JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker 6.5-Inch – exceptional sound quality, consistent coverage, and reliable performance

JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker

The JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker 6.5-Inch  is a premium two-way coaxial in-ceiling loudspeaker designed for commercial and professional audio installations where exceptional sound quality, consistent coverage, and reliable performance are essential. As part of JBL’s renowned Control 400 Standard Coverage Series, this ceiling speaker combines advanced acoustic engineering with installer-friendly features to deliver outstanding background music and crystal-clear speech in a wide variety of indoor environments. It features a 6.5-inch woofer, a 0.75-inch soft-dome tweeter, an integrated backcan enclosure, and support for both 70V/100V distributed systems and 8-ohm low-impedance operation.

Designed to meet the needs of system integrators, architects, and facility managers, the JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker is ideal for offices, hotels, retail stores, restaurants, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, conference rooms, airports, houses of worship, and other commercial spaces. Its 120° conical coverage pattern ensures smooth and even sound distribution, minimizing dead spots while providing an immersive listening experience throughout the room.

The JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker features a high-quality 165 mm (6.5-inch) woofer paired with a 20 mm (0.75-inch) soft-dome tweeter, producing balanced lows, natural midrange, and detailed high frequencies. This design delivers excellent speech intelligibility for paging and presentations while also providing rich, enjoyable music playback for background and foreground audio applications. With a frequency range extending from 61 Hz to 20 kHz, the speaker reproduces a wide spectrum of sound with remarkable clarity.

Installation flexibility is another major advantage. The integrated enclosure simplifies installation in most ceiling plenum spaces while improving acoustic consistency. The included 70V/100V multi-tap transformer offers selectable power taps for distributed audio systems and also supports 8-ohm direct input, allowing the speaker to be used in both commercial and conventional amplifier configurations.

JBL has also focused on simplifying installation. The JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker includes robust captive dog-ear mounting mechanisms that securely accommodate various ceiling thicknesses. Top and side cable entry options provide convenient wiring, while the magnetic, full-face grille creates a clean architectural appearance. The paintable grille allows the speaker to blend seamlessly into virtually any interior design.

Durability is equally impressive. The JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker is IP33 rated for protection against dust and moisture in indoor environments and is certified for installation in air-handling ceiling spaces under relevant commercial safety standards. This makes it a dependable choice for long-term operation in demanding commercial applications.

With a sensitivity of 89 dB, power handling of 75 W continuous (300 W peak), and maximum SPL of 108 dB continuous (114 dB peak), the JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker delivers ample output for medium to large commercial spaces while maintaining clean, distortion-free audio.

Whether you’re designing a new commercial audio system or upgrading an existing installation, the JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Speaker offers exceptional performance, installation flexibility, elegant aesthetics, and the trusted reliability that JBL Professional products are known for worldwide.

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Features

• Premium 6.5-inch two-way coaxial ceiling loudspeaker
• Part of JBL Control 400 Standard Coverage Series
• 6.5-inch woofer with 0.75-inch soft-dome tweeter
• Integrated enclosure (backcan) design
• Built-in 70V/100V multi-tap transformer
• 8-ohm low-impedance operation
• Wide 120° conical coverage
• Smooth, natural sound reproduction
• Excellent speech intelligibility
• Ideal for background and foreground music
• Paintable full-face magnetic grille
• Top and side cable entry
• Robust captive dog-ear mounting system
• IP33 environmental protection
• Suitable for air-handling ceiling spaces
• Elegant architectural appearance
• Professional commercial installation design
• Reliable JBL Professional performance

Specifications

Download the Technical Datasheet – JBL Control 416C/T

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