JBL Control 88M - 240W 8-inch Passive 2-Way IP56-Rated 70V/100V Mushroom Landscape Loudspeaker with 360 x 160-Degree Coverage in Hunter Green Finish

The JBL Professional Control 88M is a high-performance, weather-resistant loudspeaker designed to provide full-range sound and consistent, wide coverage for outdoor and landscape environments. The 8-inch passive two-way speaker features a durable polyethylene enclosure that ensures high-quality audio reproduction while withstanding the elements. With a 360° horizontal and 160° vertical coverage, it's perfect for applications such as outdoor malls, hotels, theme parks, pools, restaurants, resorts, and public venues where clear, immersive sound is required across large areas.

Engineered for challenging outdoor conditions, the Control 88M is rated IP56, ensuring its resistance to both dust and strong water jets. Its tough, hunter green-colored polyethylene enclosure resists damage from lawn equipment and the environment, maintaining its aesthetic integrity even if scratched or scraped. The color extends throughout the material, guaranteeing the speaker remains visually appealing in any setting. Designed for ease of installation, the speaker's two-part enclosure allows for simple wiring and provides an isolated chamber to protect the wiring and transformer from moisture. Multiple gland nut locations on the enclosure ensure a secure, water-tight seal when properly installed, enhancing its weather resistance.

Utilizing JBL's advanced transducer design, the Control 88M incorporates a 200 mm (8-inch) low-frequency driver with a Kevlar reinforced cone and a 25 mm (1-inch) high-frequency compression driver with a titanium dome. This combination delivers powerful, high-fidelity sound with extended bass and smooth, clear high frequencies. The compression driver's high-temperature-resistant polyetherimide (PEI) dome and the low-frequency driver's polypropylene cone ensure excellent long-term reliability and exceptional sonic performance. With a power handling capacity of 240W continuous program power and a peak of 480W, the Control 88M delivers impressive output levels, reaching up to 108 dB SPL at 1 meter, with a peak SPL of 114 dB, making it suitable for large outdoor environments.

With a wide frequency range of 47 Hz to 16 kHz, the Control 88M provides deep bass response and clear treble, making it an excellent choice for both music and paging applications. The speaker's coaxial design and constant-directivity horn ensure that sound is distributed evenly across the listening area, preventing dead spots and ensuring high clarity for voice content and music alike. Additionally, the speaker includes a high-quality 70V/100V multi-tap transformer with several power tap options, allowing for flexible integration into distributed audio systems. For standard low-impedance applications, the speaker can be switched to an 8-ohm operation mode, providing maximum versatility for different setups.

The Control 88M is also engineered for easy installation, offering a secure, twist-locking design for assembly, with stainless steel hardware to resist rust and corrosion. The speaker can be mounted on the ground or integrated into landscape designs using third-party ground stakes, with multiple attachment points provided for flexible mounting options. Whether in a garden, patio, or any other outdoor location, the Control 88M provides reliable, high-quality sound, blending seamlessly into its surroundings while delivering powerful, full-range audio.

Features

• 360° horizontal and 160° vertical coverage for even sound distribution across large outdoor areas
• High power handling: 240W continuous program (480W peak), with a maximum SPL of 114 dB
• Wide frequency response from 47 Hz to 16 kHz for deep bass and clear high frequencies
• Coaxial design with a 200 mm (8-inch) Kevlar reinforced woofer and a 25 mm (1-inch) titanium-dome compression driver
• Weather-resistant IP56 rating, with a durable polyethylene enclosure resistant to moisture, UV rays, and physical damage
• Stainless steel powder-coated grille that resists rusting, providing long-lasting durability
• Two-part enclosure with a fully isolated chamber to protect wiring and transformer from moisture
• Included gland nuts provide a water-tight seal for wiring protection in outdoor environments
• Flexible mounting options, with attachment points for third-party ground stakes
• 70V/100V multi-tap transformer for easy integration into distributed systems, switchable for 8-ohm direct operation
• Recommended high-pass filters: 65 Hz for 8Ω operation, 60 Hz for 30W tap, 50 Hz for 15W/7.5W taps
• Dimensions: 20.7 x 14 x 14 inches, net weight: 17 lbs
• Included accessories: Wire nuts, gland nuts, security screwdriver

Specifications

System

• Frequency Response (-10 dB): 47 Hz - 16 kHz
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 60 Hz - 15 kHz
• Power Rating: 240 W Continuous Program (2 hrs), 120 W (480 W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs), 100 W (400 W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs)
• Maximum Input Voltage: 28.0 V
• Sensitivity: 87 dB, 1 W @ 1 m (ave. 80 Hz - 16 kHz)
• Nominal Coverage Angle: 360° horizontal, 160° vertical (primary listening 10° to 50° up from ground)
• Directivity (Q): 2.1
• Directivity Index (DI): 3.2 dB
• Rated Maximum SPL @ 1m: 108 dB @ 1m
• Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (at 8Ω setting)
• Minimum Impedance: 6.6Ω @ 9.5kHz
• Transformer Taps: 70V: 60W, 30W, 15W & 7.5W; 100V: 60W, 30W, 15W
• Insertion Loss: <0.5 dB at any tap setting
• Thru Setting: 8Ω nominal
• Crossover Type: 2nd Order LPF on LF and 2nd Order HPF on HF
• Recommended Protective High-Pass: 45 Hz for 8Ω operation, 24 dB/oct; 80 Hz for 60W tap, 24 dB/oct; 50 Hz for 30W, 7.5W, and 7.5W taps, 24 dB/oct

Transducer

• Low Frequency Driver: 200 mm (8.0 in) diameter LF driver, Kapton former, 38 mm (1.5 in) voice coil, polypropylene cone and polyurethane surround
• High Frequency Driver: 25 mm (1.0 in) diameter HF driver Polyetherimide (PEI) dome

Physical

• Enclosure Material: LDPE Polyethylene plastic, 6 mm wall thickness, UL94V-0 rated
• Grille: Powder-coated stainless steel
• Environmental: IP-56 rating per IEC529 (dust protected and protected against strong jets of water). Exceeds MilSpec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV. Passes Mil-Std-202F for salt spray. Enclosure UL94V-0 rated
• Agency Ratings: UL 1480 Speakers for Fire Alarm, Emergency, and Commercial and Professional Use, 5th Edition, for outdoor wet locations; UL 1480A Speakers for Commercial and Professional Use, 1st Edition; CSA C22.2 No. 205-12, Signal Equipment. Transformer UL Recognized per UL1876, ROHS compliant
• Terminals: Bare wire with dielectric-gel-filled wire nuts (internal to top speaker section)
• Wiring: Water ingress protected by two stages of gland nuts, one mounted on outside of enclosure (installed by installer via drilling 22 mm (0.875 in, 7/8 in) hole in any of multiple provided locations) and one between the bottom base and top speaker sections. Included gland nuts require round-jacketed wire with outside diameter between 4.0 mm and 9.0 mm (0.16 in and 0.35 in). For installation instructions, see Installation Guide (# IS-C80MLS)
• Colors: Hunter Green, RAL6018
• Dimensions: 20.7 x 14 x 14 inches
• Net Weight: 17 lbs
• Shipping Weight: 23 lbs
• Included Accessories: (2) wire nuts, (2) gland nuts, (1) security screwdriver