JBL Control 68HP 8" HIGH-POWER PENDANT SPKR W CD, BLK (Pair) B-Stock
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JBL Control 68HP 8" High-Power Pendant Speaker
The JBL Control 68HP delivers professional-grade projection from a compact pendant-mounted form factor, making it ideal for medium-to-large venue coverage without dominating sightlines. Its dual-suspension system with high-tensile galvanized steel wire rope ensures secure, stable installation in permanent or temporary setups. Built for reliability in demanding commercial and installed-sound environments, this speaker combines serious output capability with the aesthetic discretion required in hospitality, retail, and entertainment venues.
Acoustic Performance
The 8-inch Kevlar-reinforced woofer paired with a titanium dome compression driver produces clean, controlled output across a wide frequency range, from 72 Hz to 16 kHz (3 dB). Maximum output reaches 114 dB continuous and 120 dB peak at 1 meter, delivering clarity and impact suited to speech reinforcement, background music, and live sound applications without distortion or strain.
Installation & Specifications
Multiple 70V and 100V transformer taps (ranging from 8.5W to 68W) enable flexible line-array and distributed-speaker configurations on standard installed-sound infrastructure. The 110° constant-directivity dispersion pattern ensures even coverage across listening areas, while the included two complete suspension cable systems (main and safety) and 4.5-meter high-tensile wire rope provide dependable support and redundancy.
Key Features
- 209mm (8-inch) Kevlar-reinforced woofer with 50mm (2-inch) voice coil on fiberglass former
- 25mm (1-inch) titanium dome compression driver
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 52 Hz – 17 kHz
- Frequency Response (3 dB): 72 Hz – 16 kHz
- Power Capacity: 150W continuous / 600W peak; 250W continuous / 1000W peak; 500W program power
- Nominal Sensitivity: 90 dB
- Maximum SPL: 114 dB continuous, 120 dB peak @ 1m
- Rated Impedance: 8 ohms
- 70V and 100V transformer taps (68W, 34W, 17W, 8.5W)
- 110° constant-directivity dispersion pattern
- Two complete hanging cable systems with 4.5-meter high-tensile galvanized steel wire rope
- Black finish
The Control 68HP is engineered for venues and installers demanding high-output pendant speakers that blend power, flexibility, and professional reliability into a single compact package.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
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| Country of Manufacture | China |
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About this B-Stock unit
| Condition | Factory B-Stock direct from the manufacturer: open box, show or demo unit, or a minor cosmetic blemish. Fully tested. |
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| Warranty | One-year manufacturer warranty |
| Ships from | The manufacturer's US warehouse, about 2 business days handling, tracking emailed when it leaves |
| Price vs new | $222 under the new unit ($1,112) |
Prefer a brand-new one? JBL Control 68HP 8" HIGH-POWER PENDANT SPKR W CD, BLK (Pair) is in the catalog at $1,112.
At a Glance
The JBL Control 68HP is a professional pendant speaker that extends distributed monitoring and zone coverage in recording facilities, broadcast studios, and multi-room installations with clean, even 110° dispersion and wide frequency response (72 Hz–16 kHz). Its Kevlar/titanium driver pair handles both full-mix monitoring and focused speech reinforcement without coloration, making it suited to larger control rooms, live-tracking rooms, and facilities needing redundant or supplementary coverage. Select this for studios and production spaces requiring compact, high-output speakers that integrate with standard installed-audio infrastructure.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Live Performance, Studio Sessions, Installed Sound, Venue Coverage |
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| Tonal character | Clean projection, wide frequency response, controlled output, even coverage, high spl capability |
| Less specialized for | Home Recording, Practice (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this speaker?
B-Stock means the speaker is fully functional and meets all performance specifications, but may have minor cosmetic imperfections from handling or display. All acoustic and electrical performance is identical to new units.
Can I use this speaker in a live-sound touring rig?
Yes; the dual suspension cable systems, high-tensile galvanized steel wire rope, and 120 dB peak output make it reliable for touring setups, though it is optimized for installed or semi-permanent venue applications rather than frequent touring.
What transformer taps are available, and do I need a separate amplifier?
The speaker includes 70V and 100V transformer taps at 68W, 34W, 17W, and 8.5W, allowing connection to standard commercial or installed-sound amplifiers. You will need a separate power amplifier and mixing infrastructure; the speaker is a passive transducer.
How even is the coverage, and what size space can it handle?
The 110° constant-directivity dispersion pattern ensures even coverage across listening areas, and the 114 dB continuous output suits medium-to-large venue spaces, retail environments, and hospitality venues without distortion.
What frequencies does this speaker handle well?
The speaker covers 72 Hz to 16 kHz at 3 dB, with extended range down to 52 Hz at 10 dB, making it suitable for speech reinforcement, background music, and full-range live sound without significant coloration.
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 $62 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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