How many do I need for a room?

The 110-degree coverage means one speaker covers a wide area, so plan on fewer units than with narrow-dispersion ceiling speakers. For even background music, space them so coverage overlaps slightly at ear height.

Can I use it with a normal home amplifier?

Yes. The included transformer can be bypassed for low-impedance use with a standard 8-ohm amplifier. For long cable runs or many speakers on one amp, use the 70V/100V taps instead.

Does one box contain a pair?

No. Each box holds one speaker, one grille, a C-ring, two rubber boots, a cable strain relief and mounting screws. Order two for stereo.

Will it fit my ceiling?

The captive dogears span a wide range of ceiling thicknesses, and the C-ring supports tile-rail mounting. Check that there is enough depth above the tile for the sealed enclosure.

Can the grille be painted?

Yes. The full-face magnetic grille is paintable to match the ceiling, and its safety tether keeps it attached while you work.

Is the Control 426C/T worth it over cheaper ceiling speakers?

It brings a sealed enclosure, a coaxial driver and a 70V/100V transformer in one unit, which cheaper open-back ceiling speakers usually lack. That suits rooms where contained sound and simple distributed wiring matter.

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JBL Professional Control 426C/T 2-Way Ceiling Mountable Speaker

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JBL Professional Control 426C/T 2-Way Ceiling Mountable Speaker

JBL Professional two-way ceiling speakers for anyone building a clean, hidden sound system.

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$315.99$630.00 typical at other stores

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From JBL

Two-way coaxial ceiling loudspeaker with 6.5" woofer and integrated enclosure
CRBI™ technology provides 110° of consistent, full, rich sound across a wide coverage area
Full-face, easily paintable magnetic grille with safety tethers
Redesigned terminal covers with top and side cable entry ports, secured without tools via captive hand-screws
Captive dogear design works with a wide range of ceiling thicknesses
Transformer included to support both 70V/100V and low impedance applications

Returns: Free Return Shipping Exclusions Apply
Shipping: Free Shipping Exclusions Apply
Packs: Priced as each, but packaged and sold only in pairs
In the box: 1 x Control 426C/T 6.5" CRBI™-Equipped Two-Way Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker, 1 x Grille (white round bezel-less grille for magnetic attachment with pre-attached safety tether and tether clip), 1 x C-ring, 2 x Rubber boot, 1 x Cable strain relief, 1 x C-ring/tile-rail screws

Specs

Configuration: 2 Channel
Style: Built-in
Set: Yes
Color: White
Max Wattage: 60 W

About the JBL Professional Control 426C/T 2-Way Ceiling Mountable Speaker

The JBL Control 426C/T is a two-way coaxial in-ceiling loudspeaker built for installed sound: a 6.5-inch woofer, a sealed enclosure and a 70V/100V transformer with low-impedance bypass. Its CRBI waveguide spreads sound over a 110-degree coverage area, which lets fewer speakers cover a room. The paintable magnetic grille and tool-free terminal cover suit finished ceilings.

Best forRestaurants, retail and offices needing even background and paging soundLow-ceiling rooms where wide 110-degree coverage helpsInstalls running 70V/100V distributed linesHomeowners and installers who want a paintable flush grille

Pros

Coaxial 6.5-inch driver with integrated enclosure for consistent, contained sound
CRBI design gives 110 degrees of even coverage, so fewer units can cover a space
Transformer supports 70V/100V lines and low-impedance amps from the same speaker
Magnetic bezel-less grille is paintable and tethered for safety

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