Artcoustic has introduced the SL C-4-1 Soundbar, a dedicated centre channel engineered for clear dialogue, wide dispersion and powerful dynamics. Although compact, the C-4-1 has the headroom and control that professional installers expect for premium projects.
At the heart of the C-4-1 Soundbar is a sophisticated five-driver array: four 3in long-throw midrange units flank a 2in high-definition ring-radiator tweeter.
The manufacturer says this layout delivers excellent speech intelligibility with pinpoint vocal accuracy and minimal distortion, even at elevated listening levels. High-frequency performance is notably extended, with response up to 40 kHz and a sensitivity around 98 dB (1W/1m, ±2 dB), giving a clean output and dynamics from a slim enclosure.
While conceived as a compact centre for home cinema, the C-4-1 is equally comfortable beyond the theatre. Rotate it vertically and it becomes a refined on-wall loudspeaker for media rooms and living spaces – ideal wherever the brief demands both performance and a discreet footprint.
Thanks to Artcoustic’s modular baffle system, the soundbar aligns neatly with displays and architectural elements for a tailored, built-in look. The shallow profile supports multiple installation paths, including on-wall, in-wall and free-standing, so installers can specify the same acoustic signature across diverse room concepts.
Aesthetics are as flexible as the acoustics. Customers can choose standard black or white, or any NCS 1950/2050 or RAL Classic colour to match the interior.
“When I set out to design the C-4-1, I had one clear ambition: to create a compact speaker that could disappear into a room visually, yet remain absolutely uncompromising sonically,” says the C-4-1’s designer and engineer, Kim Donvig.
“In cinema, dialogue is everything, it carries the story, the emotion, the connection. I wanted every word to be reproduced with exceptional clarity and presence, even in spaces where size and placement are limited. The C-4-1 was engineered from the ground up to achieve this balance. By combining a high-definition ring radiator tweeter with four precision long-throw midrange drivers, we’ve created a system capable of remarkable accuracy, wide dispersion, and dynamic output — performance that belies its discreet form factor.
“For me, this product reflects what Artcoustic has always stood for: the harmony of engineering precision, aesthetic integration and real-world usability. The C-4-1 is not just another compact loudspeaker — it is proof that when design and technology work together, you don’t have to choose between form and performance.”
The SL C-4-1 slots seamlessly into an existing Artcoustic ecosystem and provides a clear step up in intelligibility and integration flexibility.