JBL C211 – Two-Way ScreenArray® Cinema Loudspeaker
The JBL C211 is a professional two-way ScreenArray® Cinema Loudspeaker built for precision, power, and acoustic balance. Designed to deliver outstanding clarity and uniform coverage, it’s perfect for today’s digital cinemas, post-production facilities, and luxury private theaters.
Because of its advanced acoustic engineering and compact design, the JBL C211 delivers reference-grade performance in small to mid-sized auditoriums, ensuring every dialogue, soundtrack, and sound effect is reproduced with accuracy and realism.
Design & Build Quality of the JBL C211
The JBL C211 exemplifies JBL’s heritage of professional craftsmanship and innovation. Its 15-inch Differential Drive® woofer ensures deep, controlled bass, while the 3-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver reproduces high frequencies with exceptional accuracy.
Built with a rugged MDF cabinet coated in JBL’s durable black DuraFlex™ finish, the C211 is designed to withstand demanding theater environments. The ScreenArray® horn assembly provides consistent coverage and smooth on- and off-axis response. Additionally, the modular design simplifies installation and serviceability, allowing integrators to easily deploy it in modern cinema setups.
The JBL C211 blends aesthetic appeal with robust construction — a true hallmark of JBL’s professional cinema range.
Power Output & Performance
Delivering 400 watts continuous power handling, the JBL C211 offers exceptional output efficiency and dynamic range. Its frequency response of 45 Hz – 20 kHz ensures full-spectrum sound reproduction, while its sensitivity rating of 102 dB SPL provides high output with minimal power requirements.
The Differential Drive® technology minimizes power compression and distortion, maintaining consistent performance even at high sound pressure levels. As a result, the JBL C211 delivers impactful, detailed audio — from delicate ambient effects to the most explosive cinematic sequences.
With its high efficiency and linear response, the C211 ensures every audience member enjoys the same pristine sound quality, regardless of seating position.
Advanced Technology & Features
ScreenArray® Waveguide Design: Ensures uniform sound dispersion across the auditorium for balanced coverage.
Differential Drive® Woofer: Reduces distortion and enhances power handling through dual voice coil and magnet structure.
Bi-Radial® Horn Geometry: Provides consistent frequency response both on-axis and off-axis.
Passive or Bi-Amp Configuration: Offers flexible setup options for diverse system requirements.
THX® and Dolby® Standards Compliance: Meets the highest global cinema audio standards for professional playback.
Together, these technologies create a precise, lifelike, and enveloping sound field — essential for immersive movie experiences.
Connectivity & Integration Options
The JBL C211 offers flexible integration into professional cinema audio systems. Equipped with dual Neutrik NL4 connectors, it supports secure connections and loop-through configurations.
When paired with Crown DCi or DSi amplifiers, integrators can utilize factory DSP presets that ensure optimal crossover alignment, EQ balance, and time coherence. Moreover, combining the C211 with JBL 4642A or 5628 subwoofers delivers deep, room-filling bass that complements its articulate midrange and treble clarity.
This ease of connectivity and integration makes the JBL C211 an ideal solution for both new installations and existing theater upgrades.
Ideal Use Cases for the JBL C211
Commercial Cinemas: Perfect for small to mid-sized auditoriums needing consistent and impactful audio.
Post-Production Studios: Provides accurate sound reproduction for mixing and mastering tasks.
Luxury Home Cinemas: Brings professional-grade cinema sound to residential installations.
Educational & Corporate Auditoriums: Offers clear, immersive sound for presentations and events.
Because of its optimized dispersion and high sensitivity, the C211 delivers clarity and power in every application.
Why Buy the JBL C211
Choosing the JBL means investing in decades of JBL expertise and reliability. This speaker delivers exceptional sound accuracy, durability, and efficiency — qualities demanded by professionals worldwide.
It’s designed to operate flawlessly in continuous-use environments, with minimal distortion and precise tonal balance. Additionally, its compliance with Dolby® and THX® standards makes it a trusted solution for certified cinemas and immersive sound systems
Visit Official JBL Professional Website to explore technical specifications and cinema system configurations.
Pair the JBL C211 with our JBL 5628 Dual 18″ Subwoofer for impactful low frequencies.
