JBL Controlcrv-wh Dual 4" Versatile Architectural Speaker, Wht (Pack o
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- Full JBL manufacturer's warranty
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JBL Control CRV-WH Dual 4" Versatile Architectural Speaker, White
The JBL Control CRV-WH is a professional-grade passive 2-way speaker engineered for spatial sound design and architectural acoustic installations. Its curved design permits flexible clustering—from half-round to full 360-degree arc configurations—making it adaptable to nearly any space geometry. Built with weather-resistant housing and premium components, this system delivers consistent, predictable coverage across demanding monitoring applications, broadcast facilities, and location-independent studio setups.
Design & Build Quality
The speaker's curved cabinet enables modular arrangement without gaps or dead zones, ideal for surround mixing, immersive sessions, and multi-room recording environments. The white finish suits any neutral studio aesthetic. Weather-resistant construction protects components from humidity and dust—critical for control rooms with HVAC fluctuations, semi-treated tracking spaces, and facilities transitioning between temperature zones.
Recording & Mix Performance
Dual 4-inch Polyplas woofers with large 1/2-inch voice coils and dual neodymium magnets provide tight, controlled midrange and low-frequency clarity essential for mix-down sessions and recording verification. The 0.75-inch titanium-laminate tweeter with Ferrofluid cooling and shielded magnet delivers extended, artifact-free highs for tracking vocals, acoustic instruments, and detailed mixing work. The system covers 80 Hz–20 kHz across a 150 x 80-degree pattern, with 75 W continuous (300 W peak) capacity and selectable 70V/100V transformer or low impedance operation for flexible signal routing and amplifier pairing.
Key Features
- Dual 4-inch (100mm) woofers with Polyplas cones
- 0.75-inch (19mm) titanium-laminate dome tweeter
- Ferrofluid-cooled tweeter with shielded neodymium magnet
- Dual neodymium magnets in woofer assembly
- 1/2-inch voice coils wound on vented aluminum formers
- Passive 2-way surface-mount loudspeaker
- 75 W continuous pink noise / 300 W peak power capacity
- Frequency range: 80 Hz–20 kHz
- 150 x 80-degree coverage pattern
- Selectable 70V/100V transformer or low-impedance configuration
- Curved design for 360-degree arc clustering
- Weather-resistant housing in white finish
The Control CRV-WH excels in applications where consistent acoustic monitoring, spatial flexibility, and environmental durability support complex recording and mixing workflows.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The JBL Control CRV-WH is a passive architectural speaker designed for fixed installation rather than studio tracking or mixing—its strength lies in consistent, broad-coverage playback for background music, ambient monitoring, or installed-system reference in commercial spaces. The curved cabinet and clustering capability make it unsuitable for typical studio monitoring workflows, but its balanced midrange and extended treble can serve as a secondary or ambient playback tool in larger control rooms or live-streaming setups where architectural integration is required.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Commercial Installation, Architectural Integration, Live Performance Venues, Install Audio |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Balanced midrange, extended high frequency response, controlled low end, consistent coverage |
| Less specialized for | Home Listening, Studio Monitoring (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the curved design and arc-clustering capability do for an installation?
The curved cabinet allows multiple units to be arranged in half-round, quarter-round, or full 360-degree circles without gaps or dead zones, adapting to round rooms, atriums, or complex geometries while maintaining seamless coverage. This modular approach eliminates coverage holes and simplifies integration in challenging architectural spaces.
Can this speaker handle outdoor or high-humidity environments?
Yes, the weather-resistant housing protects against moisture and dust, making it suitable for covered patios, transitional indoor-outdoor spaces, and interiors with environmental exposure. However, it is not rated for full-weather outdoor use and should be protected from direct rain and extreme temperature swings.
What amplifier and wiring configuration options does it support?
The speaker includes a selectable 70V/100V line-transformer or low-impedance (passive 8-ohm) operation, allowing it to work with both commercial installed-audio amps (70V systems) and standard poweramp outputs. Choose based on your installer's existing infrastructure and cable run distances.
Is this speaker suitable for studio monitoring or home listening?
No; the Control CRV-WH is engineered for commercial installation, live-venue playback, and architectural integration rather than critical nearfield monitoring or home hifi use. Its coverage pattern and tone profile are optimized for broad distributed coverage, not precision mixing or analytical listening.
What is the frequency range and coverage pattern?
The speaker covers 80 Hz–20 kHz across a 150 x 80-degree pattern, delivering balanced midrange, extended highs via the titanium tweeter, and controlled low-end response. It is rated for 75 W continuous pink noise (300 W peak) and works best in installations where broad, even coverage across a space is the priority.
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 $94 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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