JBL Control 25AV - 100W 5.25-inch Passive 2-Way IP44-Rated 70V/100V Surface-Mount Loudspeaker with 100 x 100-Degree Coverage and 8-Ohm Impedance in Black Finish

The JBL Professional Control 25AV is a robust and high-performance surface-mount loudspeaker designed for a wide range of commercial audio applications, delivering superior sound quality and reliability in both indoor and outdoor environments. Whether for background music, paging, or foreground music, the Control 25AV is ideal for use in environments such as retail stores, restaurants, health clubs, theme parks, airports, educational facilities, and leisure venues. With its sleek, contemporary design, this speaker blends seamlessly into various decors, while offering exceptional audio fidelity and versatility.

The Control 25AV features a 5.25-inch polypropylene-coated woofer with JBL's exclusive WeatherEdge technology, which includes a butyl rubber extension around the woofer's surround. This innovative design helps to protect critical transducer elements from environmental stressors, making the speaker well-suited for harsh outdoor conditions. The high-frequency driver is a 0.75-inch titanium-coated polycarbonate tweeter, which is reinforced for added rigidity and endurance, delivering smooth, clear high frequencies with exceptional dispersion. Together, these components create a speaker that produces a broad frequency response, extending from 70 Hz to 23 kHz, ensuring high-quality sound reproduction across a wide range of musical and speech applications.

The Control 25AV incorporates JBL's advanced technology, including a complex crossover network for a maximally flat frequency response and reduced distortion. The system is capable of delivering a high power handling capacity of 100 watts continuous pink noise and 200 watts continuous program power, with a maximum SPL of 113 dB peak at 1 meter. This makes it well-suited for both low and high SPL environments, providing clear, full-range sound even in large open areas.

Installation of the Control 25AV is quick and easy, thanks to the unique InvisiBall mounting system, which allows for both vertical and horizontal adjustments, ensuring optimal placement without the need for removing the grille. The InvisiBall system also offers a high level of theft deterrence. Additional installation flexibility is provided by the optional M6 mounting points for a U-bracket, as well as a variety of optional mounting accessories, such as the MTC-25/23H for horizontal splaying and the MTC-28/25CM for ceiling mounting. For environments that require additional protection against weather conditions, the optional MTC-25WMG WeatherMax grille provides a multi-layer foam and mesh vapor barrier to shield the speaker from rain and harsh elements.

The speaker's enclosure is constructed from high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), and the grille is made of durable, paintable stainless steel, available in both black and white finishes. With an IP44-rated enclosure, the Control 25AV is splashproof and capable of withstanding humidity, salt spray, temperature variations, and UV exposure. Additionally, the system's magnetic shielding allows it to be used in close proximity to video monitors, ensuring no interference with video displays.

Overall, the Control 25AV is a reliable, high-quality loudspeaker designed to meet the demands of commercial audio systems, offering durability, weather resistance, and outstanding audio performance. It is ideal for a wide range of commercial and professional applications, providing clear, even sound coverage while blending seamlessly into any environment.

Features

• 5.25-inch polypropylene-coated woofer with WeatherEdge surround for enhanced durability
• 0.75-inch titanium-coated polycarbonate tweeter for clear high frequencies and extended response
• IP44-rated enclosure for splashproof performance and environmental resistance
• Advanced crossover network for a smooth, natural frequency response and reduced distortion
• 100° x 100° coverage pattern ensures even sound dispersion across large spaces
• Magnetic shielding for use near video monitors without interference
• InvisiBall mounting system for easy installation and secure adjustment with theft deterrence
• 200W continuous program power handling and 113 dB maximum SPL for powerful sound output
• Available in black and white finishes to match various decors
• Weather-resistant stainless steel grille and optional WeatherMax grille for added protection in harsh environments
• Easy connection with weather-capable screw-down terminals and optional protective panel covers

Specifications

System

• Frequency Range: 70 Hz - 23 kHz
• Frequency Response: 85 Hz - 17 kHz
• Power Rating:
  • 200W Continuous Program Power
  • 100W Continuous Pink Noise
• Nominal Coverage: 100° x 100°
• Nominal Sensitivity: 87 dB SPL, 1W @ 1m (3.3 ft)
• Maximum SPL @ 1m:
  • 113 dB continuous peak pink noise
  • 107 dB continuous average pink noise
  • 103 dB continuous average music or speech
• Directivity Factor (Q): 4.9, averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz
• Directivity Index (DI): 6.9 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
• Minimum Impedance: 6.7 ohms at 230 Hz
• Crossover Type: 2nd order low-pass, 2nd order high-pass, complex optimization for maximally flat response
• Transformer Taps:
  • 70V: 50W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W taps (Taps #4, #3, #2, #1)
  • 100V: 50W, 30W, 15W taps (Taps #3, #2, #1)
  • Thru position: 8Ω nominal

Transducers

• Low Frequency: 5.25 in polypropylene-coated paper with WeatherEdge surround, 1 in voice coil on kapton former
• High Frequency: 0.75 in titanium-coated PEI

Physical

• Enclosure Material: High-impact polystyrene
• Grille: Painted stainless steel, black or white to match cabinet, paintable
• Overload Protection: Full-range power limiting to protect network and transducers. Internal fuse to protect during exceptional overload condition
• Environmental: Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV. IEC 529 IP-X4 splashproof rating
• Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 6.3 inches, 8.0 inches deep total when mounted on InvisiBall wall-mount bracket
• Net Weight (each): 9.0 lbs
• Shipping Weight (pair): 20.0 lbs
• Included Accessories: 1 pair MTC-PC input panel cover, InvisiBall mounting base, 6 mm x 100 mm InvisiBall hex wrench
• Optional Accessories: MTC-25V for vertical columnar mounting of up to 3 speakers, MTC-25/23H for horizontal splaying of 2 speakers, MTC-28/25CM to install speaker down from the ceiling, MTC-xxWMG WeatherMax Stainless Steel Grille with a three-layer backing