Buying guide
Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch
The flame, the supplied package and the choices worth settling before installation.
The decision
A front-facing fire with a defined starting package.
We would choose Spectrum Slimline 60 when you want a front-facing linear electric fireplace and a complete starting presentation without making premium LCD or open-sided glass the reason for the purchase. Its value is in whether its flame, media and everyday controls deliver the room you have in mind.
Start by looking at the actual fireplace in use. Then separate the appliance purchase from the wall and finishing work. A slim name does not remove the need to choose a mounting method, check the electrical route or understand what is in the box.
A good fit when…
You want the fire to face into the room and prefer a defined set of controls and media choices. You are planning the finished wall around the exact appliance.
Consider another range when…
You specifically want corner or bay glass, or the LCD presentation and audio functions of Orion V2. Those are product-selection decisions, not accessories to assume Spectrum can gain later.
See the difference
Judge the starting look before adding extras.
The important first comparison is between the room you want and the Spectrum package you are actually ordering. Use the supplied media arrangement as the baseline. Optional decorative changes should have a purpose rather than being treated as necessary to make the fireplace complete.
A room photograph can make a fireplace look much larger or more recessed than the appliance alone suggests. Use it to judge the setting and the exact drawing to establish scale.
See the flame and physical media presentation.
Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch
The details that change the choice
Know where Spectrum meets the brief.
Spectrum Slimline is supplied with its documented media and remote. Check the included-equipment list below before adding any compatible optional kit; a fireplace’s use in a larger furniture system does not make that furniture part of the appliance purchase. A useful order begins with the appliance, the selected installation method and only the compatible finishing items that method needs. It does not begin with adding every accessory shown beside the product.
Think about the daily routine. If you intend to keep one familiar flame setting and use the remote, the relevant question is whether those controls do what you need. Do not pay for a different platform solely because its feature list is longer.
Spectrum Slimline 60 also has a separate role within the documented Allwood media-wall system. Buying a fireplace and buying a complete wall system are different orders. Plan the Allwood main wall and any side storage as separate furniture purchases, alongside the Spectrum appliance.
| Exact reference | Measurement or requirement |
|---|---|
| Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch — Overall front | 59¾″ W × 17″ H × 4¾″ D |
| Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch — Recessed body | 58⅝″ W × 16⅛″ H × 4″ D |
| Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch — Finished opening | 58⅞″ W × 16¼″ H × 4″ minimum D |
| Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch — Viewing area | 55 13/16″ W × 12″ H |
Use the full documents for construction. These measurements retain their stated appliance, opening or trim identity; they are not interchangeable allowances.
The Hearth Outpost view
A simpler fireplace can be the deliberate choice.
Our take on Spectrum Slimline
We would put Spectrum on the shortlist for a front-facing feature wall where remote-controlled flame color, speed and ember lighting are the features you will use. The supplied logs and crystals give you a starting look without an immediate decorative-media purchase. Move to Orion for its LCD experience, or an open-sided range for that view—those are reasons to change platforms.
Ratings cover the Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch Electric Fireplace family.
What owners say
A 74-inch owner specifically liked the way the unit worked in a shallow wall. Another described the color options and flame appearance as the parts they enjoyed most. Those observations help explain its appeal as an everyday focal point.
Plan the whole project
Choose the installation method before the finish.
Confirm the exact SPS-60B manual and selected mounting arrangement with the installer. Outside dimensions, viewing dimensions and installation opening are different references. An existing outlet position is part of the plan, not proof that a finished installation will work.
Leave the specified air openings and service route clear. Furniture, a television and finishes need their own placement checks; the fireplace’s nominal width does not establish a TV or mantel clearance.
What arrives
Keep included, required and optional items separate.
Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch
- Firebox & presentation: Fireplace · log set · small glacier crystals
- Controls: Remote control
- Installation equipment: Wall bracket · wall-mount side skirts · recessing brackets · L-shaped bracket
- Hardware & documentation: Long and short screws · drywall anchors · cable connector · cover plate · instruction manual
Using the fireplace
A slow background fire or a brighter focal point.
Spectrum’s remote provides three flame-speed settings, five flame-brightness levels and ten flame colors plus a fade mode. The ember bed has its own ten colors, fade mode and five brightness levels. That separation lets you soften the bed without making every part of the presentation equally bright.
For a quiet visual setting during conversation, choose a slower flame, a fixed color and a lower media brightness, with the heater and blower off. When warmth is wanted, the remote provides low and high heater settings and temperature control. The heater operates only while the flame is on; the timer can shut the fireplace off after 30 minutes through eight hours.
That is the kind of everyday choice worth evaluating before moving to another platform. If those remote functions meet the brief, compare the supplied appearance and installation—not an assumption that the simpler range has only a power switch.
Shop the configurations
Continue with the exact configuration.
Continue with the exact configurations discussed here. Prices update from Shopify; surrounding site work and separately listed options are additional. Check the product page for the other carried variants.
Confidence in the purchase
Read the benefits and the terms together.
Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch
Standard appliance coverage is two years, with five-year coverage available through registration. Original-purchaser, purchase and other written conditions apply.
- Spectrum Slimline installation & owner’s manual
- SPS-60B dimensions & technical drawing
- Spectrum Slimline remote control guide
Read the full Modern Flames Spectrum Slimline 60-inch warranty
Before ordering
Settle these details while the project is still on paper.
- Choose the wall-mount or recessed method before finishing the wall.
- Check the SPS-60B drawing, air openings and electrical route.
- Decide whether the supplied logs, crystals and remote meet the brief.
- Keep Allwood furniture and other optional purchases separate from the fireplace.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Send your planned wall dimensions and preferred mounting method. We can help you check the Spectrum package and the finishing items your installation needs.
Speak to an Expert
Good questions
A clearer choice.
Is this an Orion LCD fireplace?
No. Spectrum Slimline is a separate product family. Do not assume Orion features, apps or accessories apply.
Does the fireplace purchase include a complete media wall?
No. This guide concerns the Spectrum appliance. The Allwood wall system is a separate configuration and shopping decision.
Can I use the flames without additional heat?
Yes. You can keep the flames on with the heater and blower off. When you do want heat, the flame must also be on.