JBL Control 226C/T - 150W 6.5-inch Passive 2-Way 70V/100V Ceiling Loudspeaker with Backcan and 120-Degree Coverage in White Finish

The JBL Professional Control 226C/T is a premium ceiling loudspeaker designed to deliver exceptional sound quality for medium to high-volume ceiling-mounted applications. Ideal for commercial spaces such as music cafes, airports, convention centers, hotels, and educational facilities, the Control 226C/T provides superior clarity for speech and music, making it perfect for environments where sound fidelity is crucial. The speaker features JBL's advanced coaxial design, which combines a Kevlar-reinforced 165 mm (6.5 in) woofer with a 25 mm (1 in) titanium compression driver, ensuring outstanding performance, durability, and reliability in a variety of installations.

The Control 226C/T excels in providing consistent, broad sound coverage, with a 120° conical broadband pattern that ensures uniform sound distribution throughout the listening area. This is especially beneficial in applications where the seating or listening positions are spread across a wide space, allowing fewer speakers to achieve even coverage and reduce installation costs. The speaker's high-slope crossover network, operating at 2.2 kHz, ensures smooth midrange reproduction and seamless transition between the low and high frequencies, delivering a natural and clear sound quality for both speech and music.

Featuring an impressive power handling capacity of 150 Watts (with a 600W peak for short bursts), the Control 226C/T ensures that it can handle long-term use and high-output applications without compromising on sound quality. The speaker has a long-term power rating of 100W (400W peak for 100 hours), making it an ideal choice for high-demand environments. With a maximum SPL of 112 dB continuous and 118 dB peak, the Control 226C/T can easily fill large spaces with clear, high-quality sound.

The speaker's design includes a high-performance 165 mm (6.5 in) Kevlar-reinforced cone for the low-frequency driver, offering excellent durability and extended excursion, while the 25 mm (1 in) exit titanium compression driver provides extraordinary high-frequency response and clarity. The integrated back can ensures a secure and easy installation process, with the added benefit of a clean, contemporary grille that fits seamlessly into any decor. For installation flexibility, the Control 226C/T comes with JBL's proven C-Ring with Tile Rail suspension system, allowing installation from beneath the ceiling structure even when access above the ceiling tile is limited.

For optimal installation flexibility, the Control 226C/T is switchable between 8-ohm low impedance mode and 70V or 100V distributed loudspeaker systems, with a multi-tap transformer for easy adjustment to various system requirements. The transformer taps are provided in a variety of settings: 68W, 34W, 17W, and 8.5W for 70V, and 68W, 34W, and 17W for 100V, making the Control 226C/T suitable for a wide range of installations. The removable locking connectors with secure screw-down terminals ensure ease of installation and long-term reliability.

Features

• Coaxial design with a 165 mm (6.5 in) Kevlar-reinforced low-frequency driver and a 25 mm (1 in) titanium compression driver
• 120° conical coverage pattern for consistent sound quality throughout the listening area
• High-slope crossover at 2.2 kHz for natural midrange and smooth frequency response
• 150W continuous power handling with a 600W peak for high-output applications
• Maximum SPL of 112 dB continuous and 118 dB peak for powerful performance in large spaces
• Low impedance (8-ohm) or multi-tap transformer for 70V/100V distributed systems
• Integrated backcan and modern grille design for easy installation and clean appearance
• C-Ring with Tile Rail suspension system for secure and quick installation from beneath the ceiling
• UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90, and NFPA70 safety-rated, suitable for use in air handling spaces
• Comes with press-in grille, C-ring, tile rails, and optional construction brackets

Specifications

System

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 47 Hz - 19 kHz
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 74 Hz - 17 kHz
• Coverage Pattern: 120° conical, broadband
• Directivity Factor (Q): 6 (1 k - 16 kHz)
• Directivity Index (DI): 7.9 dB (1 k - 16 kHz)
• Long-Term System Power Rating (IEC): 150 W (600 W peak), 2 hrs
• Power Rating, IEC: 100 W (400 W peak), 100 hrs
• Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 90 dB (measured half-space), 95 dB (computed for competitive comparison)
• Maximum SPL: 112 dB continuous average (118 dB peak)
• Crossover Network: 2.2 kHz, 3rd order (18 dB/oct) high-pass plus conjugate to HF, 3rd order low-pass to LF
• Nominal Impedance (bypass mode): 8 ohms
• Transformer Taps:
  • 70V: 68W, 34W, 17W, 8.5W
  • 100V: 68W, 34W, 17W

Transducers

• Low Frequency Driver: 165 mm (6.5 in) Kevlar reinforced cone
• High Frequency Driver: 25 mm (1 in) exit compression driver

Physical

• Enclosure: ABS with Glass enclosure
• Input Connectors: Two removable locking 2-pin connector with screw-down terminals. Max wire size 12 AWG (2.5 mm)
• Tap Settings: 8 ohm
  • 8.5W @ 70V, 17W @ 100V
  • 17W @ 70V, 34W @ 100V
  • 34W @ 70V, 68W @ 100V
  • 68W @ 70V, n/c @ 100V
• Safety Agency Rating: Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA70. S7232/UL Listed, Signaling Speaker. Transformer UL registered per UL1876. In accordance with IEC60849/EN60849
• Dimensions (Diameter x Depth): ø 330 mm (13 in) round baffle x depth from back of baffle of 246 mm (9.7 in)
• Cutout Size: 12.1 inches (diameter)
• Net Weight: 20.0 lbs
• Shipping Weight 52.5 lbs (pair)
• Included Accessories: Press-in Grille, C-Ring, Tile Rails
• Optional Accessories: MTC-19NC New Construction Bracket, MTC-19MR Mud Ring Construction Bracket