JBL Control 24CT Ceiling Speaker (Pair, White)

Overview

The JBL CONTROL 24CT is a pair of in-ceiling speakers designed to deliver clear and balanced sound for background music and paging systems. Each speaker features a coaxial design with a 4 inch woofer and a 0.75 inch titanium-coated tweeter, providing a wide 130-degree coverage area and frequency response from 80 Hz to 20 kHz. With a peak output of 102 dB, these speakers ensure announcements and music remain intelligible and detailed throughout the listening space.

Key features

• Coaxial driver design that aligns woofer and tweeter on the same axis for uniform sound distribution
• Integrated 30 W multitap transformer compatible with 70 V and 100 V distributed audio systems
• Selectable power taps allow customization of power draw to match amplifier capacity
• Includes pre-attached backcan, grille, and tile rails for fast and secure installation in drop ceilings or drywall
• Wide 130-degree coverage pattern ensures consistent audio quality across large areas
• 80 W program power rating provides headroom for volume peaks without distortion
• White finish blends seamlessly with most ceiling tiles for a clean, professional look

Key specs

• Power handling: 40 W RMS, 80 W program
• Frequency response: 80 Hz to 20 kHz
• Peak output: 102 dB
• Driver configuration: 4 inch woofer and 0.75 inch titanium-coated tweeter coaxial
• Coverage angle: 130 degrees
• Transformer: 30 W multitap for 70 V and 100 V systems
• Finish: White

Installation and setup

These speakers come ready to install with a pre-attached backcan, grille, and tile rails, simplifying mounting in both drop ceilings and drywall environments. The built-in multitap transformer supports common distributed audio voltages, and selectable taps let installers adjust power levels to suit amplifier output. This setup reduces installation time and ensures reliable performance in commercial or residential settings.

Ideal uses and environments

The CONTROL 24CT speakers are well suited for retail stores, restaurants, offices, classrooms, and home multi-room audio systems. They provide an even music background that enhances atmosphere, clear paging announcements that carry through corridors, and intelligible audio for conference rooms. Their wide coverage and balanced sound make them a strong choice for any space requiring consistent audio quality without visual distraction.