JBL Control 47HC Premium 6.5" Spkr For High-ceilings W Rbi (Pair)
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JBL Control 47HC Premium 6.5" Speaker for High-Ceilings with RBI (Pair)
The JBL Control 47HC is a ceiling-mount loudspeaker designed for studio control rooms, mastering suites, and listening spaces with high overhead clearance where even, predictable sound field behavior is essential. Its compact, circular form factor mounts flush to overhead surfaces while delivering controlled, broadband sound with minimal acoustic coloration. This pair provides the kind of reliability and neutral response you need for critical listening and mix translation verification.
Acoustic Performance & Coverage
These speakers produce a frequency range of 55 Hz to 17 kHz with a sensitivity rating of 93 dB at 1W/1m, yielding maximum SPL output of 112 dB (1m) in low-impedance mode and 111 dB on the 70V/100V tap. The Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI™) technology ensures defined 75° conical coverage with consistent broadband response, eliminating acoustic voids that compromise mix accuracy in high-ceiling rooms.
Drivers & Power Handling
Each speaker houses a 6.5" (135 mm) polypropylene-cone woofer with butyl rubber surround paired with a 1" soft-dome tweeter mounted on an 11-inch diameter wave guide. Power capacity runs 150W program / 75W pink noise, with nominal impedance of 8 ohms and flexible 70V/100V taps rated at 60W, 30W, 15W, and 7.5W (70V only).
Key Features
- 6.5" polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround
- 1" soft-dome tweeter on 280 mm wave guide
- Frequency range: 55 Hz – 17 kHz
- Sensitivity: 93 dB (1W, 1m)
- Maximum SPL: 112 dB (1m, low-impedance); 111 dB (70V/100V tap)
- Power capacity: 150W program / 75W pink noise
- Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
- 70V/100V taps: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W (70V only)
- Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI™) technology for 75° conical coverage
- Screw-down removable locking barrier strip termination
- Dimensions: 13.1" diameter × 13.8" depth; includes C-rings, tile rails, paint shield, cutout template, and grille
- Color: White
This pair delivers the controlled directivity and foreground clarity required in ceiling-mounted monitoring applications, recording studios, and mastering rooms where traditional ceiling speakers compromise mix accuracy and spatial imaging.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The JBL Control 47HC is not designed for studio monitoring or home-studio use; it is a commercial installed-sound ceiling speaker engineered for high-ceiling spaces with consistent broadband response and controlled directivity. Producers and engineers typically do not use ceiling speakers for tracking or mixing.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Commercial installations, Retail environments, Institutional spaces, High-ceiling coverage, Install audio |
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| Tonal character | Controlled directivity, minimal acoustic coloration, broadband response, consistent coverage, defined projection |
| Less specialized for | Home audio listening, Studio monitoring (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI™) technology do?
RBI technology ensures a defined 75° conical coverage pattern with consistent broadband response, eliminating dead zones and acoustic coloration typical of conventional ceiling-mount designs. This delivers predictable, even sound across high-ceiling environments without gaps or hotspots.
Can these speakers work on 70V/100V distributed-audio systems?
Yes. In addition to standard low-impedance (8 ohm) operation at up to 150W program, each speaker includes selectable 70V/100V taps rated at 60W, 30W, 15W, and 7.5W (70V only), making them flexible for both conventional and constant-voltage installs.
What spaces are these speakers best suited for?
These speakers are engineered for commercial installations, retail environments, institutional spaces, and high-ceiling venues where consistent coverage and defined projection are required. They are not recommended for home audio listening or studio monitoring.
What is the frequency range and maximum output?
The Control 47HC covers 55 Hz to 17 kHz with a sensitivity of 93 dB at 1W/1m. Maximum SPL is 112 dB (1m) in low-impedance mode and 111 dB on the 70V/100V tap, delivering clear foreground sound across large spaces.
What mounting hardware and accessories are included?
This pair includes C-rings, tile rails, a paint shield, a cutout template, and a removable locking barrier strip for easy termination and installation in suspended ceiling or direct-mount applications.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $56 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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