JBL Professional CONTROL 28-1 8-Inch Two-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speaker, Black

Product Overview

The JBL Professional CONTROL 28-1 8-Inch Two-Way Indoor/Outdoor Speaker is a high-output commercial speaker designed to deliver clear, detailed audio for background music, foreground music, and paging applications. Combining a contemporary appearance with broad sound coverage and flexible mounting options, the Control 28-1 is suitable for a wide range of commercial and entertainment environments.

Featuring an 8-inch two-way speaker design, the JBL Control 28-1 provides a frequency response of 62 Hz to 16 kHz and up to 90W RMS power handling. Its 91 dB sensitivity and 8-ohm impedance allow it to deliver strong audio performance for commercial sound installations.

The speaker is designed for both indoor and outdoor applications and features a weather-resistant fiberglass enclosure. This makes the Control 28-1 suitable for retail stores, restaurants, hospitality venues, educational facilities, health clubs, theme parks, leisure spaces, music cafés, and other locations requiring dependable high-output audio.

For convenient installation, the speaker includes JBL’s InvisiBall wall-mounting system, providing a clean and professional appearance while allowing flexible positioning. An optional U-bracket is also available for additional mounting configurations.

Key Features

• 8-inch two-way high-output speaker
• Designed for indoor and outdoor applications
• Suitable for background and foreground music
• Supports paging applications
• 90W RMS power handling
• 91 dB sensitivity
• 8-ohm impedance
• 62 Hz–16 kHz frequency response
• Broad sound coverage
• High-fidelity audio performance
• Contemporary, high-design appearance
• Built-in InvisiBall wall-mounting system
• Optional U-bracket mounting capability
• Weather-resistant fiberglass enclosure
• Black finish
• 5-year limited warranty

Two-Way High-Output Audio

The JBL Control 28-1 uses a two-way speaker configuration designed to provide smooth and detailed sound reproduction across a broad frequency range. With an 8-inch speaker driver and 90W RMS power handling, it is designed for installations that require higher output levels while maintaining clear and consistent audio.

Its 62 Hz to 16 kHz frequency response makes the speaker suitable for music playback, voice announcements, background music, and foreground audio applications.

Indoor & Outdoor Commercial Applications

The weather-resistant construction of the JBL Control 28-1 allows it to be used in a variety of indoor and outdoor commercial environments. Its durable fiberglass enclosure helps make it suitable for installations where speakers may be exposed to changing environmental conditions.

Typical applications include:

• Retail stores
• Restaurants
• Bars and cafés
• Hotels and hospitality venues
• Health clubs and fitness centers
• Theme parks
• Educational facilities
• Leisure venues
• Outdoor entertainment areas
• Commercial paging systems
• Background music systems
• Foreground music installations

Flexible Wall Mounting

The Control 28-1 includes JBL’s InvisiBall wall-mounting system, which provides a clean installation while allowing the speaker to be positioned for effective sound coverage. The integrated mounting hardware helps simplify installation and maintain the speaker’s contemporary appearance.

An optional U-bracket can also be used when an alternative mounting configuration is required.

What’s Included

• JBL Professional CONTROL 28-1 8-Inch Speaker
• InvisiBall Wall-Mounting System
• 6 mm x 180 mm Hex Key

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	JBL Professional
Model	Control 28-1
Product Line	Control Contractor
Product Type	Two-Way Speaker
Speaker Size	8 inches
Number of Speakers	2
Crossover Type	2-Way
Impedance	8 Ohms
Sensitivity	91 dB
RMS Power Handling	90W
Frequency Response	62 Hz–16 kHz
Mount Type	Wall Mount
Indoor/Outdoor	Indoor, Outdoor
Durability	Weather Resistant
Material	Fiberglass
Color	Black
Height	15.20 inches
Width	11.10 inches
Depth	10.90 inches
Diameter	8 inches
Wireless	No
Manufacturer	Harman International Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	CONTROL 28-1
ADI Part Number	JF-C281BLK
Packaged Quantity	2
UPC	691991002045
Country of Origin	China*
Warranty	5-Year Limited Warranty

*Country of origin is subject to change.

Why Choose the JBL Professional CONTROL 28-1?

The JBL Professional CONTROL 28-1 combines high-output audio performance, flexible installation, and weather-resistant construction in a professional commercial speaker design. Its two-way 8-inch configuration provides detailed audio for music and paging, while the InvisiBall mounting system supports clean and versatile wall installations.

Whether used for background music in a restaurant, foreground audio in a leisure venue, or paging in a commercial facility, the Control 28-1 provides a flexible solution for demanding indoor and outdoor sound applications.