{"product_id":"monitor-audio-creator-series-c2l-cp-controlled-performance-in-ceiling-large-speaker","title":"Monitor Audio Creator Series C2L-CP Controlled Performance In-Ceiling Large Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMonitor Audio C2L-CP In-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Tier 2 in-ceiling speaker with a 9-inch RST II bass driver, 1.25-inch C-CAM tweeter, and a fully sealed back box for consistent architectural sound and stronger room-to-room isolation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monitor Audio C2L-CP is built for projects where ceiling speakers need to do more than just disappear. It sits higher in the Creator Series line-up as a Tier 2 model, using a 9-inch RST II mid-bass driver, a 1.25-inch C-CAM tweeter, and a fully sealed back box to deliver more controlled, consistent performance regardless of the ceiling construction around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat sealed back-box design is a big part of the point here. Monitor Audio says it provides the ideal air load for the drivers, improves midrange and bass performance, and reduces sound from the rear of the cabinet by around 30dB. In practical terms, that means better sonic consistency from room to room and a more sensible fit for projects where acoustic control and isolation matter, not just raw output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSealed Back Box for Better Consistency\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA stronger architectural option when control and isolation matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C2L-CP is part of Monitor Audio’s Controlled Performance range, which means it is fitted with a fully sealed enclosure from the outset. That is a meaningful upgrade over open-back ceiling speakers because the performance is less dependent on whatever void or construction cavity happens to be behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor real-world jobs, that makes the C2L-CP a better choice in higher-spec residential installs, multi-room projects, and spaces where you want a more predictable result rather than hoping the ceiling cavity behaves nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e9-Inch RST II Driver and 1.25-Inch C-CAM Tweeter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarger scale, cleaner detail, and more authority from an in-ceiling format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio uses a 9-inch RST II bass driver here alongside a 1.25-inch C-CAM tweeter with UD Waveguide II. It describes the result as clearer, more lifelike, and more in line with the sound quality you would expect from one of its passive box speakers rather than a basic architectural speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes sense on paper as well. With a quoted installed frequency response of 75Hz to 25kHz, 89dB sensitivity, and a maximum peak SPL of 120dB, the C2L-CP is clearly aimed at rooms where the ceiling speaker needs to carry real weight and presence, not just background fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStronger Acoustic Performance with Practical Install Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuik-Link, Tri-Grip II, and a large-format cut-out for serious custom-install work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonitor Audio gives the C2L-CP its Quik-Link speaker cable connector and Tri-Grip II fixing system, both designed to speed up installation and improve mounting security. The cut-out is 248mm and mounting depth is 177.5mm, so this is a larger-format install speaker that needs proper planning, but it is also clearly designed to make that process cleaner once you are on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor installers, that balance matters. A speaker at this level should sound serious, but it also needs to be practical to fit in real ceilings without unnecessary fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCreator Series Flexibility and Grille Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite as standard, with optional square and black grille choices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C2L-CP is supplied as a single unit with a white CL-Round grille, and Monitor Audio also lists optional square grilles for this model. Across the Creator Series, optional black grilles are available for darker interiors and more visually controlled spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it easier to use the speaker in both conventional white-ceiling installs and higher-design rooms where the ceiling finish needs a bit more thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMonitor Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eC2L-CP\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eIn-Ceiling Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCreator Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTier\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTier 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSystem Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e2-Way\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eChannels\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1 x 1.25-inch (32mm) C-CAM tweeter with UD Waveguide II\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBass Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e1 x 9-inch (229mm) RST II bass driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response, Installed (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e75Hz – 25kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e8 Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e6.6 Ohm @ 10kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity, Installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e89dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Peak SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e120dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eContinuous Power Handling (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e100W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e50 – 200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLF\/HF: 2.25kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBass Alignment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e177.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCut-Out Hole Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e248mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eExternal Dimensions (Including Grille)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e278 x 278 x 181mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e3.3kg each\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePre-Construction Bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCL-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCabinet Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMatte Black \u0026amp; Orange \u0026amp; Bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCorner Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOn \/ Off\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eHF Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003e- \/ 0 \/ +\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eSingle Unit with CL-Round Grille (white)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCore Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIn-ceiling speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreator Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTier 2 architectural speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eControlled Performance model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFully sealed back box\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e2-way system format\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDriver Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x 9-inch (229mm) RST II bass driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e1 x 1.25-inch (32mm) C-CAM tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUD Waveguide II integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFrequency response, installed (-6dB): 75Hz – 25kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 8 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMinimum impedance: 6.6 Ohm at 10kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSensitivity, installed: 89dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaximum peak SPL: 120dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContinuous power handling: 100W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 50 – 200W\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCrossover frequency: LF\/HF: 2.25kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSealed Back Box Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFully sealed enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIdeal air load for the drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptimised mid-range and bass performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMore consistent sound regardless of wall or ceiling construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAround 30dB reduction of rear-radiated sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eImproved isolation between rooms and floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQuik-Link speaker cable connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTri-Grip II fixing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 177.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCut-out hole diameter: 248mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExternal dimensions including grille: 278 x 278 x 181mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePre-construction bracket: CL-B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTuning and Adjustment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCorner switch: On \/ Off\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHF switch: - \/ 0 \/ +\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFinish and Grilles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMatte Black \u0026amp; Orange \u0026amp; Bronze cabinet finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupplied with white CL-Round grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional square grilles available\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional black grille options available across the Creator Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWeight and Warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.3kg each\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSold as a single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe C2L-CP makes a lot of sense when the brief is not just “put a speaker in the ceiling,” but “get a genuinely good result from a ceiling speaker.” The sealed back box is the big story here. It gives you a much more controlled and predictable outcome, and that matters in better homes and better installs where consistency and isolation are part of the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it feels like a serious architectural speaker rather than a token upgrade. The 9-inch RST II driver, proper tweeter, sealed enclosure, level adjustments, and lifetime warranty all point to a product that is meant for proper custom-install work. For the right room, it is a strong option when you want architectural audio to sound deliberate and resolved rather than simply hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. Contact us for current availability, grille options, and system design advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monitor Audio","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":47764334084283,"sku":"MON-C2LCPX-IC-SPK-XXX","price":849.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/t2-l-cp.1600x1600.jpg?v=1777431339","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/monitor-audio-creator-series-c2l-cp-controlled-performance-in-ceiling-large-speaker","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}