About the JBL C2PS Control Powered Reference Monitor (Stereo Pair)
The JBL C2PS Control Powered Reference Monitor is an integrated stereo pair of powered studio monitors designed for high-fidelity audio production, critical listening, and multimedia applications in nearfield environments. This system combines two compact, two-way loudspeakers, each with its own built-in bi-amplified power section, engineered to deliver accurate, uncolored sound reproduction for musicians, producers, and audio enthusiasts. The monitors are particularly suited for project and home studios, broadcast edit suites, gaming setups, and high-end desktop audio systems where space is limited but sonic integrity cannot be compromised. Their self-powered design ensures optimal matching between amplifiers and drivers, simplifying setup and guaranteeing consistent, reliable performance right out of the box.
Each monitor features a 4.5-inch polypropylene low-frequency driver and a 0.75-inch soft-dome tweeter, housed in a resonance-resistant MDF enclosure. The system utilizes dedicated internal amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter, controlled by an active crossover network that ensures precise driver integration and phase coherence. This bi-amplified architecture provides tight, controlled bass response and detailed, smooth high frequencies, allowing the monitors to reveal critical nuances in mixes with low distortion. The acoustic design includes a tuned port for extended bass response and a waveguide-optimized baffle around the tweeter to enhance off-axis response and create a wider, more consistent stereo image.
Connectivity and control are designed for user convenience, with each speaker offering balanced XLR and TRS inputs alongside unbalanced RCA inputs to accommodate a wide range of source equipment. The rear panel includes comprehensive controls for level adjustment, as well as boundary EQ switches to compensate for placement near walls or corners, allowing users to optimize the sound for their specific acoustic environment. Sold as a matched stereo pair, the JBL C2PS provides a complete, plug-and-play monitoring solution that delivers the trusted performance of the Control series in a powered, feature-rich format suitable for professional and prosumer audio work.