Monitor Audio C2L-A Creator Series Angled In-Ceiling Speaker
Key Features
- Angled in-ceiling design for precise sound projection
- 1 x 1.25-inch C-CAM Gold tweeter with UD Waveguide II
- 1 x 9-inch RST II mid-bass driver
- Two-way speaker design
- Highly directive performance for focused listening
- Ideal for larger rooms and home cinema installations
- Suitable for immersive audio and height-channel applications
- HF adjustment and boundary compensation
- Quik-Link speaker cable connector for faster installation
- Tri-Grip II fixing system for secure fitment
- 248mm cut-out diameter
- Flush-fitting magnetic grille
- White grille supplied as standard
- Optional black and square grille options available
Precise, Focused Sound from the Ceiling
The Monitor Audio C2L-A Creator Series is an angled in-ceiling speaker designed for installations where accurate sound direction and strong performance are essential. Its angled driver arrangement helps project audio towards the listening position, making it particularly well suited to larger rooms, home cinemas and immersive multi-channel systems.
With a 9-inch RST II mid-bass driver and C-CAM Gold tweeter, the C2L-A delivers controlled bass, clear detail and a natural, well-balanced presentation without taking up valuable floor or wall space.
Designed for Larger Rooms
At the heart of the C2L-A is a 9-inch RST II mid-bass driver, derived from Monitor Audio's high-performance speaker designs. The rigid cone construction helps reduce unwanted distortion while delivering responsive, powerful bass with excellent control.
Its improved efficiency compared with the C2M model allows the speaker to achieve higher output levels without demanding as much amplifier power, making it a strong choice for larger rooms and installations where consistent volume and impact are important.
Detailed and Lifelike High Frequencies
The 1.25-inch C-CAM Gold tweeter provides a smooth and detailed high-frequency response. Combined with the UD Waveguide II, it helps integrate the treble with the mid-bass driver for a cohesive and natural sound.
The angled tweeter further improves sound direction, allowing installers to focus high-frequency detail towards the seating area rather than simply firing straight down from the ceiling.
Ideal for Home Cinema and Immersive Audio
The C2L-A is particularly effective as part of a discreet home cinema or immersive audio installation. Its highly directive design makes it useful for height channels and other applications where precise sound placement is important.
Whether used for film soundtracks, music or multi-room audio, the angled design helps put the sound where it is needed while keeping the installation visually unobtrusive.
Easy and Secure Installation
Monitor Audio has equipped the C2L-A with its Quik-Link speaker cable connector, helping to make wiring faster and simpler during installation. The re-engineered Tri-Grip II dog-leg fixing system provides a secure three-point fit while making positioning straightforward.
The speaker has a 248mm cut-out diameter, making accurate preparation simple for professional installers.
Discreet, Flush-Fitting Design
Once installed, the C2L-A sits neatly within the ceiling with a low-profile, magnetically attached grille. The standard white grille can be spray painted to match the surrounding ceiling, helping the speaker blend into the room.
Optional black grilles are also available in round and square designs, while an optional square grille can provide an alternative finish where preferred.
Why Choose the Monitor Audio C2L-A?
The Monitor Audio C2L-A combines the convenience of an in-ceiling speaker with the directional performance normally associated with conventional loudspeakers. Its angled C-CAM tweeter and large RST II driver provide a more focused and powerful sound, while the discreet installation keeps the room looking clean.
For larger home cinemas, multi-channel music systems and premium architectural audio installations, the C2L-A offers a practical way to achieve detailed, powerful sound without compromising the appearance of the room.
Technical Specifications
| System Format |
2-Way |
| Channels |
1 |
| Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB) |
30 Hz – 25 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance |
8 Ohm |
| Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz) |
6.4 Ohm @ 150 Hz |
| Sensitivity (2.83Vrms @ 1m, Installed) |
88 dB |
| Maximum Peak SPL (Single Speaker @ 1m, Z-Weighted) |
117 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) |
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 |
| Mounting Depth |
99 mm (3⅞") |
| Cut-Out Hole Diameter |
248 mm (9¾") |
| External Dimensions (Including Grille, H × W × D) |
278 × 278 × 103 mm (10¹⁵⁄₁₆ × 10¹⁵⁄₁₆ × 4⁴⁄₁₆") |
| Weight (Each) |
2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz) |
| Pre-Construction Bracket |
CL-B |
| Cabinet Finish |
Matte Black & Orange & Bronze |
| Sold As |
Single Unit with CL-Round Grille (White) |
| Corner Switch |
On/Off |
| HF Switch |
- / 0 / + |
| Warranty |
Lifetime |
