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Description:
The JBL Control 418C/T, part of the Control 400 Standard Coverage Series, is a two-way coaxial ceiling loudspeaker, featuring an 8” woofer and an integrated enclosure that is ideal for installation in most ceiling plenum spaces.
All Control 400 Series models are designed to blend seamlessly into modern interiors. The included full-face magnetic grille is paintable for integration into any decor, while available black round and white square grilles provide added customization.
The Control 418C/T includes thoughtfully engineered installation features to enhance safety, efficiency, and repeatability. The terminal cover allows for convenient top or side cable entry and the reliable captive dogear design accommodates a variety of ceiling thicknesses, ensuring versatility for any environment. Additionally, the Control 418C/T supports both 70V/100V and low impedance applications.
EFFICIENT, FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION
Control 400 Series ceiling speakers are engineered to improve installation repeatability and safety while reducing installation time. Terminal covers provide both top and side cable entry ports, allowing installers to choose the best option for each application. The captive dogear design is extremely reliable and works with a wide range of ceiling thicknesses.
REFINED, MODERN AESTHETICS
Full-face magnetic grilles provide a sleek, refined look to meet the sensibilities of modern architectural design. They are equipped with safety tethers, which mount right into the baffle to ensure peace of mind. Optional black and square accessory grilles are also available to empower added design versatility.
Features:
200 mm (8 in) woofer and 25mm (1 in) soft-dome tweeter
Integrated enclosure that is ideal for installation in most ceiling plenum spaces
Built-in 70V/100V multi-tap transformer, plus 8-ohm direct input
Full-face, easily paintable magnetic grilles
Top and side cable entry options
Robust and adaptable dogears for wide range of ceiling thicknesses
IP33 rated
Specifications:
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 57Hz - 20kHz
Power Capacity:
135W (540W Peak) Cont. Pink Noise (2 hrs)
90W (360W Peak) Cont. Pink Noise (100 hrs)
Sensitivity (1m/1W): 92dB
Coverage Angle: 100° conical
Maximum SPL (1m): 113 dB continuous pink noise (119 dB peak)
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
Transformer Taps:
70 V: 60 W, 30 W, 15 W & 7.5 W
100 V: 60 W, 30 W, 15 W
Drivers:
LF: 200 mm (8 in) with paper cone, SBR surround
HF: 25 mm (1 in) soft dome
Ceiling Cutout Size: 282 mm (11.1 in)
Dimensions:
283 mm (11.3 in) H x 315 mm (12.6 in) dia.
271 mm (10.8 in) from bottom of ceiling tile to top of backcan
Safety Agency Rating: Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL 2043, NFPA 90A & NFPA 70, CSA C22.2 no. 205 listed. Listing per UL 1480A Speakers for Commercial and Professional Use. UL registered Transformer.
Environmental:
IP rating: IP33 per EN/IEC 60529.
Operating temperature: 0° C to 45 °C.
Optional Accessories:
JBL-MTC-418BG black (RAL9004) round grille
JBL-MTC-418SG white (RAL9003) square grille
JBL-MTC-447NC new construction bracket
JBL-MTC-447MR mud-ring construction bracket
JBL-MTC-48TRX4 tile rail for 4' x 4' ceiling tiles
Color: Stock grille is White (RAL9003), paintable
Net Weight (ea): 5.8 kg (12.79 lbs)
Shipping Weight (pair): 17.72 kg (39.07 lbs)
Generating expert take…
JBL traces its roots to 1946, when pioneering audio engineer James Bullough Lansing founded the company in Los Angeles, California, initially as James B. Lansing Sound, Incorporated. A veteran of loudspeaker design from earlier ventures like the Lansing Manufacturing Company and collaborations on Hollywood's first practical cinema systems, Lansing infused JBL with his relentless pursuit of acoustic clarity and fidelity. Though he passed away in 1949 amid financial strains, the brand endured under new leadership, accelerating in 1969 with acquisition by Harman International—now under Samsung—fueling global expansion and innovation.
JBL excels across professional and consumer audio realms, renowned for its loudspeakers that dominate studios, touring rigs, cinemas, and home setups. Iconic models like the D-130 woofer, Paragon stereophonic system, and L-100 Century defined eras of high-output sound, while modern lines span portable Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, soundbars, and pro monitors. The brand prioritizes robust transducers, advanced horns, and diamond-surround tech over niche components like turntables, DACs, or cables.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse with pro-grade heritage, JBL commands respect among discerning buyers for delivering punchy, reliable performance at accessible prices, bridging live-event energy and home listening without high-end esoterica. Its vintage icons draw collectors, yet contemporary ubiquity in arenas and everyday gear cements market dominance for those valuing scale and excitement over boutique refinement.
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