( 01 / 01 )Monitor AudioCreator C2LIn-ceiling
The Monitor Audio Creator C2L is a premium Tier 2 in-ceiling loudspeaker designed to deliver pristine, high-fidelity sound with exceptional clarity and wide dispersion. Ideal for home theatre and high-performance audio installations, it features advanced driver technology and innovative installation solutions.
Key Features
- Two-way in-ceiling design: 1 × 9" (229 mm) RST II bass driver and 1 × 1.25" (32 mm) C-CAM tweeter with UD Waveguide
- Installed frequency response 30 Hz - 25 kHz (−6 dB); 8 ohm nominal; 88 dB sensitivity (2.83 Vrms @ 1 m, installed)
- Quik-Link speaker-cable connector and Tri-Grip II fixings
- Cut-out 248 mm; mounting depth 99 mm
- Supplied as a single unit with a white CL-Round grille; pre-construction bracket CL-B
- This listing is Creator C2L only - not C2L-CP (controlled-performance back box) or C2L-T2X (dual-tweeter stereo/dipole)
Tier 2 in-ceiling performance
Monitor Audio describes this large Tier 2 in-ceiling model as a two-way loudspeaker with an RST II mid-bass driver and C-CAM tweeter in one chassis, for clarity, wide dispersion and high-fidelity sound comparable to a Monitor Audio passive box speaker. Corner and HF switches are provided on the C2L.
Installation
The C2L uses a 248 mm cut-out and 99 mm mounting depth, with the Quik-Link connector and Tri-Grip II dog-leg fixings. It is sold as a single unit with a white CL-Round grille. The official pre-construction bracket is CL-B. Do not use C2L-CP, C2L-T2X or C2L-A specification rows for this SKU.
Specifications
Figures below are copied from the official Monitor Audio Creator Series C2L specification table. There is no standalone C2L spec-sheet PDF on monitoraudio.com. C2L-CP / C2L-T2X / C2L-A numbers are not mixed in.
Acoustics
Source: Monitor Audio Creator Series C2L official specification table, https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/creator-series/c2l/
| System format | 2-way |
|---|---|
| Channels | 1 |
| Frequency response, installed (−6 dB) | 30 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Nominal impedance | 8 ohm |
| Minimum impedance (20 Hz to 20 kHz) | 6.4 ohm @ 15 kHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83 Vrms @ 1 m, installed) | 88 dB |
| Maximum peak SPL (single speaker @ 1 m, Z-weighted) | 117 dB |
| Continuous power handling (RMS into nominal impedance, pink noise with 6 dB crest factor) | 120 W |
| Recommended amplifier power (RMS into 8 ohm, music signal) | 60 - 240 W |
| Drive unit complement | 1 × 9" (229 mm) RST II bass driver; 1 × 1.25" (32 mm) C-CAM tweeter |
| Crossover frequency | LF/HF: 2 kHz |
Installation, finish and controls
Source: Monitor Audio Creator Series C2L official specification table, https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/creator-series/c2l/
| Mounting depth | 99 mm (3 7/8") |
|---|---|
| Cut-out hole diameter | 248 mm (9 3/4") |
| External dimensions including grille (H × W × D) | 278 × 278 × 103 mm (10 15/16 × 10 15/16 × 4 4/16") |
| Weight (each) | 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) |
| Pre-construction bracket | CL-B |
| Cabinet finish | Matt black, orange and bronze |
| Sold as | Single unit with CL-Round grille (white) |
| Corner switch | On/Off |
| HF switch | − / 0 / + |
| Warranty (Monitor Audio) | Lifetime |
Datasheets
Public manufacturer documents (link only - this does not add a downloads module):
