JBL Control 400 Contractor Loudspeakers

An Icon Reimagined.

The JBL Control 400 Enhanced Coverage Series represents the next generation of JBL’s acclaimed ceiling speaker portfolio. As the successor to the iconic Control 20 Series, the Control 400 Series features enhanced coverage, superior sonic performance, improved installation features, and a modern aesthetic.

The Coplanar RBI™ (CRBI™) baffle design provides extremely consistent coverage, ensuring clear and pleasant sound across a wide coverage area. Full-face magnetic grilles provide a sleek and refined look that fits the aesthetic modern designers require, and accessory black and square grilles are available for each model. Enhanced terminal covers provide top and side cable entry ports and can be secured without tools thanks to captive hand-screws. The captive dogear design works with a wide range of ceiling thicknesses. All models include transformers to support both 70V/100V and low impedance applications.

The series is ideal for retail stores, corporate offices, education spaces, transit spaces, and any other application where a ceiling speaker with powerful performance and a refined look is desired.

Wide Range of Configurations
The Control 400 Enhanced Coverage Series was designed to meet a wide range of needs and requirements. With six models to choose from, there are a variety of driver sizes and enclosure depths to support most applications, including a specialized model, certified for life-safety applications. An 8” ceiling subwoofer is also available, wherever added low-frequency response is needed.

Superior Sonic Performance
The Coplanar RBI™, or CRBI™ delivers an especially smooth sound character that remains consistent, clear, and pleasant across a wide coverage area. It reduces on-axis hot spots and off-axis cold spots and improves the listening experience for users as they move throughout a space. This enhanced coverage results in fewer speakers, amplifier channels, and project costs, required to cover a space.

Efficient, Flexible Installation
Various Control 400 Enhanced Coverage Series mounting enhancements improve installation repeatability and safety while reducing installation time. Redesigned terminal covers provide both top and side cable entry ports and can be secured without tools thanks to captive hand-screws. The captive dogear design is extremely reliable and works with a wide range of ceiling thicknesses.

Refined, Modern Aesthetics
Full-face magnetic grilles provide a sleek, refined look to meet the sensibilities of modern architectural design. They are equipped with safety tethers, which mount right into the baffle to ensure peace of mind. Optional black and square accessory grilles are also available to empower added design versatility.

The Control 400 Enhanced Coverage Series will start to replace the Control 20 Series throughout the beginning of 2025, so start planning for your future jobs now!