JBL Control 28-1L Black 8" 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeaker, 8Ω Direct, InvisiBall® Mount, Sold as Pair, Black, (Control 28-1L Black)

JBL Control 28-1L Black Professional 2-Way Indoor/Outdoor Low-Impedance Loudspeaker, 8" Woofer, 8Ω Direct, InvisiBall® Mounting System, Sold as Pair, Black (Control 28-1L Black)

The JBL Control 28-1L Black is a professional 2-way low-impedance indoor/outdoor loudspeaker designed for high-output background music, foreground music, paging, and sound reinforcement applications. Featuring an 8-inch woofer and JBL Professional acoustic technology, the Control 28-1L delivers powerful full-range audio performance with extended bass response and exceptional clarity for commercial installed sound systems.

The loudspeaker utilizes a 2-way design that combines a high-performance 8-inch low-frequency woofer with a high-frequency driver, providing balanced sound reproduction with excellent speech intelligibility, detailed highs, and strong low-frequency output. Its wide coverage characteristics help ensure consistent sound distribution throughout the listening area, making it suitable for both music and voice applications.

Unlike transformer-equipped distributed audio models, the Control 28-1L is designed for direct low-impedance operation with an 8-ohm nominal impedance, making it ideal for use with conventional power amplifiers. This configuration provides efficient amplifier performance and straightforward system integration for low-impedance audio installations.

The enclosure is engineered for reliable operation in both indoor and outdoor environments. Its weather-resistant construction supports long-term performance in hospitality venues, retail centers, restaurants, schools, houses of worship, entertainment facilities, transportation terminals, outdoor patios, and public spaces.

JBL’s patented InvisiBall® mounting system is included, providing secure installation and flexible aiming capability while maintaining a clean appearance with minimal visible mounting hardware. This allows installers to precisely position the loudspeaker for optimal coverage and performance.

With its larger driver size and high output capability, the Control 28-1L is particularly well suited for installations requiring greater coverage area, higher sound pressure levels, and enhanced low-frequency performance compared to smaller loudspeaker models.

Finished in black, the enclosure blends naturally into dark architectural environments and professional AV installations. Supplied as a matched pair, the Control 28-1L Black offers a convenient stereo solution for commercial sound systems.

Key Features:

• Professional 2-way indoor/outdoor low-impedance loudspeaker
• 8-inch woofer with high-frequency driver for powerful full-range audio
• 8-ohm direct-input operation for low-impedance amplifier systems
• Extended bass response and high output capability
• Excellent music reproduction and speech intelligibility
• Wide coverage pattern for consistent listening-area performance
• Weather-resistant enclosure suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Patented InvisiBall® mounting system for flexible aiming and clean installation
• Durable construction for demanding commercial applications
• Black finish for discreet architectural integration
• Ideal for hospitality, retail, restaurants, education, worship, transportation, entertainment, and outdoor venues
• JBL Professional reliability and sound quality
• Sold as a pair for stereo and distributed audio installations.