Jbl Control 14C/T 4" Ceiling Loudspeakers Pair

Jbl Control 14c/t 4" Ceiling Loudspeakers Pair

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The pair of white Professional Series Control 14C/T Two-Way 4" Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeakers from JBL is designed to provide enhanced sound quality for a wide variety of medium volume applications such as music cafes, business music systems, retail stores, music/paging systems, airports, reception/waiting rooms, lounges, courtrooms, convention centers, hotels, educational facilities, and more.

These full-range ceiling speakers consist of a 4” (100mm) high-tech cone driver and a 19mm soft-dome, liquid-cooled tweeter mounted in a vented, paintable baffle made of UV-resistant UL94-V0 and UL94-5HB material, with a pre-attached blind-mount backcan for quick and easy installation. The 120° coverage delivers consistent sound quality for listeners located both off and on axis.

The 4” (100mm) low-frequency driver is designed with a lightweight, high temperature anodized aluminum voice coil former and high temperature grade voice coil for stable performance and reliability under long-term, high-power working conditions. The butyl rubber surround provides long-term durability and good sonic damping while the polypropylene cone is water and humidity resistant. The FEA-optimized motor construction and cone geometry, along with linear suspension spider design, allows for a smooth frequency response and more consistent off-axis performance. The 3/4” (19mm) high-frequency driver features a highly damped, treated silk dome for clear and warm sound, a lightweight Kapton voice coil for improved high-frequency response and reliability, low viscosity liquid cooling for power handling and reliability, and a wide dispersion waveguide design to produce wide coverage and smooth frequency response.

The removable locking connector has screw terminals for secure wire termination and loop through terminals. A dual strain relief assembly provides clamping for use with cable or flex conduit. Suitable for a wide variety of projects, the Control 14C/T Loudspeakers are switchable for use as either 8Ω, low-impedance speakers or as part of a 70 or 100V distributed loudspeaker system with a 25W, multi-tap transformer. The speakers come complete with 2 tile rail supports, a C-ring support backing plate, cutout template, paint shield, and a grille. A safety seismic attachment ring is provided on the top surface.

Key Specs
Active/Passive	Passive
Number of Included Speakers	2
Speaker Configuration	Full-Range
Power Handling	At Low-Z: 60 W Program 30 W RMS
Constant Voltage / Transformer Taps	100 V: 25 / 12.5 / 6.3 W 70 V: 25 / 12.5 / 6.3 / 3.2 W
Impedance	8 Ohms (Transformer Bypassed)
HF Driver	0.75" / 19 mm Silk Dome
LF Driver	4" / 100 mm Polypropylene-Coated Woofer
Frequency Range	74 Hz to 20 kHz -10 dB
Color	White
Speaker
Active/Passive	Passive
Number of Included Speakers	2
Speaker Configuration	Full-Range
Power Handling	At Low-Z: 60 W Program 30 W RMS
Constant Voltage / Transformer Taps	100 V: 25 / 12.5 / 6.3 W 70 V: 25 / 12.5 / 6.3 / 3.2 W
Impedance	8 Ohms (Transformer Bypassed)
Drivers
HF Driver	0.75" / 19 mm Silk Dome
LF Driver	4" / 100 mm Polypropylene-Coated Woofer
Performance
Frequency Range	74 Hz to 20 kHz -10 dB
Frequency Response	100 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB
Maximum SPL	102 dB 108 dB (Peak)
Sensitivity	87 dB
Coverage Angle	120° H x 120° V
Directivity	8.1 dB (Directivity Index) 7.6 (Directivity/Q Factor)
Crossover	12 dB/Octave
Connectivity
Inputs/Outputs	Screw Terminal 4-Pin Input
Maximum Wire Gauge	12 AWG / 2.5 mm
Physical
Certifications	CE, UL
Environmental Resistance	No
Color	White
Cutout Size	6.7" / 170 mm
Mount Surface Thickness	Up to 1.4" / 35 mm
Construction Material	ABS, Glass
Dimensions	7.7 x 7.1" / 196 x 181 mm
Weight	4.8 lb / 2.2 kg (Each Speaker)
Packaging Info
Package Weight	18 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	26.6 x 11.25 x 9.75"

4" (100mm) high output driver with polypropylene cone and butyl rubber surround

0.75" (19mm) soft-dome liquid-cooled tweeter

Blind-mount backcan for quick and easy installation

Dual conduit/cable clamps

Combined 70V/100V and low impedance direct operation (30W at 8Ω nominal setting; 25W multi-tap at 70V/100V)

74 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth with wide 120° coverage

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can they've used as a normal 16 ohm speaker not 70v or 100v?

A: Sort of, you will get sound but it will not operate very well at increased volumes. Ultimately I would not recommend doing it. I think it would eventually damage the voice coil.

Q: 2. Can these be mounted in a drop ceiling setup? Will they be too heavy for the tile? Will they sound okay?

A: Yes, the JBL Control 16C/T 2-Way 6.5" Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeakers can be mounted in a drop ceiling. This is their intended use and they will sound just fine.

Q: 3. Can you use these speakers on a regular home amplifier?

A: The JBL Control 26CT are designed to be use with a 70v commercial amplifier. A home receiver lacks the necessary transformer found in commercial amps like the JBL CSA 1120Z Audio Amplifier; B&H# JBCSA1120Z.

Q: 4. Recomended 8Ω JBL or CROWN amplifier for 2 per channel 18C/T?

A: The JBL CSA 2120Z Audio Amplifier - 2 x 120W (B&H # JBCSA2120Z) that James recommended is a good option since it can be used as a 70V or standard amp and its power rating makes it a good match for use with two of the JBL 18C/T speakers on each channel. Crown's XTi 1002 (B&H # CRXTI1002) is a standard stereo amp rated at 275W per channel at 8 Ohms which could also work for you. As another option, the QSC ISA300Ti Commercial Power Amplifier (B&H # QSISA300TI) is a standard amp rated at 180W per channel at 8 Ohms and also operates at 70V for a constant voltage setup.

Q: 5. Is this price for a pair or single? JBL ships in pairs

A: The JBL Control 45C/T is sold individually. This item includes a single speaker with mounting hardware.

Q: 6. what mounting hardware would you use?

A: These are bookshelf speakers. I really wouldn't bother to mount them, you will probably loose a lot of low end. The best way to mount them would be a simple shelf.

Q: 7. I paired these speakers with a Pyle amp (Model PTA4) and they sound bad. Is there an amp that will sound good with an AUX input?

A: The JBL Control 26CT - Ceiling Speaker with Transformer (Pair) pairs nicely with the JBL CSA series such as B&H # JBCSA280Z.

Q: 8. do you sale white grille for Control 328ct ?

A: Actually the grill comes with it for free. JBL - MTC-RG6/8 Grille for Control 227C/CT and 328C/CT Loudspeakers. Here is the B&H part number in case you would like to have a look. B&H # JBC328CT

Q: 9. What ceiling mounting accessories are recommended for this product?

A: According to Page 03 & 04 in the Installation Manual for the JBL CONTROL 18C/T, it comes with a C-Bracket that is compatible with most ceiling material. A tile rail can be used with tiled ceilings. There is also the JBL MTC-47MR Mud-Ring Bracket, available separately as BH #JBMTC47MR that can be used in the plaster for new ceiling constructions. You can find the manual from the 'Downloads' tab on the JBL product page for the CONTRL 18C/T, linked here: https://jblpro.com/en-US/products/control-18c-t

Q: 10. What is a good head unit to pair with a group of 6 speakers?

A: The Control 26CT has a built in transformer allowing in it to be used in a distributed audio system. These speakers are able to be tapped at multiple wattages. When connected to a 70v audio system, the amplifier must be rated to handle the sum of all speakers connected with an additional 20% for headroom.

Andrea	05/09/2024
[ABS, Glass] I had installers scheduled with no speakers on site (in-hand). I ordered from B&H and received product faster then I could have imagined, in fact delivered quicker then promised. Product installed quick and easy both in the drop ceiling as well as in the drywall locations. �The JBL's look great and sound even better. �B&H had the best prices but that was not as important to me as the availability and shipping. 5

Eric	29/08/2024
[White] Great small format in-ceiling speakers. The sealed and ported enclosure protects them and provides a consistent bass response, unlike open back speakers. 70volt or 8ohm operation for a wide variety of commercial and residential applications. and... they sound good! 5

DIY freak	16/08/2024
[Full-Range] Installed 4 pairs of this in an auditorium of 60ftx40ft. Easy to install, sound quality is great. The wattage tap settings on the front make it easily accessible and simplify refining volume levels of the system especially when mounted on ceiling Also, the System Design Software on jblpro website helped a lot in validating speaker placement. 5

Eduardo	07/07/2024
[12 AWG / 2.5 mm] La marca lo dice todo. pero este sistema es muy util para nuestros estudios y mas compactas que otros modelos 5

Justin	24/06/2024
[18 lb] work well in a small conference room 5

anyonymous	15/06/2024
[Full-Range] Love the install and sound. Hope I win $1000... 5

JoeBagadonutz	13/05/2024
[White] I use these as the left and right front in my 7.1 home theater. Center front is two Control Ones in a series, and the rest are single Control Ones. Subwoofer is 15' 750 watt JBL. I replaced the Control Fives because after years of abuse the LF driver surrounds gave up. There is an LED that lights when the speakers are overdriven.I ignored it. Good professional studio monitor speakers. You will need mounts, and they ate pricey. 5

AV Billy	25/04/2024
[12 AWG / 2.5 mm] I use these speakers in meeting rooms of various sizes and for several purposes such as lectures, symposia, music playback, and movies. They are installed in drop ceilings, which, of course, has its drawbacks, but the response and delivery of these speakers is outstanding. I wouldn't think of going with another choice except to upgrade to the 47c/t in rooms that can handle more bass. response. 5

Dylan B.	11/04/2024
[87 dB] I used these speakers with JBL 19cs subwoofers for a weight room facility sound system. The total system consisted of 6 - 26c speakers and 4 - 19cs subwoofers. Wiring is made easy with the removable terminal blocks and passthrough wiring. Basically each speaker connects to each other in a line. This installation method reduces cost for speaker wire and labor involved with running extra wire. The terminal blocks have 4 wire holes. For the first speaker in the line will use holes 2 & 3 for the line connecting to the amplifier. Then a wire is ran from speaker 1 to speaker 2. Holes 1 & 4 from speaker 1 connects to holes 2 & 3 on speaker 2. This continues for the entire line. Be sure to properly power these speakers. Both the 19cs and 26c need 140 watts of power. In our installation we used 2 amplifiers splitting the system into left and right sides of the room. Since each amp had 2 outputs of 500 watts for each channel. This provided some headroom for the speakers. On both amps output 1 was was the high and output 2 was the low. Output 1 had 3 26c speakers and output 2 had 2 19cs subwoofers. These amplifiers had a built in crossover feature that splits the signal into high and low frequences which is essential for installing a system like this. A xlr splitter was used to convert the output from the mixer (1 xlr) to inputs for both amps (2 xlr). A cutout template is provided for cutting ceiling tiles. Once tiles are put back in the ceiling the installation can be done without access into the ceiling. The speaker is designed to push up through the cutout in the ceiling tile and clamps down to the C bracket (included). Make sure to have someone assist with installing, these can be insalled with one person but can be difficult for one person to lift, attach wires, put into place, and screw down holders. Overall these speakers work as expected and would buy again. They install nicely and end product looks professional. Nothing less to be expected from JBL. 5

Pierre G.	30/11/-0001
[87 dB] Excellent service from B&H, fast free delivery. Speakers are replacement for the same model that was 25 years old, very satisfied. 5