JBL CONTROL 45C/T | Two Way 5.25 inch Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker Pair

The JBL Control 45C/T is the ultimate in-ceiling loudspeaker, designed to deliver exceptional performance for a wide array of applications. Whether for commercial installations or high-end residential settings, these speakers provide extremely wide bandwidth and consistent coverage, ensuring that every corner of your space is filled with superior sound quality. With its small footprint, the Control 45C/T can be seamlessly integrated into any ceiling, making it ideal for environments that demand both aesthetic and acoustic excellence.

Featuring JBL’s exclusive conical Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI) technology, the Control 45C/T offers a consistent 120-degree broadband pattern control that ensures full-range coverage. Its coaxial design includes a 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene-coated paper cone and a 20 mm (.75 in) soft-dome tweeter, providing balanced audio across the entire frequency range. The speaker is engineered for both 8 ohm and 70V/100V operation, making it versatile enough for various system configurations. The integrated backcan allows for easy blind-mount installation, and it comes packaged with a grille and tile rails for quick and hassle-free setup.

Key Features

• Extremely consistent 120° broadband pattern control with RBI technology
• Small ceiling footprint with full-range coverage
• Coaxial design featuring 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene-coated paper cone and 20 mm (.75 in) soft-dome tweeter
• Bass extension down to 55 Hz
• Supports both 8 ohm and 70V/100V operation
• Integrated backcan for easy “blind-mount” install
• Packaged with grille and tile rails for simple installation

Specifications

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 55 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency Response (+/-3 dB): 80 Hz – 17 kHz
• Power Capacity: 150 Watts Continuous Program Power; 75 Watts Continuous Pink Noise
• Nominal Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 88 dB
• Nominal Coverage Angle: 120° conical coverage
• Directivity Factor (Q): 5.6
• Directivity Index (DI): 7.3 dB
• Rated Maximum SPL: 107 dB @ 1 m (3.3 ft) average, 113 dB peak
• Rated Impedance: 8 ohms (in bypass mode)
• Transformer Taps: 60W, 30W, 15W, and 7.5W @ 70V
• Transformer Insertion Loss: 0.76 dB @ 60W, 0.70 dB @ 30W, 0.61 dB @ 15W, 0.58 dB @ 7.5W
• LF Driver: 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene-coated paper cone with butyl rubber surround, 25 mm (1 in) copper voice coil, vented fiberglass resin voice coil former
• HF Driver: 20 mm (0.75 in) soft-dome, neodymium magnet assembly, ferro-fluid cooling, aluminum voice coil former
• Input Connectors: Two removable locking 2-pin connectors with screw-down terminals, Max wire 12 AWG (2.5 mm)
• Knockouts: Two (top and side)
• Safety Agency: Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480
• Dimensions: 250 mm (9.9 in) diameter, 239 mm (9.4 in) mounting depth
• Cutout Size: 220 mm (8.75 in)
• Ceiling Thickness Range: Accommodates tiles/drywall up to 70 mm (2.75 in) thick
• Net Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lb)
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 kg (19.0 lb), pair pack

Package Contents

• C-ring support backing plate
• 2 tile support rails (fits both 2 x 4 ft or 600 x 1200 mm tiles)
• Press-in grille
• Knockout strain relief
• Cutout template
• Paint shield
• 2 removable locking multi-pin connectors