Monitor Audio Creator C3L – High-Performance Creator Series Ceiling Speaker
The Monitor Audio Creator C3L is a high-performance ceiling speaker from the Creator Series Level 3, combining uncompromising sound quality with discrete integration.
It was developed for high-end home cinema and multi-room installations where particularly precise and dynamic sound reproduction is required.
IDC II Coaxial Driver for Precise Imaging
The C3L uses an IDC II Coaxial Mid/High Frequency Driver, which enables extremely precise and uniform sound dispersion.
This design ensures a stable soundstage with clear localization of voices and instruments.
State-of-the-Art Monitor Audio Driver Technology
The speaker combines several high-quality components:
- IDC II Coaxial Driver
- MPD II High-Frequency Transducer
- RDT III Bass Driver
These technologies ensure particularly detailed and dynamic reproduction.
Highlights
- Level 3 Ceiling Speaker
- IDC II Coaxial Driver
- MPD II High-Frequency Transducer
- RDT III Bass Driver
- Quik-Link Connection
- Tri-Grip II Mounting
Technical data
| Enclosure Type | 3-Way |
| Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Response, Installed (-6 dB) | 45 Hz – 35 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Minimum Impedance (20 Hz to 20 kHz) | 4.8 Ohms @ 2 kHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83 Vrms @ 1m, Installed) | 89 dB |
| Maximum Peak SPL* (Single Speaker @ 1m, Z-Weighted) | 119 dB |
| Power Handling (RMS at Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise with 6 dB Crest Factor) | 150 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS at 8 Ohms, Music Signal) | 60 – 225 W |
| Driver Complement |
1 × 9" / 229 mm RDT III Woofer 1 × 4" / 102 mm IDC II Mid-range 1 × 1" / 25 mm IDC II Tweeter |
| Crossover Frequency |
LF/MF: 700 Hz MF/HF: 3.5 kHz |
| Mounting Depth | 157 mm |
| Mounting Cutout Diameter | 248 mm |
| Cabinet Dimensions incl. Grille (H × W × D) | 278 × 278 × 161 mm |
| Weight (per unit) | 5 kg |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | CL-B |
| Enclosure Finish | Matt Black, Orange & Green |
| Available As | Single unit with CL Round Grille (White) |
| Corner Switch | On / Off |
| HF Switch | - / 0 / + |
| MF Switch | - / 0 / + |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
