{"product_id":"james-loudspeaker-spl3-c-center-channel-array-bar","title":"James Loudspeaker SPL3-C - Center Channel Array Bar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe James Loudspeaker SPL3-C is a single-channel on-wall center channel array bar built for commercial AV installations and dedicated home theaters that need a thin-profile center speaker above or below a flat-panel display. As a dedicated center channel soundbar, it anchors dialogue and on-screen audio in boardrooms, media rooms, and cinema spaces. This passive center array integrates with matching left and right bars for a complete on-wall front stage. It is intended for integrators who want a discreet, display-matched center channel without separate boxed speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SPL3-C is configured as a single center channel in one slim on-wall enclosure, designed to mount directly above or below a television or projection screen. It operates passively, requiring one channel of external amplification so integrators retain control over the power and processing chain. As the dialogue anchor in a multi-bar front stage, it pairs naturally with the stereo and three-channel models in the same series. Its low-profile design keeps the speaker visually subordinate to the display while delivering the on-axis clarity expected in commercial and residential cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the SPL3 series, the SPL3-C is the center-channel building block alongside the SPL3-LR stereo bar and the SPL3-LCR three-channel bar, letting integrators scale a front stage to the room. Additional models are available in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/james-loudspeaker\"\u003eJames Loudspeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e through Creation Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Center Channel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Single-channel array bar purpose-built to anchor dialogue and on-screen audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-Wall Low-Profile Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slim enclosure mounts above or below a flat-panel display without dominating the wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Driven by one external amplifier channel for full control of the power and processing chain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e — Visually and sonically pairs with the SPL3-LR and SPL3-LCR bars for a complete front stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial and Residential Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Suited to boardrooms, media rooms, and dedicated home theaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated home theaters and media rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference rooms and boardrooms requiring clear dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-wall front-stage center channel above or below a display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial AV spaces with thin-profile speaker requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:480px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eCenter Channel Array Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e1 (Center)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eOn-Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the SPL3-C powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a passive bar and requires one channel of external amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the SPL3-C mount?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an on-wall bar designed to mount directly above or below a flat-panel display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many channels does the SPL3-C provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a single center channel in one enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I build a full front stage with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It pairs with the SPL3-LR stereo bar and SPL3-LCR three-channel bar in the same series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the SPL3-C suitable for commercial rooms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its low-profile design and dialogue clarity make it well suited to boardrooms and conference spaces as well as home theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Loudspeaker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47710384881900,"sku":"60079","price":2310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/pxsua5y6oyuao7t5erpo.png?v=1780807637","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/james-loudspeaker-spl3-c-center-channel-array-bar","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}