Monitor Audio Creator C3L-CP – Reference In-Ceiling Loudspeaker with Integrated Backbox
The Monitor Audio Creator C3L-CP is a high-end in-ceiling loudspeaker from the Creator Series Level 3, equipped with an integrated Controlled Performance Backbox.
This enclosed design ensures optimal cabinet volume for the drivers and guarantees consistently high sound quality – regardless of the ceiling or wall construction.
Controlled Performance Backbox
The mineral-filled backbox reduces rear sound radiation by approximately 30 dB while improving control in the mid and low frequencies.
This makes the loudspeaker particularly suitable for installations where good sound isolation between rooms is required.
High-Quality Driver Architecture
The C3L-CP utilizes state-of-the-art Monitor Audio technologies:
- IDC II Coaxial Driver
- MPD II High-Frequency Transducer
- RDT III Woofer
This combination ensures extremely precise, dynamic, and detailed reproduction.
Highlights
- Level 3 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
- Integrated Controlled Performance Backbox
- IDC II Coaxial Driver
- MPD II High-Frequency Transducer
- RDT III Woofer
Technical data
| Enclosure Type | 3-way |
| Channels | 1 |
| Frequency Response, Installed (-6 dB) | 80 Hz – 35 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ohms |
| Minimum Impedance (20 Hz to 20 kHz) | 4.9 Ohms @ 2 kHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83 Vrms @ 1m, Installed) | 89 dB |
| Maximum Peak SPL* (Single speaker @ 1m, Z-weighted) | 122 dB |
| Power Handling (RMS into Nominal Impedance, pink noise with 6 dB crest factor) | 120 W |
| Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS into 8 Ohms, music signal) | 45 – 180 W |
| Drive Unit Complement |
1 × 9" / 229 mm RDT III Bass Driver 1 × 4" / 102 mm IDC II Mid-range Driver 1 × 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 |
| Cut-Out Dimensions | 248 mm |
| Overall Dimensions incl. Grille (H × W × D) | 278 × 278 × 181 mm |
| Weight (each) | 5.7 kg |
| 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 |
