JBL PROFESSIONAL CONTROL 26CT-LS - 6.5" Ceiling Speaker for Security and Ambient Sound Systems (2 Pack)
The JBL Professional Control 26CT-LS is a high-performance ceiling speaker specifically designed to meet the rigorous standards of safety and evacuation systems, while delivering exceptional audio quality for both background and foreground music. This 6.5-inch coaxial speaker is the ideal solution for professional installations where sound clarity and safety are paramount. With its UL1480 UUMW certification, it is approved for use in fire alarm and emergency communication systems, ensuring absolute reliability when it matters most. Its compact and complete design, which includes all necessary mounting hardware, facilitates quick and secure installation on a wide variety of ceilings.
The core of the Control 26CT-LS is its high-quality transducer array. It features a coaxially mounted 165 mm (6.5-inch) woofer, whose polyurethane-coated cone and pure butyl rubber surround ensure a long lifespan and consistent performance, even in high-humidity environments. Alongside it, a diffraction-charged 19 mm (¾-inch) titanium dome tweeter delivers crisp, clear highs, distributing sound evenly throughout the listening area. This combination offers a wide frequency response and low distortion, allowing for high sound pressure levels with exceptional fidelity.
Main Features
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Certification for Safety (Life Safety): Complies with the strict UL1480 UUMW standard, making it suitable for integration into fire alarm and emergency communication systems.
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High-Performance Coaxial Design: Integrates a 6.5-inch woofer and a 0.75-inch titanium dome tweeter for accurate and detailed sound reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum.
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Wide Sound Coverage: Its 110° conical coverage angle ensures a wide and uniform sound distribution, reducing the number of speakers needed to cover a given area.
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Integrated Transformer: Includes a 60W transformer for 70V/100V lines, with multiple power taps easily selectable from a front switch (under the grille).
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Durable Construction: The woofer cone is coated with polyurethane and the rim is made of butyl rubber, materials that guarantee great durability and resistance to moisture.
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Simple and Complete Installation: It is supplied in a complete pack that includes a grille, steel back can and support rails for false ceiling, speeding up the assembly process.
Benefits for the Installer and the User
The Control 26CT-LS is designed with both the end user's listening experience and the system integrator's ease of use in mind. High power and low distortion ensure that music and announcements are reproduced with pristine clarity. Its ability to handle high sound pressure levels makes it ideal for busy environments. For the installer, the all-in-one package simplifies the purchasing and logistics process, while included accessories such as the C-bracket and tile rails guarantee quick and secure mechanical installation. Removable locking connectors with screw terminals allow for simple and reliable wiring.
Use Cases
This loudspeaker is the perfect choice for a wide range of commercial and public applications where safety and audio quality are paramount. Its versatility makes it ideal for:
- Luxury hotels, casinos and restaurants.
- Convention centers and meeting rooms.
- Stores, shopping centers and retail spaces.
- Transport terminals such as airports and stations.
- Hospitals, schools, and other public institutions.
- Any space that requires a distributed sound system with voice evacuation capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does UL1480 UUMW certification mean?
It is a certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) that guarantees that the speaker is suitable for use in fire protection signaling systems, such as alarms and emergency voice communication systems.
Can I use these speakers in a home audio system?
Although technically possible, the Control 26CT-LS is designed for 70V/100V line systems, common in commercial installations. It is not a standard low-impedance speaker for home hi-fi equipment.
Do I need to buy mounting accessories separately?
No, each speaker comes packaged with everything needed for a standard false ceiling installation, including the back can, grille, tile support rails, and a C-shaped reinforcement plate.
Are they moisture resistant?
Yes, the woofer uses a polyurethane-coated cone and a butyl rubber surround, giving it excellent durability in high-humidity environments.
Project description
Two-way coaxial ceiling speaker with a 165 mm (6.5") woofer and a 19 mm (0.75") titanium dome tweeter. Frequency response: 80 Hz to 20 kHz. Power handling: 75W (continuous pink noise) and 150W (continuous program). Sensitivity: 89 dB SPL (1W, 1m). Includes a 60W transformer for 70V/100V lines with 60W, 30W, 15W, and 7.5W taps (70V only). UL1480 UUMW certified for alarm and evacuation systems. Includes steel rear housing, grille, and suspended ceiling mounting rails.
