MONITOR AUDIO C1L Creator Series In Ceiling Speakers User Manual

MONITOR AUDIO C1L Creator Series In Ceiling Speakers User Manual

Preparing your installation

Before you unpack your speakers, please make sure that there is plenty of available floor space.

Inside the carton, you will find a cut-out template that you can use the mark and cut into your ceilings or walls to the correct size, you’ll also find your Quik-Link terminal and grille in the box.

CAUTION : The Creator Series loudspeakers can only be fixed into plasterboard (dry-lined) or suspended ceilings (in-ceiling models), with a thickness of up to 35mm (excluding the Super Slim series, which can be fixed up to 15mm) and walls (in-wall models), with a thickness of up to 30mm. Solid wall installation will require channelling out and framework constructed to provide a structure for the Tri Grip dog legs to clamp to. For safety reasons, if you are unsure of your ability to provide a secure and safe fixing, do not attempt to fix these speakers, please obtain the services of a competent and qualified trades person.

CAUTION: Ensure that there are no water pipes or electricity cables running within the wall or ceiling structure before cutting the speaker apertures. Work from secure steps and avoid trailing wires

Overtightening warning

Do not over tighten the Tri-Grip Dog Leg clamps. Over tightening the clamping mechanism on any in ceiling/ in wall speaker can result in damage to the speaker mounting hardware, ceiling/ wall or speaker frame, and/or deflection in the speaker frame during installation.

If you notice any of the above during installation, you have over tightened the Tri Grip Dog Leg. Back off the mounting screw until deflection is reduced to allow the product to sit firmly against the ceiling or wall.

IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 5Kgf/cm (4.34 lbf/inch.) or 0.5 NM when tightening the Tri Grip dog leg screws.

When using a cordless screwdriver/ drill to install this product ensure the clutch is set to it’s lowest setting to avoid over-tightening and damaging the mounting hardware.

Installation – In-Ceiling speaker

• Draw around cut-out template
  

• Cut around traced lines

• Feed speaker wire to hole
  

• Insert speaker wire into Quik-Link
  

• Attach Quik-Link to terminal panel
  

• Push speaker into hole and tighten all 3 Tri-Grip dog legs
  

• Attach magnetic grille
  

• Draw and cut around cut-out template
  

• Run cabling to the cut-out hole

• Connect cable to Quik-Link terminal
  

• Connect Quik-Link terminal to speaker
  

• Guide speaker into cut-out hole

• Tighten Tri-Grip II screws
  

• Attach magnetic grille

In-Wall mid-pod rotation

You can rotate the mid-pod section of Creator Series In-Wall models (excluding W1-M) when using in a centre-channel configuration.

• Unscrew holding screws

• Turn Mid-Pod 90º
  

• Tighten Screws
  

Setting up a surround sound system

AV positioning
Please refer to the illustration on the right for the ideal angles and positions of each speaker in your surround system.

If setting up a 5.1 system you should place your surrounds in position (A).

If setting up a 7.1 surround system you should place your side speakers in position (B) and rear speakers in position (C) to create a full 360° soundstage.

5.1 = A
7.1 = B + C

Dolby Atmos®
Please see the diagram on the right for ideal positioning of 2 or 4 Dolby Atmos® speaker setups. Typically these would be in line with the front left and right speakers.

Quik-Link terminals

Quik-Link has been invented to make the installation of in ceiling and in wall speakers as safe and as quick as possible. You simply take the terminal off the speaker prior to installing (possibly even at first fix/ pre-installation stage) and connect the terminal to the speaker cables using the sprung terminals.

Once the installation is complete the terminal, which is now connected with the speaker cables, magnetically snaps and locks into place on the rear of the speaker as you place the speaker into ceiling or wall.

A second (purple) Quik-Link terminal is included with the T2X speakers for when used in a stereo installation

Painting the grilles

NOTE: Replacement grille scrims are not supplied. If you wish to paint your grilles, contact your place of purchase to obtain the replacement grille scrims. Do not paint the IW260X and 460X grilles as spare scrims are not available for after you have painted the grille.

1. Remove the grille scrim from the inside of the grille.
2. Paint all grilles required for the installation with the same batch of paint (if they are to be the same colour). Spray paint is easier to apply or use a stippling action when brushing to avoid blocking the holes of the grille.
3. When dry, attach the replacement membrane scrim into the inside of the grille.
4. Fit the grille to the speaker.

Speaker controls

to a wall/corner or whenspeaker installed in a smaller than recommended MDF back box.
Music/Movie. (T2X only).| Music/Movie.| Inverts the phase of the tweeter closest to the switch for use as a di-pole speaker.| Music for music (wide dispersion, 60/90/120deg coverage with HF switch)Movie for di-pole configuration
Note: Movie should only be used in Mono.
Mono/Stereo. (T2X only).| Mono/Stereo.| Mono or Stereo configuration.| Stereo sound from a single speaker. Feed with both left and right speaker cables.
Note: Mono for single feed movie/music use.

NOTE: As with all audio, the settings you chose to use are subject to your own personal MF/HF + = 120×60º tastes and the affect your room has on the acoustics. Experimentation is strongly advised to
find the best setting for you

+  . –         0°          –    . +

| Cut/boost high frequency coverage and recommendedlistening window.| C2S, C2M, C2M-CP, C2L, C2L-CPHF – = 30×30º HF • = 60×60º HF + = 90×90ºC2M-T2X, C2L- T2XHF – = 60×60º HF • = 90×90º HF + = 120×120ºC3M, C3L, C3L-CPHF – = 45×45º HF • = 75×75º HF + = 105×105ºC3L-ANote: MF/HF on-axis at -25º, hence asymmetricvertical dispersion/listening window HF – = 45x(-45/+0)ºHF • = 75x(-60/+15)º HF + = 105x(-75/+30)ºW2M, W2M-CPHF – = 45×30º HF • = 90×45º HF + = 120×60ºW3MHF – = 45×30º HF • = 90×45ºHF + = 120×60º
MF.| – / • / +.| Cut/boost mid frequency coverage andrecommended listening window.| C3M, C3L, C3L-CPMF – = 45×45º MF • = 75×75º MF + = 105×105ºC3L-ANote: MF/HF on-axis at -25º, hence asymmetricvertical dispersion/listening window MF – = 45x(-45/+0)ºMF • = 75x(-60/+15)º MF + = 105x(-75/+30)ºW3MMF/HF – = 45×30ºMF/HF • = 90×45º MF/HF + = 120×60º

Warranty

In the unlikely event that there is a defect with this product, it is covered by the Monitor Audio manufacturer’s warranty, provided that the product was supplied by an authorised Monitor Audio retailer.

For the period of cover please refer to the product page on our website at monitoraudio.com

Register your Creator Series speakers
to ensure the best possible product and customer support

Register your speakers using the QR code
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Specifications

Model Name| C1S| C1M| C1L| C2S| C2 M| C2M- T2X| C2M-CP
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Sensitivity (2.83Vrms@1m, Installed)| 84dB| 86dB| 88dB| 84dB| 86dB| 86dB| 87dB
Cutout Size| Ø 171 mm (6 3/4”)| Ø 212 mm (8 3/8”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 171 mm (6 3/4”)| Ø 212 mm (8 3/8”)| Ø 212 mm (8 3/8”)| Ø 212 mm (8 3/8”)
Mounting Depth| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 177.5 mm (6 63/64”)
External Dimensions Inc Grilles (Ø x D)| Ø 201 x 103 mm(Ø 7 15/16 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 242 x 103 mm(Ø 9 1/2 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 278 x 103 mm(Ø 10 15/16 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 201 x 103 mm(Ø 7 15/16 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 242 x 103 mm(Ø 9 1/2 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 242 x 103 mm(Ø 9 1/2 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 242 x 181.5 mm(Ø 9 1/2 x 7 1/8”)
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 8 Ohms, Music Signal)| 25-100 W| 35-130 W| 40-150 W| 35-130 W| 40-150 W| 40-150 W (Mono)2 x 75 W (Stereo)| 35–130 W
Continuous Power Handling (RMS into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor)| 50 W| 65 W| 75 W| 65 W| 75 W| 150 W (Mono)2 x 75 W (Stereo)| 65 W
Nominal Impedance| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 8 Ohms| 4 Ohms (Mono)8 Ohms (Stereo)| 8 Ohms
Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz)| 6.6 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 6.5 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 6.4 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 6.8 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 6.6 Ohms @ 150 Hz| 3.4 Ohms @ 15 kHz (Mono)6.8 Ohms @ 15kHz (Stereo)| 6.4 Ohms @ 15 kHz
Drive Unit Complement| 5” (127 mm) C-CAMmid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) C-CAMmid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)C-CAM tweeter| 9” (229 mm) C-CAMmid-bass driver 1 1/4” (32 mm)C-CAM tweeter| 5” (127 mm) RST IImid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) RST IImid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) RST IIdual-coilmid-bass driver 2 x 1” (25 mm) C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) RST IImid-bass driver 1” (25 mm)C-CAM tweeter
Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB)| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 35 Hz – 30 kHz| 30 Hz – 25 kHz| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 35 Hz – 35 kHz| 35 Hz – 30 kHz| 70 Hz – 35 kHz
Maximum Peak SPL (single speaker @ 1m Z-Weighted)| 110dB| 113dB| 116dB| 111dB| 114dB| (Mono) 114dB| 116dB
Channels| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1 (Mono) 2(Stereo)| 1
System Format| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way
Bass Alignment| –| –| –| –| –| –| Sealed
Crossover Frequency| LF/HF: 3 kHz| LF/HF: 2 kHz| LF/HF: 2 kHz| LF/HF: 2.5 kHz| LF/HF: 2.25 kHz| LF/HF: 2.25 kHz| LF/HF: 2.5 kHz
Boundary Switch| –| –| –| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off
MF Switch| –| –| –| –| –| –| –
HF Switch| –| –| –| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+
Music/Movie Switch| –| –| –| –| –| Music/Movie| –
Mono/Stereo Switch| –| –| –| –| –| Mono/Stereo| –
Construction Material| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant
Weight| 1.4 kg (3 lb 1 oz)| 1.9 kg (4 lb 3 oz)| 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz)| 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz)| 2 kg (4 lb 6 oz)| 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz)| 2.6 kg (5 lb 11 oz)
Pre-Construction bracket| CS-B| CM-B| CL-B| CS-B| CM-B| CM-B| CM-B
Back Box| CSM-BOX| CSM-BOX| CML-BOX| CSM-BOX| CSM-BOX| CSM-BOX| CSM-BOX
Sensitivity (2.83Vrms@1m, Installed)| 88dB| 88dB| 89dB| 87dB| 89dB| 89dB| 89dB
Cutout Size| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 212 mm (8 3/8”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)| Ø 248 mm (9 3/4”)
Mounting Depth| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 99 mm (3 7/8”)| 177.5 mm (6 63/64”)| 148 mm (5 13/16”)| 157 mm (6 3/16”)| 177.5 mm (6 63/64”)| 157 mm (6 3/16”)
External Dimensions Inc Grilles (Ø x D)| Ø 278 x 103 mm(Ø 10 15/16 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 278 x 103 mm(Ø 10 15/16 x 4 4/16”)| Ø 278 x 181 mm(Ø 10 15/16 x 7 1/8”)| Ø 242 x 151 mm(Ø 9 1/2 x 5 15/16”)| Ø 278 x 161 mm(Ø 10 15/16 x 6 5/16”)| Ø 278 x 181 mm(Ø 10 15/16 x 7 1/8”)| Ø 278 x 161 mm(Ø 10 15/16 x 6 5/16”)
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 8 OHM, Music Signal)| 60–240 W| 60–240 W(Mono)2 x 60–240 W(Stereo)| 50–200 W| 45-180 W| 60-225 W| 45-180 W| 60-225 W
Continuous Power Handling (RMS into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor)| 120 W| 240 W (Mono)2 x 120 W(Stereo)| 100 W| 120 W| 150 W| 120 W| 150 W
Nominal Impedance| 8 Ohms| 4 Ohms (Mono)8 Ohms (Stereo)| 8 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms
Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz)| 6.4 Ohms @ 15 kHz| 3.2 Ohms @ 15 kHz (Mono)6.4 Ohms @ 15kHz (Stereo)| 6.6 Ohms @ 10 kHz| 4.8 Ohms @ 2 kHz| 4.8 Ohms @ 2 kHz| 4.9 Ohms @ 2 kHz| 4.6 Ohms @ 2 kHz
Drive Unit Complement| 9” (229 mm) RST IImid-bass driver 1 1/4” (32 mm)C-CAM tweeter| 9” (229 mm) RSTII dual-coil mid- bass driver2 x 1 1/4” (32 mm) C-CAM tweeter| 9” (229 mm) RST IImid-bass driver 1 1/4” (32 mm)C-CAM tweeter| 7” (178 mm) RDTIII bass driver 4” (102 mm)IDC II midrange driver1” (25 mm) IDC IItweeter| 9” (229 mm) RDTIII bass driver 4” (102 mm)IDC II midrange driver1” (25 mm) IDC IItweeter| 9” (229 mm) RDTIII bass driver 4” (102 mm)IDC II midrange driver1” (25 mm) IDC IItweeter| 9” (229 mm) RDTIII bass driver 4” (102 mm)IDC II midrange driver1” (25 mm)mmIDC II tweeter
Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB)| 30 Hz – 25 kHz| 30 Hz – 30 kHz| 75 Hz – 25 kHz| 45 Hz – 35 kHz| 45 Hz – 35 kHz| 80 Hz – 35 kHz| 45 Hz – 35 kHz
Maximum Peak SPL (single speaker @ 1m Z-Weighted)| 117dB| (Mono) 117dB| 120dB| 116dB| 119dB| 122dB| 119dB
Channels| 1| 1 (Mono) 2(Stereo)| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1
System Format| 2-Way| 2-Way| 2-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way
Bass Alignment| –| –| Sealed| –| –| Sealed| –
Boundary Switch| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off
MF Switch| –| –| –| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+
HF Switch| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+
Music/Movie Switch| –| Music/Movie| –| –| –| –| –
Mono/Stereo Switch| –| Mono/Stereo| –| –| –| –| –
Construction Material| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant
Weight| 2.5 kg (5 lb 8 oz)| 2.7 kg (6 lb)| 3.3 kg (7 lb 5 oz)| 3.4 kg (7 lb 8 oz)| 5 kg (11 lb)| 5.7 kg (12 lb 10 oz)| 5.1 kg (11 lb 3 oz)
Pre-Construction bracket| CL-B| CL-B| CL-B| CM-B| CL-B| CL-B| CL-B
Sensitivity (2.83Vrms@1m, Installed)| 84dB| 87dB| 87dB| 87dB| 88dB|
Cutout Size| 527 x 198 mm(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)| 527 x 198 mm(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)| 527 x 198 mm(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)| 527 x 199 mm(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)| 527 x 198 mm(20 3/4 x 7 13/16”)|
Mounting Depth| 85 mm (3 3/8”)| 85 mm (3 3/8”)| 85 mm (3 3/8”)| 97 mm (3 13/16”)| 85 mm (3 3/8”)|
External Dimensions Inc Grilles (H x W x D)| 560 x 231 x 90 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 39/16”)| 560 x 231 x 90 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 39/16”)| 560 x 231 x 90 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 39/16”)| 560 x 231 x 102 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 41/64”)| 560 x 231 x 90 mm (221/16 x 91/8 x 39/16”)|
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS into 8 OHM, Music Signal)| 25-100 W| 30-110 W| 45-180 W| 40-150 W| 60-225 W|
Continuous Power Handling (RMS into Nominal Impedance, Pink Noise with 6dB Crest Factor)| 50 W| 75 W| 120 W| 100 W| 150 W|
Nominal Impedance| 8 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms| 6 Ohms|
Minimum Impedance (20Hz to 20kHz)| 6.5 Ohms @ 200 Hz (6.2 Ohms @ 20 kHz)| 4.8 Ohms @ 15 kHz| 4.8 Ohms @ 1 kHz (4.1 Ohms @ 15 kHz)| 4.8 Ohms @ 1 kHz (4.3 Ohms @ 15 kHz)| 4.8 Ohms @ 150 Hz|
Drive Unit Complement| 5” (127 mm)C-CAM mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm) C-CAMtweeter| 2 x 5” (127 mm)C-CAM mid-bass driver 1” (25 mm) C-CAM tweet- er| 2 x 5” (127 mm)RST II bass driver 3” (76 mm)RST II midrange driver 1” (25 mm) C-CAMtweeter| 2 x 5” (127 mm)RST II bass driver 3” (76 mm)RST II midrange driver 1” (25 mm) C-CAMtweeter| 2 x 5” (127 mm)RDT III bass driver 3” (76 mm)C-CAM midrange driver MPD tweeter|
Frequency Response, Installed (-6dB)| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 40 Hz – 30 kHz| 40 Hz – 35 kHz| 60 Hz – 35 kHz| 45 Hz – 60 kHz|
Maximum Peak SPL* (single speaker @ 1m Z-Weighted)| 110dB| 113dB| 116dB| 118dB| 122dB|
Channels| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1|
System Format| 2-Way| 2-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way| 3-Way|
Bass Alignment| N/A| N/A| N/A| Sealed| N/A|
Crossover Frequency| LF/HF: 2.5 kHz| LF/HF: 2.75 kHz| LF/HF: 650 kHzMF/HF: 3 kHz| LF/HF: 550 kHzMF/HF: 3 kHz| LF/HF: 650 kHzMF/HF: 3.5 kHz|
Boundary Switch| N/A| N/A| On/Off| On/Off| On/Off|
MF Switch| N/A| N/A| N/A| N/A| -/0/+|
HF Switch| N/A| N/A| -/0/+| -/0/+| -/0/+|
Construction Material| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant| Mineral filled ABS plastic, RoHS2 Compliant|
Weight| 2.6 kg (5 lb 11 oz)| 3.4 kg (7 lb 8 oz)| 3.9 kg (8 lb 9 oz)| 4.4 kg (9 lb 11 oz)| 4.7 kg (10 lb 6 oz)|
Pre-Construction bracket| WM-B| WM-B| WM-B| WM-B| WM-B|

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