Morel CDM 700 Review: Adding a 3.5-Inch Soft-Dome Midrange
The Morel CDM 700 is a 3.5-inch soft-dome midrange from Morel's Hybrid range, sold as a pair and rated at 100 W RMS (300 W peak) with 90 dB sensitivity and a listed response of 600 Hz – 6 kHz. Its Indian MRP is ₹64,990. It is the midrange Morel uses in the three-way Hybrid 63, and on its own it suits someone adding a dedicated midrange to an existing two-way front stage, most naturally a Hybrid 62, and running the result on a DSP. You can check stock and today's price on our CDM 700 product page.
Quick summary
A pair of 3.5-inch soft-dome midranges from the Hybrid range, the same driver Morel builds into the Hybrid 63.
Our listing mentions no crossover with the pair, so most add-on builds run it active, with two extra amplifier channels.
Morel's Hybrid 63 active plan gives it the band between 500 Hz and 2,500 Hz, at 12 dB per octave.
It needs a home, such as a pod, kick panel or door top; VA3 Car Studio builds custom speaker pods.
Morel CDM 700 specifications
Specification | Morel CDM 700 |
|---|---|
Type | 3.5-inch soft-dome midrange (pair) |
Series | Hybrid |
Power handling | 100 W RMS / 300 W peak |
Sensitivity | 90 dB (2.83 V / 1 m) |
Frequency response | 600 Hz – 6 kHz |
Voice coil | 2.1-inch Hexatech aluminium (Thomas Performance) |
Motor | Neodymium with C.A.R damped rear chamber (Thomas Performance) |
Size | About 90 mm across (dealers list 89 to 90 mm) |
Mounting drawing | 75.5 mm for the 3.5-inch size (Morel's Hybrid guide) |
Impedance | Not stated in our listing or the dealer pages we read |
India MRP | ₹64,990 |
Ratings come from our store listing. Morel's product page would not load for us in October 2026, so construction details are from dealer pages and set-up details from Morel's Hybrid installation guide (PDF), which lists the CDM700 as the series midrange. Check the driver's impedance before you assign amplifier channels.
What a 3.5-inch soft dome brings
Many car midranges are small cones. The CDM 700 uses a soft dome instead, and domes are generally chosen for wide, even dispersion, which suits a driver that will often sit off-axis in a pod or kick panel. Thomas Performance describes a 2.1-inch Hexatech aluminium voice coil, a neodymium motor with a C.A.R damped rear chamber and a very shallow profile, and says it comes as a matched pair with grilles. It also calls it the standard midrange in all Hybrid three-way systems, working with the MT300 tweeter and Hybrid woofers through the MXR300.4 crossover. Treat that as the dealer's promotional description rather than a measured result.
One detail is worth flagging. Morel's active plan for the Hybrid 63 high-passes the CDM 700 at 500 Hz, a little below the 600 Hz lower limit our listing quotes. Response figures are quoted within a tolerance, so this is not necessarily a conflict, but it is a reason to start at Morel's figure and adjust by measurement rather than push the driver lower.
Running it: channels and crossover points
The Hybrid 63 gets its CDM 700s with a three-way passive crossover. Bought separately, the pair has no crossover mentioned in our listing, so the practical route is active. Added to a two-way set, that means six channels: two each for woofers, midranges and tweeters. Morel's six-channel MDSP 8/6A DSP amplifier fits that layout.
For crossover points, Morel's guide gives the Hybrid 63 active plan, all at 12 dB per octave: midrange high-passed at 500 Hz and low-passed at 2,500 Hz, woofer low-passed at 500 Hz, tweeter high-passed at 2,500 Hz. It adds that the outputs must be filtered, which means every channel's filter goes in before the system plays music. That plan is Morel's starting point; time alignment and EQ then fit the midranges to your car. VA3 Car Studio does DSP tuning, and our guide to setting up a DSP explains the process.
Pairing the CDM 700 with another brand's woofers and tweeters is possible on a DSP, but the Morel documentation we found covers it only within the Hybrid family, so expect more tuning work outside it.
Where to mount it: pods, kick panels and door tops
Placement decides whether a third way is worth having. The usual choices are a pod on the A-pillar or dash near the tweeter, the top of the door panel, or a kick panel aimed across the car. Keeping the midrange close to the tweeter helps the two blend around the 2,500 Hz crossover, and mounting it high keeps vocals at dashboard height rather than at your knees.
Morel's guide shows screw clips for the midrange that work with or without a plastic frame and can be fitted either way up, and its mounting drawing gives 75.5 mm for the 3.5-inch size. VA3 Car Studio builds custom pods for midranges and tweeters, shaped to the pillar or dash and angled towards the listening position. A sealed, rigid pod matters as much as the angle, because a hollow plastic shell can colour the sound.
What owners and reviewers say about the Morel CDM 700
When we checked in October 2026, we found no owner or professional reviews of the CDM 700 sold on its own. The Thomas Performance page carries a dealer description without reviews, and the Hybrid 63 pages that include the CDM700, such as OnlineCarStereo's Hybrid 63 listing, show no customer reviews either. We will not fill the gap with guesswork. If you have built a three-way around a pair, tell us where you mounted them and how you tuned them.
Morel CDM 700 vs Elate Carbon MM3, Nano MM2 and the Hybrid 63
The Elate Carbon MM3 (₹1,19,990) is the other 3.5-inch Morel midrange we list. Its listing quotes 120 W RMS, 87 dB and a 90 Hz – 6 kHz response, so it reaches far lower on paper but is 3 dB less sensitive. The Nano MM2 (₹34,990) is the slim option: a 2-inch dome that dealers list at 9.3 mm deep, rated at 60 W RMS and 83 dB, for places where a 3.5-inch driver will not fit.
If you are starting from scratch, compare the three-way Hybrid 63 (₹1,74,990), which includes CDM 700s and three-way passive crossovers. A Hybrid 62 plus this pair totals ₹1,74,980 on our price list, almost the same money, but without the passive three-way network.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy the CDM 700 if you already run a Hybrid 62, or plan a Hybrid-based active front stage, and want a dedicated midrange with Morel's own crossover plan behind it. It also suits custom builders who have a good pod or kick-panel location and a DSP with channels to spare.
Look elsewhere if you want a passive system with no DSP, since our listing mentions no crossover with the pair; the Hybrid 63 is the simpler choice. If your only space is very shallow, the Nano MM2 is easier to fit.
Installation notes for Indian cars
Run the midrange cables at the same time as the tweeter wiring, so the A-pillar or dash trim only comes off once. Secure pods firmly; rough roads and speed breakers will find any loose panel. Dash-mounted pods sit in strong sun, so materials and adhesives need to cope with summer heat, and grilles help keep dust off the domes. VA3 Car Studio in Ghaziabad offers professional installation, from the pods to the final DSP tune.
Price and where to buy
The Morel CDM 700 carries an MRP of ₹64,990 for the pair. VA3 Car Studio often sells below MRP, so check the current offer on the CDM 700 product page. Every pair we sell is a genuine Morel product.
The bottom line
This is the piece that turns a Hybrid two-way into a three-way: a 3.5-inch soft dome with 100 W RMS handling, 90 dB sensitivity and a clear crossover plan from Morel. It needs a DSP, two extra channels and a well-built mounting position to earn its place. We found no owner reviews to report, so plan the install first and buy it as part of that plan.
Morel CDM 700 FAQ
Does the Morel CDM 700 come with a crossover?
Our listing describes a pair of midranges and mentions no crossover. The Hybrid 63 includes CDM 700s with three-way passive crossovers; bought on its own, plan on running the pair from a DSP.
Can I add the CDM 700 to a Hybrid 62?
Yes, that is the most natural use. Morel's Hybrid guide gives a three-way active plan for these drivers, so you would run six channels with crossover points at 500 Hz and 2,500 Hz.
What crossover points suit the CDM 700?
Morel's active plan for the Hybrid 63 high-passes the midrange at 500 Hz and low-passes it at 2,500 Hz, both at 12 dB per octave. Use that as the starting point and fine-tune in your car.
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