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🔊 JBL Control 28-1 – High Output Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker

📖 Product Introduction

The JBL Control 28-1 is a two-way 8-inch high output speaker designed for background and foreground music, paging, and professional sound reinforcement. With wide 100° x 100° coverage, smooth frequency response, and a modern, stylish design, it delivers premium sound quality that blends seamlessly into any décor.

Featuring weather-resistant construction, InvisiBall™ mounting hardware, and optional U-bracket accessories, the Control 28-1 is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Its high power handling, broad frequency range, and consistent dispersion make it ideal for restaurants, retail stores, hotels, schools, health clubs, theme parks, music cafés, and leisure venues where powerful, reliable, and clear sound is required.

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✅ Key Features

• 8" 2-way design with woven fiberglass woofer and 1" PEI diaphragm tweeter

• High power handling: 120W continuous / 240W program

• Maximum SPL: 118 dB peak for loud and clear performance

• 100° x 100° wide coverage for consistent sound distribution

• InvisiBall™ mounting system included; optional U-bracket and ceiling adapter available

• Weather-resistant enclosure and grille (IP44 standard, IP55 with WeatherMax™ grille)

• 70V/100V multi-tap transformer with 60W tap, plus 8Ω direct operation

• Broad frequency response: 45 Hz – 20 kHz for high-fidelity sound

• Available in black or white finish for flexible installation

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⚙️ Basic Specifications

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 45 Hz – 20 kHz

• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 62 Hz – 16 kHz

• Power Rating:

  • 120W continuous pink noise (2 hrs)

  • 240W program (2 hrs)

  • 90W continuous pink noise (100 hrs)

• Maximum SPL (1m): 112 dB continuous / 118 dB peak

• Sensitivity: 91 dB (1W/1m, avg 100 Hz – 10 kHz)

• Coverage Pattern: 100°H × 100°V

• Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (THRU setting)

• Transformer Taps:

  • 70V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W

  • 100V: 60W, 30W, 15W

• Crossover Type: 2nd order low-pass, 1st order high-pass + conjugate shaping

• Drivers:

  • LF: 200 mm (8") woven fiberglass woofer with butyl surround

  • HF: 25 mm (1") PEI diaphragm tweeter with ferro-fluid cooling

• Enclosure: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), UV-resistant (white version)

• Grille: Zinc-plated steel with powder-coated finish (WeatherMax™ optional)

• Mounting Hardware: InvisiBall™ wall-mount system included; optional U-bracket & ceiling adapter

• Outdoor Capability: IP44 standard, IP55 with optional WeatherMax™ grille

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 386 × 282 × 219 mm (15.2 × 11.1 × 8.6 in)

• Net Weight (each): 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs)

• Shipping Weight: 15.4 kg (pair-pack, 34 lbs)

• Colors: Black (RAL9004) or White (RAL9016)

• Included Accessories: InvisiBall™ mounting system, hex key

• Optional Accessories: U-bracket, WeatherMax™ grille, ceiling adapter