JBL Professional AC18-95-WH - 8" 2-Way Passive Loudspeaker (White) with 90° × 50° PT™ Driver

JBL Professional AC18-95-WH - 8" 2-Way Passive Loudspeaker (White) with 90° × 50° PT™ Driver

The JBL Professional AC18-95-WH is the white finish version of the AE Compact series compact loudspeaker with 90° × 50° rotating coverage . It integrates a 205 mm JBL 228H woofer (SFG™ and 64 mm voice coil) and a 25 mm 2408H-1 compression driver in a PT-D95HF-1 waveguide , offering a smooth response and controlled directivity in voice and music installations. With 250/500/1000 W (continuous/program/peak) power , 93 dB sensitivity and a maximum SPL of 117 dB , it covers with authority while maintaining a discreet format. The outdoor-grade plywood enclosure (12/15 mm) with DuraFlex™ finish and steel grille incorporates fabric behind the grille in the white version for maximum aesthetic integration. Professional connectivity combines 2 × Speakon® NL4 connectors in parallel and a covered terminal block , and the mounting mechanism offers 6 × M8 and 4 × M6 connectors compatible with U-brackets and OmniMount®/MultiMount® hardware. Official presets for Crown amplifiers and updated EASE GLL/CLF and Revit/BIM files are available for design and simulation.

Main features

• Constant, Rotatable Coverage: 90° (H) × 50° (V) with rotating PT™ guide to maintain directivity when mounted vertically or horizontally.
• JBL Reference Transducers: 205mm LF 228H (SFG™, 64mm voice coil) + 25mm HF 2408H-1 (1" exit, 38mm voice coil).
• Acoustic performance: 63 Hz – 19 kHz (±3 dB) ; range 52 Hz – 20 kHz (−10 dB) ; 93 dB (1 W/1 m); 117 dB SPL max.
• System power: 250/500/1000 W (continuous/program/peak) and 375 W AES .
• Impedance: nominal 8 Ω ; passive crossover at 2.1 kHz .
• Professional connectivity: 2 × NL4 in parallel + terminal block; NL4 +1/−1 pins in parallel with terminal block and +2/−2 for loop-through ; accepts wire up to 10 AWG on terminal block.
• Construction and finish: 12/15 mm exterior plywood, DuraFlex™ , 16-gauge steel grille with foam; fabric behind grille in white (-WH) units .
• Versatile installation: 6 × M8 (1 top, 3 bottom, 2 rear) + 4 × M6 rear (OmniMount® 30.0/MultiMount®); compatible with MTU-18 U-bracket and foot accessories.
• Environment: Mil-Std 810 and IPx3 ; WRC/WRX variants available for increased weather resistance.
• Dimensions and weight: 469.9 × 237.5 × 254.0 mm (H × W × D); 12.8 kg .
• System integration: Crown presets (I-Tech HD, DCi, CDi) ; EASE GLL/CLF and Revit/BIM updated.

Product benefits

• Aesthetics in light environments: the white (-WH) finish with interior fabric maintains visual uniformity on walls and ceilings.
• Coverage Control: The 90° × 50° PT™ guide reduces overlap and improves intelligibility, with rotation option to optimize orientation.
• Maximum output in a compact format: The 8" SFG™ and compression driver deliver punch and definition in a small footprint enclosure.
• Quick and secure installation: Multiple M8/M6 points, dual connectivity, and official accessories simplify mounting on a wall, column, or under a balcony.
• Professional workflow: Presets and simulation data (GLL/CLF/BIM) streamline design and commissioning.

Use cases

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

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does “95” in AC18-95 mean? It indicates the nominal 90° × 50° coverage of the PT™ (rotating) waveguide.
• Can it be installed outdoors? The standard version is IPx3 compliant; for direct exposure or harsh climates, the WRC/WRX versions are recommended.
• Does it include a U-bracket? No. The MTU-18 is purchased separately.
• Which power amp is right for you? A power amp that delivers 500 to 1000 W at 8 Ω per channel provides headroom and dynamic control, ideally with Crown presets .

Compatibility and accessories

• Dedicated bracket: MTU-18 (U-bracket).
• Compatible hardware: OmniMount® 30.0; MultiMount® MM-022-BT/MM-024-BT/MM-020-CM ​​; Ultimate Support™ foot BMB-200K or K&M 195/8 ; K&M wall 24470/24480 .
• Software and files: EASE GLL , CLF , and Revit/BIM ; preset libraries for Crown I-Tech HD, DCi, and CDi.

Description for projects

2-way passive loudspeaker in white (-WH) finish with 1 × 205 mm JBL 228H (SFG™, 64 mm voice coil) and 1 × 25 mm 2408H-1 on 90° × 50° rotatable PT-D95HF-1 surround. Response 63 Hz–19 kHz (±3 dB), range 52 Hz–20 kHz (−10 dB), sensitivity 93 dB (1 W/1 m), max. SPL 117 dB , impedance 8 Ω . Power 250/500/1000 W (continuous/program/peak) and 375 W AES . Crossover 2.1 kHz . Connectors 2 × NL4 in parallel + terminal block (NL4 +1/−1 in parallel; +2/−2 loop-through). 6 × M8 and 4 × M6 anchor points. Dimensions 469.9 × 237.5 × 254.0 mm ; weight 12.8 kg ; IPx3 , Mil-Std 810. Accessory: MTU-18 .