JBL PROFESSIONAL CONTROL 25-1 - Passive Indoor/Outdoor Installation Speaker (Pair, Black)
The JBL Control 25-1 is a 5.25-inch, two-way passive loudspeaker designed to deliver exceptional sound performance in a wide variety of commercial applications. Its rich, detailed sound, combined with wide coverage and consistent dispersion, makes it a favorite among audio professionals. Its sleek, contemporary design blends seamlessly into any environment, from retail stores and restaurants to educational and entertainment venues. This pack includes two units for stereo installation or to cover larger areas.
Built to last, the Control 25-1 features a rugged enclosure and weather-resistant transducers, ensuring reliable operation both indoors and outdoors. The combination of a fiberglass cone woofer and a liquid-cooled PEI diaphragm tweeter delivers smooth frequency response and outstanding vocal clarity, ideal for background music, foreground, and public address systems.
Main Features
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High-Quality Components: Equipped with a 5.25-inch (135 mm) woofer with a woven fiberglass cone, offering excellent rigidity and durability for defined bass and a clear midrange. The 0.75-inch (19 mm) tweeter with a PEI (polyetherimide) diaphragm and ferrofluid cooling ensures crisp, detailed highs without distortion, even at high volume levels.
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Wide and Uniform Coverage: Its acoustic design provides a nominal coverage of 100° x 100°, allowing sound to be distributed evenly throughout the listening area. This reduces the number of speakers needed to cover a space, optimizing installation.
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Installation Versatility: It incorporates JBL's exclusive InvisiBall® mounting system, which facilitates easy installation and precise speaker adjustment. It is also compatible with U-shaped brackets (available separately) for added flexibility.
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Rugged and Weatherproof Design: The high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) enclosure and Thermoset® polyester-coated aluminum grille protect the components from the elements (IP-44 rating), allowing for use in covered outdoor areas.
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Low Impedance and 70V/100V Line Operation: Offers great flexibility by being able to operate in 8 ohm systems with a power capacity of 100 watts (200 watt program), or in distributed line systems thanks to its integrated 30 watt multi-socket transformer for 70V/100V.
Product Benefits
The JBL Control 25-1 is designed for both installers and end users, offering a complete and reliable audio solution. Its ability to operate in different amplification modes makes it compatible with virtually any professional sound system. The high-fidelity sound, with a frequency response spanning from 60 Hz to 20 kHz, ensures full musical reproduction and exceptional speech intelligibility for announcements and public address systems. Its durability and resistance to environmental conditions guarantee a long-term investment with consistent performance year after year.
Use Cases
Thanks to its versatility, the Control 25-1 is the perfect solution for a multitude of environments:
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Hospitality: Ideal for sound reinforcement in restaurants, cafes, bars and terraces, providing pleasant and high-quality background music.
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Retail Stores and Shops: Enhance the customer experience in retail stores and large stores with background music or clear promotional announcements.
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Gyms and Sports Centers: It offers the power and clarity needed to motivate users with energetic music in fitness rooms or common areas.
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Educational and Corporate Facilities: Perfect for classrooms, conference rooms and auditoriums where voice clarity is essential.
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Leisure and Entertainment: Its robustness makes it suitable for theme parks, museums and other leisure venues, both indoors and in protected outdoor areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these speakers sold individually or in pairs?
This product is sold in a package containing two units (a pair) of the JBL Control 25-1 speaker.
Do they include the brackets for mounting them on the wall?
Yes, each speaker includes JBL's patented InvisiBall® wall-mounting system, which allows for discreet installation and flexible orientation.
Are they active (self-powered) or passive speakers?
They are passive speakers, which means they require an external amplifier to function.
What type of amplifier do I need for these speakers?
It depends on the configuration. For a low-impedance system, you'll need an amplifier that can deliver at least 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms. For distributed line systems, you'll need a 70V or 100V compatible amplifier with sufficient power for the number of speakers connected.
Can they be painted to match the decor of my premises?
Yes, both the speaker box and grille can be painted to suit any interior or exterior design.
Project description
Two-way passive loudspeaker with a 5.25-inch (135 mm) fiberglass cone woofer and a 0.75-inch (19 mm) PEI tweeter. It offers a nominal coverage of 100° x 100°. Power handling is 100W (200W program, 400W peak) at 8 ohms. It includes a multi-tap transformer for 70V (30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.7W) and 100V (30W, 15W, 7.5W) lines. Frequency response is 60 Hz to 20 kHz. Sensitivity is 90 dB SPL. The enclosure is made of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) with an aluminum grille and is weatherproof (IP-44). It includes the InvisiBall mounting system and screw-on terminal strip connectors. Color: Black.
