JBL Control 28-1 8" High Output 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speaker, White
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JBL Control 28-1 8" High Output 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker, White, Pair

SKU: JBCON281WH MFR: CONTROL 28-1-WH
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Key Features

  • Experience superior JBL sound quality with this pair of foreground speakers.
  • These 8" commercial speakers deliver exceptional audio for indoor or outdoor use.
  • Enjoy flexible installation with the included InvisiBall mounting system; easy to use.
  • Durable construction ensures these speakers withstand humidity, salt, and extreme temperatures.
  • Optimize your sound with adjustable transformer taps for 70V/100V systems; versatile audio.
  • Achieve wide coverage with a 100° x 100° angle, perfect for background music or paging.
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JBL Control 28-1 Specifications

  • Finish

    White

  • Frequency Range (-10 dB)

    45 Hz to 20 kHz

  • Frequency Response (+/-3 dB)

    62Hz - 16 kHz

  • Power Rating

    240 W Continuous Program (2 hrs)
    120 W (480W peak), Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs)
    90 W (360W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs)

  • Maximum Input Voltage

    27.5 V RMS (2 hrs), 55.0 V peak

  • Maximum SPL

    112 dB ave. Continuous Pink Noise (118 dB peak)

  • Sensitivity

    91 dB, 1W/1m (ave. 100 Hz - 10 kHz)

  • Coverage Angle

    100 Degree x 100 Degree

  • Directivity Factor (Q)

    7.3 (averaged 1kHz - 16kHz)

  • Directivity Index (DI)

    8.3dB (averaged 1kHz - 16kHz)

  • Nominal Impedance

    8 ohms (THRU setting)

  • Crossover Type

    2nd order low-pass, 1st order high-pass, plus conjugate shaping

  • Transformer Taps

    70V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W
    100V: 60W, 30W, 15W
    Insertion Loss: <0.94 dB at any tap setting
    Thru Setting: 8 Ohm nominal

  • Recommended Protective High-Pass

    45 Hz high-pass (24 dB/oct) for 8 Ohm operation plus 15W and 7.5W taps; 55 Hz for 30W tap; 65 Hz for 60W tap.

  • Low Frequency Driver

    200 mm (8 in), woven-fiberglass cone with pure butyl rubber surround with Weather-Edge frame protection, high-temp fiberglass voice coil former, high-temp voice coil wire, optimized cone geometry, linear suspension spider, and FEA optimized motor structure.

  • High Frequency Driver

    25 mm (1 in) PEI diaphragm, low-viscosity ferro-magnetic fluid, and lightweight Kapton voice coil former.

  • Enclosure Material

    High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) with 10% glass fill, painted with highly-UV resistant paint on white (-WH) version for maximum UV fade resistance.

  • Grille

    Highly zinc-plated, finished in durable TGIC polyester powdercoating. MTC-28WMG-1 (&-WH) available with WeatherMax multi-layer foam and tight-weave mesh vapor barrier backing.

  • Installation

    InvisiBall wall-mounting system included. Two 6 mm attachment points (on top and bottom) for optional MTC-28WMG-1 (&-WH) U-bracket. Secondary safety attachment loop point on back panel.

  • Environmental

    IP-44 per IEC529 (IP-55 when installed with the optional MTC-28WMG-1 WeatherMax grille and either MTC-PC2 or MTC-PC3 panel cover.) Exceeds MilSpec 810 for humidity, salt-spray, temperature & UV. Passes MilStd-202F for salt spray and ASTM G85 for acid-air plus salt spray. Optional MTC-28WMG-1 WeatherMax grille for breaking up driving rain and for especially difficult environments.

  • Termination

    Screw-down terminal strip, zinc-plated copper based, nickel-plated metal screws and washers. Accepts up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open lugs (#6, #8, or #10 lug), plus bare wire (up to 12 AWG / 2.5 mm2). Optional MTC-PC2 and MTC-PC3 protective panel covers available to provide sealed entrance for additional weather protection.

  • Agency Rating

    ROHS-compliant; Transformer UL Recognized per UL1876

  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    15.2 x 11.1 x 8.6" (386 x 282 x 219mm)
    10.9 lb (277mm)deep total when mounted on InvisiBall wall-mount bracket.

  • Net Weight

    15 lb (6.8kg)

  • UPC Code

    691991002052

About JBL Control 28-1

Overwhelm your senses with the Control 28-1 8" High Output 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker, a product of JBL's commitment to high-quality audio equipment. This pair of stylish white speakers is designed to deliver a rich sonic character, ensuring a powerful and reliable audio experience.

The Control 28-1 is more than just a speaker; it's a versatile audio solution with wide and consistent coverage, suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. Its high-design look is contemporary and refined, seamlessly fitting into a wide range of decors.

Whether you're looking to enhance the ambiance in retail stores, restaurants, health clubs, or theme parks, or seeking to improve the audio quality in educational facilities, hospitality venues, music cafes, or leisure venues, the Control 28-1 is an excellent choice. It's not just a speaker; it's a high-output indoor/outdoor foreground/background music and paging solution that's as durable as it is stylish.

Experience the difference with the Control 28-1 8" High Output 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker. It's more than just sound; it's a testament to JBL's reputation for producing high-quality, versatile audio equipment.

JBL Control 28-1 Features

  • 8" woofer with woven fiberglass cone
  • 1" PEI diaphragm tweeter with fluid cooling
  • Contemporary, high-design appearance
  • Built-in InvisiBall mounting hardware, plus available U-bracket
  • Weather resistant enclosure and transducers
  • Wide 100 Degree x 100 Degree coverage
  • 120 Watt power handling (240 Watt program) in direct 8 Ohm setting, plus built-in 60 Watt 70V/100V multi-tap transformer
  • High fidelity sound character with broad frequency response of 45 Hz - 20 kHz

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

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Key Features

  • Experience superior JBL sound quality with this pair of foreground speakers.
  • These 8" commercial speakers deliver exceptional audio for indoor or outdoor use.
  • Enjoy flexible installation with the included InvisiBall mounting system; easy to use.
  • Durable construction ensures these speakers withstand humidity, salt, and extreme temperatures.
  • Optimize your sound with adjustable transformer taps for 70V/100V systems; versatile audio.
  • Achieve wide coverage with a 100° x 100° angle, perfect for background music or paging.

What's in the box:

  • Control 28-1 8 " High Output 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker (White)
  • InvisiBall Wall-Mounting System
  • Hex Key (6 x 180mm)
  • JBL 5 Year Limited Warranty