JBL Control 25-1 Overview
Designed by JBL, these Control 25-1 loudspeakers are two-way 5.25" indoor/outdoor monitors featuring weather-protected circuitry, natural and powerful representations of the frequency spectrum, black enclosures, and JBL's proprietary InvisiBall mounting hardware. This hardware allows you to install the speakers through a hidden access point behind its logo badge. As such, the Control 25-1 suitable for venues, health clubs, theme parks, cafes, or anywhere where foreground/background music—and paging—is a necessity.
These monitors are capable of handling 200W of programmatic material at 8 Ohms, and feature a built-in multi-tap transformer for operation on distributed speaker lines. With an SPL of 110 dB, you can blast these speakers pretty loudly as well, while their cone geometry ensures a pleasurable listening experience in both on- and off-axis situations. Additionally, their PEI diaphragms render a smooth high-frequency response. But sound is not the only consideration: Kapton voice coil formers, JBL's WeatherEdge rubberized extensions, and a durable cabinet construction provide protection against heat, rain, wind, or anything else the elements might throw at you in the coming years.
Also, while the Control 25-1 comes in a black finish, it doesn't have to stay that way: these speakers accept a variety of finishes and pigments to match any surrounding.
Key Features
- 5.25" woofers with woven fiberglass cone
- 0.75" PEI diaphragm tweeters with fluid cooling
- Built-in InvisiBall mounting hardware
- Weather-resistant enclosure and transducers
- 100° x 100° coverage
- 200W power handling of programmatic material in direct 8 Ohms setting, plus built-in multi-tap transformers
- Frequency response of 60 Hz to 20 kHz.
JBL Control 25-1 Specs
| Active or Passive | Passive |
| Speaker Configuration | 2-Way |
| Power Handling | For 100 Hours: 75 W RMS 300 W Peak For 2 Hours: 200 W Program 100 W RMS 400 W Peak |
| Constant Voltage / Transformer Taps | 100 V: 30 / 15 / 7.5 W or 8 Ohms Bypass 70 V: 30 / 15 / 7.5 / 3.7 W or 8 Ohms Bypass |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms (Thru Setting) |
| HF Driver | 0.75" / 19 mm PEI Tweeter |
| LF Driver | 5.25" / 13.5 cm Fiberglass Woofer |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz to 20 kHz ±10 dB 85 Hz to 17 kHz ±3 dB |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB |
| Coverage Angle | 100° H x 100° V |
| Directivity | 6 (Directivity/Q Factor) 7.6 dB (Directivity Index) |
| Crossover | 12 dB/Octave |
| Recommended High-Pass Filter | 60 Hz, 24 dB/Octave |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 25.3 V RMS 50.6 V Peak |
| Transformer Insertion Loss | <0.94 dB |
| I/O Connectors | Screw Terminal |
| Maximum Wire Gauge | 12 AWG / 2.5 mm |
| Certifications | RoHS, UL, as per Manufacturer |
| IP Rating | IP44 |
| Color | Black |
| Construction Material | High-Impact Polystyrene, Metal Grille |
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 7.4 x 5.7" / 243 x 188 x 145 mm |
| Weight | 7.5 lb / 3.4 kg |
| Package Weight | 18 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 16 x 12 x 11" |