JBL Control 416C/T 6.5" Two-Way Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker for Commercial Audio Systems

The JBL Control 416C/T is a two-way coaxial ceiling loudspeaker engineered for low-to-medium volume commercial audio applications, including retail environments, hospitality venues, corporate spaces, airports, courtrooms, and educational facilities. Featuring a 6.5" woofer and soft-dome tweeter mounted coaxially in a ported baffle with pre-attached backcan, the 416C/T delivers consistent, enveloping sound across a 120° conical coverage pattern — on axis and off — from a single ceiling point source.

For integrators specifying the best 70V ceiling speaker for commercial installation, the Control 416C/T supports both 70V/100V distributed operation and direct 8-ohm low-impedance connection on a single unit, eliminating the need to stock separate transformer and direct models. Its 30W multi-tap transformer accommodates a wide range of zone configurations, while the 8-ohm input allows paralleling up to two speakers on a 4-ohm rated amplifier channel. For installations requiring extended low-frequency reproduction, the 416C/T pairs natively with the JBL Control 419CS/T subwoofer from the Enhanced Coverage Series.

Rated UL 2043 for use in air-handling plenum spaces and listed per UL 1480A for commercial and professional use, the Control 416C/T satisfies the safety requirements of the most demanding installation environments. The UL-registered transformer is engineered for exceptionally low magnetic saturation at high drive levels, delivering low-distortion distributed audio character across large or multi-zone deployments. RoHS compliance per EU Directive 2011/65/EU and an IP33 environmental rating round out a specification sheet built for professional AV integrators.

Key Features of the JBL Control 416C/T Ceiling Loudspeaker

• Two-Way Coaxial Driver Configuration: A 165 mm (6.5") paper-cone woofer and 20 mm soft-dome neodymium tweeter mounted coaxially on a wide-dispersion waveguide deliver coherent, time-aligned audio from a single point source — reducing comb filtering and improving intelligibility across the coverage zone.
• Dual-Mode 70V/100V and 8-Ohm Operation: Supports both distributed 70V/100V transformer-driven systems and direct low-impedance 8-ohm connections in a single unit, giving integrators the flexibility to adapt to any facility infrastructure without additional components.
• 120° Conical Coverage Pattern: Consistent sound quality for listeners both on and off axis, enabling wider speaker spacing in large open-plan spaces and reducing the total number of fixtures required per zone.
• UL 2043 Plenum-Rated Backcan: The pre-attached integral backcan satisfies UL 2043, NFPA 90A, and NFPA 70 requirements for installation in air-handling ceiling plenum spaces — a mandatory compliance requirement in many commercial construction projects.
• Bezel-Less Magnetic Grille with Safety Tether: The full-face white grille installs flush with the ceiling surface for a clean architectural finish, attaches magnetically for tool-free removal, and ships with a pre-attached safety tether to prevent accidental drops during maintenance.
• Installer-Friendly Mechanical Design: Dog-ear attachment tabs accommodate ceiling board thicknesses from 1 mm to 60 mm, with dual cable entry options (top panel or side of backcan) and a C-ring plus two tile rails included for additional above-ceiling structural support.
• PTC Overload Protection: Positive Temperature Coefficient power limiting protects the network and transducers from occasional overload events without requiring manual reset — reducing service calls and extending system longevity in always-on commercial environments.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 61 Hz – 20 kHz
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 84 Hz – 19 kHz
• Sensitivity: 89 dB
• Nominal Coverage Angle: 120° conical
• Directivity (Q): 4.5
• Directivity Index (DI): 6.5 dB
• Rated Maximum SPL @ 1m: 108 dB continuous pink noise (114 dB peak)
• Nominal Impedance: 8Ω
• Minimum Impedance: 6.6Ω @ 250 Hz
• Power Capacity — Continuous Program (2 hrs): 150 W
• Power Capacity — Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs): 75 W (300 W peak)
• Power Capacity — Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs): 50 W (200 W peak)
• Transformer Taps (70V): 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W, 3.8 W
• Transformer Taps (100V): 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W
• Transformer Insertion Loss: 0.9 dB @ 3.8 W; 0.8 dB @ 7.5 W; 0.8 dB @ 15 W; 0.9 dB @ 30 W
• Recommended High-Pass Filter: 70 Hz (24 dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley)
• Maximum Input Voltage: 22.2 V RMS / 44.5 V Peak (2 hrs at 8Ω)
• Overload Protection: PTC power limiting
• LF Driver: 165 mm (6.5") paper cone, Polymerized Styrene Butadiene Rubber surround
• HF Driver: 20 mm (0.75") treated soft-dome, neodymium magnet, polyimide voice coil, wide-dispersion waveguide
• Enclosure — Backcan: Powder-coated formed steel
• Enclosure — Baffle: PC/ABS, UL 94 5VB flammability rated
• Grille: Bezel-less SPCC with powder-coat finish; stock white (RAL9003), paintable
• Termination: Two removable locking euro-block 2-pin connectors; 20 AWG minimum / 12 AWG maximum wire
• Ceiling Cutout Size: 8.8" (223 mm)
• Dimensions (H x Dia.): 5.7" H x 8.1" dia. (143 mm x 203 mm)
• Above-Ceiling Depth (wire exit at side): 5.4" (134 mm)
• Grille Outer Diameter: 10.4" (261 mm)
• Net Weight (each): 8.27 lbs (3.75 kg)
• IP Rating: IP33 per EN/IEC 60529
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
• Safety Listings: UL 2043, UL 1480A, NFPA 90A, NFPA 70, CSA C22.2 No. 205; Transformer UL registered
• RoHS Compliance: EU Directive 2011/65/EU as amended by (EU) 2015/863
• SKU: JBL-C416C/T

What's Included

• JBL Control 416C/T ceiling loudspeaker with integral backcan
• White round bezel-less grille with pre-attached safety tether and tether clip
• Two 2-pin removable locking euro-block connectors
• 1 cable strain relief
• Cutout template (labeled on packaging)
• C-ring with mounting screws
• 2 tile rails (fits 2 x 4 ft and 600 x 1200 mm tiles)
• 1 seal cover
• 2 rubber boots