JBL Cinema C211 Two-Way ScreenArray® Cinema Loudspeaker
The Cinema C211 is a professional-grade cinema loudspeaker engineered for high-output, wide-dispersion performance in medium to large screening environments. Built on JBL’s proven ScreenArray® technology, this two-way system delivers articulate dialogue reproduction and dynamic range handling that recording and post-production professionals demand. The cabinet’s compact footprint and 79 lb weight make it suitable for fixed installations in control rooms, mastering suites, and mixing theaters without sacrificing output capability or portability for touring post-production work.
Recording & Mixing Capability
This speaker achieves 99 dB SPL sensitivity at 1W/1M with a calculated maximum output of 125 dB SPL, providing the headroom needed for mixing dialogue-heavy content, effects work, and full-range music scoring. The frequency response spans 77 Hz to 14 kHz at –3dB (44 Hz to 18 kHz at –10dB), ensuring accurate reproduction of dialogue clarity, mid-range intelligibility, and full spectral balance across music, effects, and dialogue tracks. Power handling reaches 300W (2-hour AES rating) and 175W (100-hour AES rating), supporting extended mixing sessions and critical listening in professional recording environments.
Studio Integration & Connectivity
The cabinet measures 31″ H × 40″ W × 12″ D and accepts both bi-amped and passive operation via switchable jumpers and dedicated LF+/LF– and HF+/HF– terminals. The 8Ω nominal impedance (7Ω minimum at 167 Hz) integrates seamlessly into standard amplifier chains and mixing console setups. Maximum effective throw reaches 52 feet with optimal performance within 20° of the front axis, making it ideal for control room placement, surround monitoring, or rear-wall studio installations where consistent coverage matters.
Key Features
- Two-way ScreenArray® design with passive crossover network
- Frequency response: 77 Hz – 14 kHz (–3dB) / 44 Hz – 18 kHz (–10dB)
- Free field sensitivity: 99 dB SPL @ 1W, 1M
- Calculated maximum SPL: 125 dB
- Rated impedance: 8Ω (minimum 7Ω @ 167 Hz)
- Power handling: 300W (2-hour AES) / 175W (100-hour AES)
- Bi-amped capable with LF+/LF– and HF+/HF– terminals; passive operation with jumpers
- Dimensions: 31″ H × 40″ W × 12″ D
- Weight: 79 lbs (35.82 kg)
- Maximum throw: 52 ft with ideal listening angle within 20° of speaker front
- DSP-enabled amplifier compatibility
The C211 combines cinema-spec output, proven ScreenArray® technology, and flexible amplifier interfacing into a professional solution for recording, mixing, mastering, and high-performance studio monitoring.
