Monitor Audio C3L-CP
This large Tier 3 in-ceiling loudspeaker is a three-way model featuring an RDT III bass driver, IDC II midrange driver, and IDC II tweeter with UD Waveguide II. Its fully sealed back box delivers consistently high performance, no matter where it is used. It has a cut-out dimension of 248 mm and revolutionary Quik-Link speaker cable connector and Tri-Grip II for quick, simple, reliable, and strong installation and fitting.
Features at a glance:
Ideal for installations where high-performance acoustics are desired | Fitted back box | Three-way design | Mid-frequency ‘mid-pod array’ | 1 x 1" IDC II tweeter with UD Waveguide II for lifelike sound | 1 x 9" RDT III bass driver | 1 x 4" IDC II midrange driver | Quik-Link speaker cable connector for quicker installation | Tri-Grip II for easy and secure fitment
British High-Fidelity Architectural Sound Redefined
This high-performance, large Tier 3 in-ceiling loudspeaker is designed to deliver pristine, engaging acoustics where pristine sound quality is desired. It is a three-way model featuring the very latest acoustic technologies from Monitor Audio.
This really is the last word in installed performance, featuring an RDT III bass driver, an IDC II midrange driver, and an IDC II tweeter with UD Waveguide II. This combination ensures levels of acoustic transparency and detail found in Monitor Audio’s premium loudspeaker ranges, where much of his acoustic technology was developed.
As a Controlled Performance (CP) model, it is fitted with a fully sealed back box that provides an ideal air load for the drivers, optimising mid-range and bass performance while maintaining sonic consistency regardless of interior wall construction. These rigid, mineral-filled enclosures reduce the sound from the back of the cabinet by around 30 dB. This range guarantees excellent audio quality and versatility, for a superior level of sound isolation between rooms and floors.
It has a cut-out diameter of 248 mm and uses the Quik-Link speaker cable connector, which revolutionises the ease and speed of speaker installation. Tri-Grip has also been evolved for simple, reliable, and strong fitment.
An optional square grille can be used with this model.
A Choice of Grilles offering Timeless Style
All Creator Series in-ceiling speakers come, as standard, with white grilles.
For those that want to ‘hide’ or ‘blend’ their integrated speakers with darker décor, black grilles are also available as an optional accessory in round and square designs.
Lifetime Warranty
Due to the confidence we have in the quality, robust design, and sound performance of our architectural speakers, Monitor Audio offers a lifetime warranty across our Creator Series speakers, matching or exceeding market standards.
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Specifications
- System Format
- 3–Way
- Channels
- 1
- Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB)
- 80 Hz – 35 kHz
- Nominal Impedance
- 6 ohm
- Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz)
- 4.9 Ohm @ 2 kHz
- Sensitivity (2.83Vrms@1m, Installed)
- 89 dB
- Maximum Peak SPL* (single speaker @ 1m Z-Weighted)
- 122 dB
- Continuous Power Handling (RMS into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor)
- 120 W
- Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 8 OHM, Music Signal)
- 45 – 180 W
- Drive Unit Complement
- 1 x 9" (229 mm) RDT III bass driver 1 x 4" (102 mm) IDC II midrange driver 1 x 1" (25 mm) IDC II tweeter
- Crossover Frequency
- LF/MF: 700 Hz MF/HF: 3.5 kHz
- Bass Alignment
- Sealed
- Mounting Depth
- 177.5 mm (663/64")
- Cut-Out Hole Diameter
- 248 mm (93/4")
- External Dimensions (Including Grille (H x W x D))
- 278 x 278 x 181 mm (1015/16 x 1015/16 x 71/8")
- Weight (each)
- 5.7 kg (12 lb 10 oz)
- Pre-Construction Bracket
- CL-B
- Cabinet Finish
- Matte black & Orange & Green
- Sold As
- Single Unit with CL-Round Grille (white)
- Corner Switch
- On/Off
- HF Switch
- - /0/ +
- MF Switch
- - /0/ +
- Warranty
- Lifetime
Manufacturer's Description — Monitor Audio
This large Tier 3 in-ceiling loudspeaker is a three-way model featuring an RDT III bass driver, IDC II midrange driver, and IDC II tweeter with UD Waveguide II. Its fully sealed back box delivers consistently high performance, no matter where it is used. It has a cut-out dimension of 248 mm and revolutionary Quik-Link speaker cable connector and Tri-Grip II for quick, simple, reliable, and strong installation and fitting.
Features at a glance:
Ideal for installations where high-performance acoustics are desired | Fitted back box | Three-way design | Mid-frequency ‘mid-pod array’ | 1 x 1" IDC II tweeter with UD Waveguide II for lifelike sound | 1 x 9" RDT III bass driver | 1 x 4" IDC II midrange driver | Quik-Link speaker cable connector for quicker installation | Tri-Grip II for easy and secure fitment
British High-Fidelity Architectural Sound Redefined
This high-performance, large Tier 3 in-ceiling loudspeaker is designed to deliver pristine, engaging acoustics where pristine sound quality is desired. It is a three-way model featuring the very latest acoustic technologies from Monitor Audio.
This really is the last word in installed performance, featuring an RDT III bass driver, an IDC II midrange driver, and an IDC II tweeter with UD Waveguide II. This combination ensures levels of acoustic transparency and detail found in Monitor Audio’s premium loudspeaker ranges, where much of his acoustic technology was developed.
As a Controlled Performance (CP) model, it is fitted with a fully sealed back box that provides an ideal air load for the drivers, optimising mid-range and bass performance while maintaining sonic consistency regardless of interior wall construction. These rigid, mineral-filled enclosures reduce the sound from the back of the cabinet by around 30 dB. This range guarantees excellent audio quality and versatility, for a superior level of sound isolation between rooms and floors.
It has a cut-out diameter of 248 mm and uses the Quik-Link speaker cable connector, which revolutionises the ease and speed of speaker installation. Tri-Grip has also been evolved for simple, reliable, and strong fitment.
An optional square grille can be used with this model.
A Choice of Grilles offering Timeless Style
All Creator Series in-ceiling speakers come, as standard, with white grilles.
For those that want to ‘hide’ or ‘blend’ their integrated speakers with darker décor, black grilles are also available as an optional accessory in round and square designs.
Lifetime Warranty
Due to the confidence we have in the quality, robust design, and sound performance of our architectural speakers, Monitor Audio offers a lifetime warranty across our Creator Series speakers, matching or exceeding market standards.
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