52 BEST Products of 2016

HARMAN—JBL Professional Control Contractor Series Surface Mount Speakers
Category: Installed Loudspeakers & Subwoofers

The JBL Professional Control 28-1 is a two-way 8″ speaker with rich sonic character, wide, consistent coverage, versatile mounting, and a design that fits into a wide range of decors, making it an excellent choice for a wide variety of applications, including retail stores, restaurants, health clubs, theme parks, educational facilities, hospitality, music cafes, and leisure venues, among others. The unique InvisiBall mounting method provides a high degree of both vertical and horizontal rotation. The LF driver’s woven fiberglass cone provides durability and weather capable performance. The light weight high temperature fiberglass voice coil former and high temperature voice coil wire ensures stable performance under long-term high-power working conditions. Cone geometry is optimized for smooth frequency response and good off-axis performance, while an FEA-optimized motor construction and linear suspension spider helps to lower harmonic distortion. The HF driver’s low viscosity ferro-magnetic fluid increases voice coil cooling for higher long-term power handling. The PEI diaphragm delivers a smooth high frequency sound quality.