JBL Professional AC16-WH - Ultra-compact 2-way passive loudspeaker (white) with 6.5" and 90° × 90° coverage

JBL Professional AC16-WH - Ultra-compact 2-way passive loudspeaker (white) with 6.5" and 90° × 90° coverage

The JBL Professional AC16-WH is an AE Compact series installation loudspeaker that combines a discreet form factor with professional performance. It features a 165 mm (6.5") JBL 226J woofer with a 50 mm voice coil and a 25 mm 2414H compression driver (1") coupled to a 90° × 90° PT™ waveguide for even coverage and natural response. Its plywood enclosure with DuraFlex™ finish and foam-wrapped steel grille includes an interior fabric on the white (-WH) version for visual uniformity in bright spaces. Professional connectivity with dual parallel Speakon® NL4 connectors and a covered screw terminal block , together with M8/M6 anchor points , allows for quick and secure installation on a wall, column or under a balcony. With a nominal impedance of 16 Ω , sensitivity of 90 dB (1 W/1 m) and maximum SPL of 110 dB , the AC16-WH performs with authority in voice and music in theaters, worship, hospitality and corporate spaces.

Main features

• Constant 90° × 90° Coverage: PT™ waveguide maintains directivity and intelligibility throughout the listening area.
• JBL Transducers: 165 mm LF 226J (SFG™, 50 mm voice coil) + 25 mm HF 2414H (1" exit).
• Acoustic performance: response 65 Hz – 18 kHz (±3 dB) ; range 55 Hz – 20 kHz (−10 dB) ; 90 dB (1 W/1 m); 110 dB SPL max.
• System power: 250 W AES and 160/320/640 W (continuous/program/peak, IEC).
• Impedance and crossover: nominal 16 Ω ; passive crossover at 2.4 kHz .
• Professional connectivity: 2 × Neutrik Speakon® NL4 in parallel + CE terminal block (NL4 +1/−1 in parallel with terminal block; +2/−2 for loop-through ).
• Versatile Installation: 5 × M8 (1 top, 3 bottom, 1 rear) + 4 × M6 rear (OmniMount® 30.0/MultiMount® MM-022-BT/MM-024-BT/MM-020-CM); compatible with MTU-16 U-bracket and foot accessories.
• Construction and finish: 12/15 mm exterior plywood with DuraFlex™ ; 16-gauge grille with foam and fabric behind the grille in white units .
• Environment and Protection: Mil-Std 810 , IPx3 ( WRC/WRX options available for added weather resistance).
• Dimensions and weight: 381.0 × 199.4 × 226.1 mm (H × W × D); 7.2 kg .
• System integration: EASE GLL/CLF files, Revit/BIM and presets for Crown (I-Tech HD, DCi, CDi).

Product benefits

• Discreet aesthetics in light environments: the white (-WH) finish with interior fabric maintains visual uniformity on walls and ceilings.
• Homogeneous coverage with less overlap: The 90° × 90° pattern optimizes intelligibility and simplifies system design.
• Full sound in a small size: The 6.5" with SFG™ technology delivers bass/midrange punch without increasing the footprint.
• Agile and safe deployment: professional connectors, multiple anchor points and the optional MTU-16 U-bracket make assembly easy.
• Professional workflow: Simulation data and official presets accelerate engineering and tuning.

Use cases

• Theaters, auditoriums and conference halls.
• Places of worship and educational centers.
• Hospitality, retail and corporate spaces.
• Reinforcement under balconies, column or wall mounts, and spot coverage areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the waveguide rotatable? No. In the AC16, the coverage is fixed at 90° × 90° .
• Is it offered in outdoor versions? Yes, WRC/WRX variants are available upon request for greater environmental resistance.
• Does it include a U-bracket? No. The MTU-16 is purchased separately.
• What is the appropriate amplifier power? A power amp that delivers around 320–640 W at 16 Ω per channel provides adequate headroom; use the recommended presets .

Description for projects

2-way passive loudspeaker in white (-WH) finish with LF JBL 226J (165 mm, SFG™, 50 mm voice coil) and HF 2414H (25 mm exit) on 90° × 90° PT™ guide. Response 65 Hz–18 kHz (±3 dB); range 55 Hz–20 kHz (−10 dB); sensitivity 90 dB (1 W/1 m); max. SPL 110 dB ; impedance 16 Ω . Power 250 W AES and 160/320/640 W (IEC). Crossover 2.4 kHz . Connectors 2 × NL4 in parallel + terminal block (NL4 +1/−1 in parallel; +2/−2 loop-through). Mounting points 5 × M8 and 4 × M6 . Dimensions 381.0 × 199.4 × 226.1 mm ; weight 7.2 kg ; IPx3 , Mil-Std 810 . Accessory: MTU-16 .