JBL Control 25-1-WH - 100W 5.25-inch Passive 2-Way IP44-Rated 70V/100V Surface-Mount Loudspeaker with 100 x 100-Degree Coverage in White Finish

The JBL Professional Control 25-1-WH is a premium, 5.25-inch, passive 2-way surface-mount loudspeaker that delivers exceptional sound performance for a wide range of commercial applications. Its sleek and contemporary design, combined with high power handling, wide frequency response, and low distortion, makes it an ideal choice for indoor and outdoor background music, foreground music, and paging systems. This speaker is well-suited for environments such as retail stores, restaurants, airports, health clubs, theme parks, and hospitality venues. With its wide 100° x 100° coverage, the Control 25-1-WH ensures even sound distribution throughout large spaces, minimizing the need for multiple speakers and reducing installation costs.

Equipped with a high-performance 5.25-inch woven fiberglass cone woofer and a 3/4-inch titanium-coated tweeter, the Control 25-1-WH delivers rich, full-range sound with crisp highs and deep lows. The woofer's butyl rubber surround and WeatherEdge frame protection ensure durability and long-term performance, even in challenging environmental conditions. The tweeter's diffraction-loading design guarantees consistent coverage, providing clear, balanced sound across the entire listening area. The speaker's broad frequency response from 60 Hz to 20 kHz ensures accurate reproduction of both low and high frequencies, making it perfect for a variety of audio applications.

One of the standout features of the Control 25-1-WH is its versatile installation options. The speaker comes with JBL's InvisiBall mounting hardware, allowing for quick and secure mounting with high vertical and horizontal rotation. This unique system also provides a theft-deterrent feature, as adjustments are made behind the logo badge, eliminating the need to remove the grille. For added installation flexibility, the Control 25-1-WH includes integrated M6 mounting points for an optional U-bracket, enabling the speaker to be mounted in a variety of configurations to suit different installation environments.

The Control 25-1-WH is designed for both high-performance audio and durability. Its weather-resistant enclosure and transducers make it suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor environments, with the ability to withstand exposure to sun, salt, and moisture. The speaker's rugged design is complemented by a zinc-plated, powder-coated grille, offering rust resistance. For even more protection, an optional MTC-25WMG WeatherMax grille with multi-layer foam and tight-weave mesh vapor barrier is available for harsh environmental conditions, such as heavy rain.

In addition to its robust design, the Control 25-1-WH is also equipped with a built-in multi-tap transformer, making it suitable for use with both 70V and 100V distributed audio systems. This feature allows for flexibility in installations, with transformer taps for 30W, 15W, 7.5W, and 3.7W at 70V or 30W, 15W, and 7.5W at 100V. With the ability to handle up to 100 watts of continuous program power and a high maximum SPL of 110 dB, the Control 25-1-WH delivers clear, powerful sound that fills large spaces without distortion.

Overall, the JBL Professional Control 25-1-WH is an excellent solution for commercial audio applications, providing high-quality sound, versatility, and durability in a compact and stylish package.

Features

• 5.25-inch woven fiberglass woofer with butyl rubber surround and 3/4-inch titanium-coated tweeter for full-range sound
• 100° x 100° coverage pattern for wide sound distribution, reducing the need for multiple speakers
• Weather-resistant enclosure and transducers for outdoor and indoor use, with additional protection from WeatherEdge and optional WeatherMax grille
• InvisiBall mounting hardware for easy installation with vertical and horizontal rotation, plus theft deterrence
• Built-in 30W multi-tap transformer for 70V/100V systems, with multiple transformer taps for flexible installation options
• Powerful performance with 100W continuous program power and 200W peak, delivering high SPL of 110 dB
• Rugged design with high-impact polystyrene enclosure, zinc-plated powder-coated grille, and optional WeatherMax grille for tough environments
• Optional MTC-25UB-1 U-bracket and MTC-28/25CM ceiling-mount InvisiBall adapter for versatile installation
• Frequency response from 60 Hz to 20 kHz, ensuring full-range sound for various applications
• Compact size and sleek white finish, easily blending with a variety of decors

Specifications

System

• Frequency Range: 60 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency Response: 85 Hz - 17 kHz
• Power Rating:
  • 200 W Continuous Program (2 hrs)
  • 100 W (400 W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs)
  • 75 W (600 W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs)
• Maximum Input Voltage: 25.3 V RMS (2 hrs), 50.6 V peak
• Maximum SPL: 110 dB average Continuous Pink Noise (116 dB peak)
• Sensitivity: 90 dB, 1W/1m (averaged 100 Hz - 10 kHz)
• Coverage Angle: 100° x 100°
• Directivity Factor (Q): 6.04 (averaged 1 kHz - 16 kHz)
• Directivity Index (DI): 7.6 dB (averaged 1 kHz - 16 kHz)
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms (THRU setting)
• Crossover Type: 2nd order low-pass, 3rd order high-pass
• Transformer Taps:
  • 70V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.7W
  • 100V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W
• Insertion Loss: <0.94 dB at any tap setting
• Thru Setting: 8Ω nominal
• Recommended Protective High-Pass: 60 Hz high-pass (24 dB/oct) for 8Ω operation and all 70V/100V tap settings

Transducers

• Low Frequency: 6.25 in woven-fiberglass cone with pure butyl rubber surround with Weather-Edge frame protection, high-temp fiberglass voice coil former, high-temp voice coil wire, optimized cone geometry, linear suspension spider, and FEA optimized motor structure
• High Frequency: 0.75 in PEI diaphragm, low-viscosity ferro-magnetic fluid, and lightweight Kapton voice coil former

Physical

• Enclosure Material: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), painted with highly-UV resistant paint on white (-WH) version for maximum UV fade resistance
• Grille: Highly zinc-plated, finished in durable TGIC polyester powder coating. MTC-25WMG-1 (WH) available with Weather-Max multi-layer foam and tight-weave mesh vapor barrier backing
• Installation: InvisiBall wall-mounting system included. Two 6 mm attachment points (on top and bottom) for optional MTC-25UB-1 (WH) U-bracket. Secondary safety attachment loop point on back panel
• Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 5.7 inches, 8.0 inches deep total when mounted on InvisiBall wall-mount bracket
• Net Weight (each): 7.5 lbs
• Shipping Weight (pair): 18.6 lbs
• Included Accessories: InvisiBall wall-mounting system, 6 mm x 100 mm hex key
• Optional Accessories: MTC-25UB-1 - Yolk-type U-bracket (WH), MTC-25WMG-1 - WeatherMax grille with backing (WH), MTC-28/25CM - Ceiling-Mount InvisiBall adapter (WH)