JBL Professional Control 23-1-WH - Ultra-compact 3" 2-way indoor/outdoor speaker with 100°×100° coverage (white, 2 units)
The JBL Professional Control 23-1-WH is an ultra-compact, in-install loudspeaker for background/foreground music and public address systems that combines high fidelity , uniform 100° x 100° coverage , and weather-resistant construction in a discreet form factor. Its 2-way architecture utilizes a 3" woofer with a woven fiberglass cone and butyl surround, along with a 13 mm (1/2") tweeter with a fluid-cooled PEI diaphragm , managed by a 2nd-order crossover network to maintain smooth response and low distortion. It features an integrated 70/100 V line-level multi-tap transformer with 8 Ω bypass , making it suitable for both distributed and low-impedance systems. The included InvisiBall® bracket facilitates quick and vandal-proof mounting, and the white finish (-WH, RAL 9016) is paintable for seamless aesthetic integration.
Main features
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Constant coverage 100° × 100° : uniformity of level and timbre with fewer points per zone.
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Premium transducers : LF 3″ (fiberglass cone, Weather-Edge ) + HF 13 mm (PEI, ferrofluid ), response 70 Hz–20 kHz (−10 dB) .
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Flexible operation : 8 Ω (50 W continuous, 100 W program) or 70/100 V (15/7.5/3.7/1.8 W sockets at 70 V; 15/7.5/3.7 W at 100 V).
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High performance : sensitivity 86 dB (1 W/1 m) and max. SPL 103/109 dB (average/peak) at 1 m.
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Environmental resistance : HIPS enclosure, TGIC coated steel grille ( IP-44 ; up to IP-55 with optional WeatherMax™ grille MTC-23WMG-1 + panel cover MTC-PC2/PC3 ).
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Professional installation : InvisiBall® included; M6 points for U-bracket MTC-23UB-1 ; screw connector for cable up to 2.5 mm².
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Pack of 2 units (pair) in white.
Product benefits
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Clear and immersive sound with smooth response and low distortion in small and medium-sized spaces.
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Lower installed cost thanks to the wide coverage pattern that reduces the number of points required.
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Total versatility : the same speaker works for 70/100 V or 8 Ω lines in new projects or renovations.
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Durable outdoors and a paintable finish to blend in with the architecture.
Use cases
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Retail, restaurants and hotels with homogeneous background music and clear announcements.
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Terraces and covered outdoor areas , gyms, educational centers and corporate spaces.
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Waiting rooms, corridors and reception areas where discreet and durable speakers are required.
Accessories and expansion
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Included: InvisiBall® holder and 4 mm × 80 mm hex key.
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Optional: MTC-23UB-1 (U-bracket), MTC-23WMG-1 (WeatherMax™ grille), MTC-23CM (roof adapter), MTC-PC2/MTC-PC3 caps (panel seal).
Project description
JBL Control 23-1-WH surface-mount loudspeaker (white), 2-way ; 100° × 100° coverage ; 70–20 kHz (−10 dB) / 95–19 kHz (±3 dB) frequency response; 86 dB sensitivity (1 W/1 m, 100 Hz–10 kHz); 103 dB average / 109 dB peak SPL (1 m); 50 W (2 h, 200 W peak) / 40 W (100 h) power handling; 8 Ω thru- mode. Transformer 70 V: 15/7.5/3.7/1.8 W ; 100 V: 15/7.5/3.7 W (loss < 0.43 dB). Recommended HPF 70 Hz, 24 dB/oct . Transducers: LF 3″ (fiberglass cone, former Kapton™) + HF 13 mm PEI ( ferrofluid ). HIPS enclosure; steel grille; IP-44 (up to IP-55 with MTC-23WMG-1 and MTC-PC2/PC3). Dimensions 200 × 141 × 111 mm (H×W×D); 1.8 kg per unit. Pack: 2 units .
