Description
Introducing the JBL Control 28-1 8" High-Output 2-Way Loudspeaker in sleek black, a pinnacle of audio excellence.
Immerse yourself in rich, high-fidelity sound with the meticulously engineered 8" woofer featuring a woven fibreglass cone, delivering deep, resonant bass notes that resonate throughout any space. Complemented by a 1" PEI diaphragm tweeter with fluid cooling, every high note is crisp and clear, ensuring an optimal listening experience.
Designed for versatility, the Control 28-1 boasts a wide 100 x 100-degree coverage angle, providing consistent, room-filling sound for a variety of applications. Whether it's the ambient background music in a boutique, the crystal-clear announcements in a fitness centre, or the immersive audio experience in a music café, this speaker excels in every setting.
With a contemporary, high-design appearance and built-in InvisiBall mounting hardware, the Control 28-1 seamlessly integrates into any aesthetic, making it a stylish yet unobtrusive addition to any environment. Its weather-resistant enclosure and transducers ensure durability, perfect for both indoor and outdoor installations.
Achieve exceptional audio performance with a 120W power handling capacity and a broad frequency response ranging from 45 Hz to 20 kHz. The Control 28-1 is not just a speaker; it's a statement of excellence in sound reproduction, delivering a sonic experience that captivates the senses.
Choose the JBL Control 28-1 8" High-Output 2-Way Loudspeaker for unparalleled audio quality that elevates every listening moment.
Product Specifications
General
- 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° x 100°
- 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: 8Ω nominal
- Recommended Protective High-Pass: 45 Hz high-pass (24 dB/oct) for 8Ω 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
Physical & Dimensions
- Height: 386mm
- Width: 282mm
- Depth: 219mm
- Deep total when mounted on InvisiBall wall-mount bracket: 277mm
- Net Weight: 6.8 kg (15.0 lbs)
- Shipping Weight: 15.4 kg (34 lbs) pair-packed (for 2 speakers)