JBL VLA-C265

Frequency Range (-10 dB)

85 Hz - 19 kHz

Frequency Response (±3 dB)

108 Hz – 16.5 kHz

System Power Rating

Full Range

800 W Continuous Pink Noise (3200 W peak), 2 hrs 
400 W Continuous Pink Noise (1600W peak), 100 hrs

Bi-amp LF

800 W Continuous Pink Noise (3200 W peak), 2 hrs 
400 W Continuous Pink Noise (1600W peak), 100 hrs

Bi-amp HF

150 W Continuous Pink Noise (600 W peak), 2 hrs 
50 W Continuous Pink Noise (200 W peak), 100 hrs

Maximum Input Voltage

Full-Range

80 V Rms (2 hrs), 160 V peak

Bi-Amp LF

80 V Rms (2 hrs), 160 V peak

Bi-Amp HF

50 V Rms (2 hrs), 135 V peak

Maximum SPL (1m)

131 dB Cont. Ave (2 hrs), 137 dB Peak

Sensitivity

Full-Range

102 dB (85 Hz – 19 kHz)

Bi-Amp LF

100 dB (85 Hz – 950 Hz)

Bi-Amp HF

108 dB (950 Hz – 19.2 kHz)

Coverage Pattern (-6 dB)

Horizontal: 65° (+15°/-10°, 1.5 kHz to 15 kHz) 
Vertical: Varies with array size and configuration

Impedance

Full-Range

8Ω, 6.6Ω min @ 162 Hz

Bi-Amp LF

8Ω, 6.8 Ω min @ 162 Hz

Bi-Amp HF

16 Ω, 16.2 Ω min @ 11 kHz

Amplifiers

Crown DCi Family with DSP on-board
Recommended:
Crown DCi 2 | 1250N
Crown DCi 4 | 1250N/ND/DA
Crown DCi 2 | 2400N
Crown DCi 4 | 2400N

Transducers

Low Frequency Driver

2 x 2261FF, 254 mm (10 in) diameter, each with two 76 mm (3 in) diameter voice coils, Neodymium Differential Drive®, Direct Cooled™

High Frequency Driver

3 x 2415K, D2 Dual Diaphragm Dual Voice Coil Compression Drivers, each with two 38 mm (1.5 in) dia. Voice Coils; 21 mm (0.8 in) exit

Physical

Enclosure Material

Fiberglass shell, gelcoat finish, with 18 mm Birch plywood internal bracing.

Grille

Powder coated 14 gauge hex-perforated steel with zinc under-coating, backed with acoustically transparent cloth and hydrophobic screen.

Inter-Enclosure Angles

VLA-C265 to VLA-C265: 1.5°, 2.4° 3.8°, 6.0°, 9.5° using VLA-C265 Bracket Plate (included with VLA-C265)

VLA-C265 to VLA-C2100 (either model on top/bottom): 1.9°, 3.0° using VLA-C2100 Bracket Plate (included with VLA-C2100) and 4.7°, 7.5°, 11.9° using VLA-C265 Bracket Plate (included with VLA-C265)

VLA-C265 below VLA-C125S Subwoofer (VLA-C265 cannot be connected above C125S): 0°, 5° using VLA-C125S Bracket Plate (included with VLA-C125S)

Environmental

IP-55 rating per IEC529 (dust protected and protected against jets of water).

Terminals

CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals. Barrier terminals accept up to 5.2 sq mm (10 AWG) wire or max width 9mm (0.375 in) spade lugs. Touch-proof covers.

Colors

-GR: Gray (similar to Pantone 428C), -BK: Black

Dimensions (H x W x D)

381 x 848 x 460 mm (15.0 x 33.4 x 18.1 in)

Net Weight (ea)

37.7 kg (83 lbs)

Shipping Weight (ea)

44.0 kg (97 lbs)

Included Accessories

2 pcs. VLA-C265 Bracket Plates
8 pcs. M10 x 35 mm stainless steel bolts (1.5mm pitch, 6 mm hex-drive) for attaching Bracket Plates
2 pcs. Plastic Trim Cover Panels for Bracket Plates, each attaches via
4 pcs (8 total) 3-32 x ½” trusshead, phillips-drive, stainless steel bolts.

Optional Accessories

VLA-C-SB Suspension Bar Kit for the array, includes 2 identical Suspension Bars (for top/bottom), 4 pcs ¾-inch Class 2 Screw Pin Shackles (must use 2 Shackles for each Suspension Bar, located at end channels, not in the center).