The JBL CONTROL 26-DT is a professional ceiling loudspeaker transducer assembly designed for integration into custom architectural audio systems. It consists of a high-performance 6.5-inch two-way driver system engineered to deliver clear, full-range sound in commercial background music and paging applications. Unlike fully assembled ceiling speakers, this unit is supplied without a grille or mounting frame, providing audio consultants and installers with maximum flexibility to incorporate the transducer into custom baffles, enclosures, or architectural elements. This approach allows for seamless visual integration in high-end retail spaces, luxury hospitality environments, corporate offices, and other settings where standard off-the-shelf speaker grilles would disrupt the interior design aesthetic.

The acoustic design of the assembly features a mineral-filled polypropylene woofer and a soft-dome tweeter, optimized for smooth frequency response and high intelligibility. The drivers are mounted on a rigid, die-cast aluminum chassis that ensures structural stability and minimizes unwanted resonance, contributing to clean, accurate sound reproduction. The transducer is pre-wired with pigtail leads, simplifying connection to external transformers for 70V/100V systems or direct connection to low-impedance amplifiers. This design prioritizes sonic performance and installation versatility, allowing the audio component to be hidden within custom millwork, ceilings, or decorative panels while still delivering the reliable acoustic performance associated with professional-grade systems.

Installation requires careful planning to ensure proper baffle design that accounts for the necessary air volume and mounting depth to achieve optimal acoustic performance. The assembly is built to rigorous standards for durability and consistent performance in continuous commercial use. By providing a high-quality core transducer without a fixed aesthetic package, the CONTROL 26-DT empowers system designers to meet both stringent acoustic requirements and bespoke architectural demands, making it an ideal component for sophisticated, discreet audio installations where sound quality and visual subtlety are equally paramount.