JBL Control 26CT-LS 6.5" 2-Way Coaxial Life Safety Ceiling Speaker, UL1480 Listed, 75W Power Handling, Includes Backcan, Grille, and Tile Rails, Sold as Pairs, (C26CT-LS)

JBL Control 26CT-LS 6.5" 2-Way Coaxial Life Safety Ceiling Speaker (C26CT-LS)

The JBL Control 26CT-LS is a professional 6.5-inch 2-way coaxial life safety ceiling loudspeaker designed for commercial installations requiring reliable voice evacuation, emergency paging, and general audio performance. Part of JBL’s Control Contractor Series, the Control 26CT-LS combines high-quality sound reproduction with safety-certified construction for applications where dependable communication and compliance are essential.

Featuring a 6.5-inch coaxial driver design, the Control 26CT-LS provides balanced full-range audio performance with excellent speech intelligibility and consistent coverage. The coaxial configuration integrates the high-frequency driver with the low-frequency driver to deliver smooth tonal balance and even sound distribution throughout the listening area.

The loudspeaker supports 75 watts of power handling, providing strong output capability for commercial environments requiring clear announcements, emergency messaging, and high-quality background music playback. Its robust design ensures dependable performance in demanding installed audio applications.

The Control 26CT-LS is UL 1480 listed, making it suitable for use in life safety and emergency communication systems where certified loudspeakers are required. This certification supports deployment in applications such as emergency paging, notification systems, and voice evacuation installations that require dependable operation and compliance with safety standards.

Designed for professional ceiling installation, the Control 26CT-LS includes a complete installation package featuring a backcan, grille, and tile rails. These included accessories provide secure mounting, simplify installation, and help optimize acoustic performance by creating a controlled enclosure environment behind the speaker.

The integrated backcan improves consistency by managing rear sound radiation, while the tile rails provide additional structural support for suspended ceiling applications. This complete solution allows contractors and integrators to install the speaker efficiently while maintaining a clean architectural appearance.

With its combination of life safety certification, powerful output, and JBL audio performance, the Control 26CT-LS is ideal for facilities requiring both emergency communication capability and everyday audio functionality.

Sold as a pair, the Control 26CT-LS is well suited for multi-speaker installations in commercial and institutional environments.

Ideal for schools, hospitals, airports, transportation facilities, hotels, offices, government buildings, houses of worship, shopping centers, and commercial AV installations, the JBL Control 26CT-LS provides reliable, safety-certified ceiling audio performance for professional communication and sound reinforcement systems.

Key Features:

• Professional 6.5-inch 2-way coaxial life safety ceiling speaker
• UL 1480 listed for life safety and emergency communication applications
• 75W power handling for commercial audio environments
• Coaxial driver design for consistent sound dispersion
• Provides excellent speech intelligibility and music reproduction
• Designed for emergency paging, voice evacuation, and distributed audio systems
• Includes backcan, grille, and tile rails
• Secure ceiling installation solution for commercial projects
• Optimized enclosure design for reliable acoustic performance
• Suitable for background music and life safety audio applications
• Reliable JBL Control Contractor Series engineering
• Supports professional installed sound system requirements
• Sold as a pair
• Ideal for education, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, corporate, government, and worship environments
• Delivers dependable communication and high-quality audio performance in safety-critical installations