JBL Professional M2
M2 Master Reference Monitor
Studio MonitorPrice not published
Specifications
- Type
- Studio Monitor
- Description
- M2 Master Reference Monitor
- Topology
- 2-way
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Form factor
- Centrally-amplified flagship reference monitor (requires external Crown amplifier)
- DSP
- false
- Powered
- passive
- Power (W)
- Requires external amp: 1x Crown iTech 5000HD per speaker, or iTech 3x3500HD for a pair (1,200W @8ohm/ch)
- Drivers
- 15in 2216Nd Differential Drive LF woofer + D2430K dual-diaphragm dual-voice-coil HF compression driver, 2-way
- Frequency response
- 20Hz-40kHz (±3dB)
- Max SPL
- 123 dB peak / 117 dB continuous
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB
- Polar pattern
- 120° horizontal x 100° vertical
- Impedance (Ω)
- 8
- Back design
- Spring terminal connectors; no onboard amplification
Details
Controls: System tuned via external Crown iTech amplifier presets
I/O: Spring terminal connectors, driven by external Crown amplifier
Notable use: Flagship mastering/mixing reference monitor and cinema production monitor used in top studios; associated with Grammy-winning engineers per JBL marketing
Notes: JUDGMENT CALL: powered="passive" because M2 requires dedicated external Crown iTech amplification and is not self-powered, despite being an active/DSP-tuned system in practice. Flagship halo product of the Recording & Broadcast line.