Description
Description
The JBL C221 Two-Way ScreenArray® Cinema Loudspeaker is designed to deliver powerful, accurate, and immersive sound reproduction in small and medium-sized cinemas. Its compact 12-inch depth makes it an ideal choice for multiplexes and theatres with limited installation space.
Featuring patent-pending Dual Dissimilar Arraying Technology and Acoustic Aperture Technology, the C221 provides remarkably uniform sound coverage across the auditorium. These technologies help improve high-frequency pattern control, enhance mid-range performance, increase sensitivity, and reduce distortion. With a maximum SPL of 125 dB and a recommended maximum throw distance of 15 metres, the C221 delivers a captivating cinematic audio experience from every seat.
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Key Features
- Two-way ScreenArray® cinema loudspeaker
- Designed for small and medium-sized cinemas
- Suitable for multiplexes with limited installation space
- Compact 12-inch depth
- Next-generation ScreenArray® design
- Delivers powerful sound output with improved coverage
- Designed to minimize distortion
- Patent-pending Dual Dissimilar Arraying Technology
- Provides uniform coverage for raked seating areas
- Extends high-frequency output power and pattern control
- Patent-pending Acoustic Aperture Technology
- Enhances mid-range performance
- Supports a smooth crossover transition
- Improved sensitivity for efficient sound reproduction
- Maximum SPL of 125 dB
- Recommended maximum throw distance of 15 metres
- Suitable for professional cinema sound installations
Technical Specification
- Brand: JBL
- Model Number: C221
- Product Type: Two-Way ScreenArray® Cinema Loudspeaker
- Frequency Response (±3 dB): 77 Hz – 18 kHz
- Frequency Response (-6 dB): 58 Hz – 20 kHz
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 44 Hz – 20 kHz
- Crossover Frequencies: 1700 Hz (LF), 2000 Hz (HF1), 1700 Hz (HF2)
- Free-Field Passive Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL @ 2.83 V
- LF Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL @ 2.83 V
- HF Sensitivity: 100 dB SPL @ 2.83 V
- Sensitivity: 100 dB @ 2.83 V
- Calculated Maximum SPL: 125 dB
- Maximum SPL at 1 Metre: 125 dB
- Passive Rated Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Minimum Impedance: 7 Ohms @ 167 Hz
- Power Handling (2-Hour AES Rating): 300 Watts
- Power Handling (100-Hour AES Rating): 150 Watts
- Recommended Furthest Seating Distance: 15 Metres / 49.20 Feet
- Net Weight: 100 lbs / 45.36 kg
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 35 × 34 × 12 Inches
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 88.9 × 85.73 × 30.48 cm








