
• Dolby TrueHD
• DTS-HD Master Audio
• Dolby Digital Plus
• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• Dolby Digital
• DTS Digital Surround
• Dolby MAT PCM
• PCM (up to 7.1ch, 96kHz/24-bit)

STORAGE

• Standalone: Internal 480GB SSD (available storage for approximately 6 Kaleidescape high-bitrate movies)
• Grouped: Strato E can also access content stored on a Terra when connected and grouped via local network

MEDIA

• Kaleidescape movie store downloads: 4K Dolby Vision, 4K HDR10, 4K SDR, HD, and SD quality
• View 

  recent HD additions

   for Strato E in the movie store
• Current customers can also view their Strato E 

  compatibility page

   in the movie store