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JBL CONTROL 26C 6.5" Ceiling Loudspeaker Transducer Assembly

$207.00 - $225.00

The Control 26C is a compact ceiling speaker providing premium performance in background, foreground music sound systems. The Control 26C is perfectly suited for a wide variety of applications from casinos and hotels to upscale restaurants and themed locations. High power handling, wide frequency response and low distortion make the Control 26C ideal for sound systems requiring a higher fidelity sound from ceiling loudspeakers. The premium performance capability ensures excellent sound character, providing pleasant, enveloping sound throughout the listening area. The Control 26C’s 16 ohm impedance allows use of multiple speakers in parallel without having to use a more expensive constant voltage distributed system.

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• Coaxially mounted 165 mm (6.5 in) woofer with butyl rubber surround and 19 mm (¾ in) titanium coated diffraction-loaded tweeter.
• High power, wide frequency response and low distortion for high sound level capability.
• JBL’s exclusive SonicGuard™ overload protection allows higher operational levels and improved system reliability.
• Packaged with grille, backcan and tile rails for fast installation and easy dealer stocking.

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JBL CONTROL 26C 6.5" Ceiling Loudspeaker Transducer Assembly

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About the JBL CONTROL 26C 6.5" Ceiling Loudspeaker Transducer Assembly

The JBL CONTROL 26C is a professional 6.5-inch ceiling loudspeaker transducer assembly designed for high-fidelity distributed audio in commercial and residential installations. As the core acoustic component of a ceiling speaker system, this assembly includes the woofer, tweeter, and crossover network but is supplied without an enclosure or grille, intended for integration into custom-built ceilings, soffits, or proprietary back boxes. This design provides maximum flexibility for architects and audio integrators who require premium sound quality that can be seamlessly incorporated into bespoke architectural designs or specialized mounting situations where standard off-the-shelf speaker grilles are not desired or applicable.

The transducer assembly features a 6.5-inch mineral-filled polypropylene woofer for robust mid-bass performance and a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter for smooth, detailed high-frequency reproduction. The integrated crossover network is carefully engineered to ensure optimal blending between the two drivers, resulting in a balanced and coherent full-range sound with wide dispersion characteristics. This assembly is engineered to deliver the sonic signature associated with the JBL Control series, offering clear speech intelligibility and accurate music reproduction, making it suitable for applications ranging from background music in luxury retail and hospitality to more critical listening environments like high-end home theaters or boardrooms.

Installation involves mounting the transducer assembly into a suitably constructed and sized cavity or a compatible JBL back can, after which the ceiling surface material (such as drywall, wood, or fabric) is applied over it. A custom grille or acoustically transparent finish can then be used to conceal the speaker entirely, allowing it to vanish into the ceiling architecture. By providing the essential acoustic engine without a fixed cosmetic front, the JBL CONTROL 26C Transducer Assembly offers unparalleled integration possibilities for custom audio installations where aesthetic requirements are as stringent as the performance demands.

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