Atmos
Purpose-built height-channel role.
JBL SYNTHESIS · IN-CEILING
SCL-5
A two-way 7-inch in-ceiling member of the SCL family for immersive height channels and architectural cinema applications.
IMMERSIVE HEIGHT
RoleAtmos / height
Architecture2409H + HDI horn
FormatIn-ceiling
SystemJBL Synthesis
Coverage120° H × 60° V
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WHY IT EXISTS
A height channel should still be a cinema loudspeaker.
SCL-5 extends JBL Synthesis loudspeaker architecture into the ceiling layer. That matters when the rest of the room is built around compression drivers, horns and controlled directivity.
The speaker should be selected and positioned from the Dolby elevation geometry and the actual seating area rather than simply following ceiling symmetry.
SYSTEM ROLE
Where it fits in a cinema.
System matching
Keeps the height layer inside the SCL ecosystem.
Architectural finish
Designed for a discreet ceiling installation.
ROOM DESIGN
Choose the room conditions before choosing the quantity.
Ceiling coordinationCheck framing, ducts, lighting and service clearances.
AnglesUse ear position and Dolby geometry to establish the speaker positions.
Coverage overlapAll seats should remain inside useful coverage without collapsing the height layer toward the centre.
PUBLISHED SPECIFICATION
Useful numbers, in context.
Frequency response48 Hz–32 kHz (-6 dB on-axis)
Sensitivity86 dB / 2.83 V / 1 m
Nominal impedance6 ohm
Recommended amplifier power25–125 W RMS
Coverage120° H × 60° V
Manufacturer specifications should be confirmed against the current data sheet before final project specification.
RELATED JBL Synthesis PRODUCTS
SCL SeriesSCL-1A large-format dual-12-inch custom LCR built for very large cinemas, using a D2430K compression driver on an HDI horn.SCL SeriesSCL-2A 2.5-way triple-8-inch in-wall speaker with a compression driver and HDI horn for high-output LCR or surround use.SCL SeriesSCL-4A sealed two-way 7-inch in-wall loudspeaker with JBL’s 2409H compression driver and HDI horn.
MANUFACTURER REFERENCE
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This page is a specialist design overview rather than a substitute for the manufacturer installation manual or current data sheet.
Official manufacturer information reviewed for this page.PROJECT-SPECIFIC ADVICE
Specify SCL-5 in the context of the room.
Send the room dimensions, seating plan, screen width, target layout and intended listening level.