Control 18C/T

A high-output 8-inch coaxial in-ceiling loudspeaker designed for commercial foreground music, paging, and installed sound applications, delivering powerful full-range audio, wide coverage, and flexible operation in both low-impedance and distributed systems.

Manufacturer Description

The JBL Control 18C/T is a full-range ceiling speaker consisting of a 200 mm (8.0 inch) high-tech cone driver and a 25 mm soft-dome liquid-cooled tweeter, mounted in a vented, paintable baffle with an integrated backcan for quick and easy installation. It is designed to provide excellent sound quality for a wide variety of medium to high-volume applications including retail stores, airports, lounges, hotels, educational facilities, and music/paging systems.

Features

• 200 mm (8") high-output woofer with polypropylene cone and butyl rubber surround

• 25 mm (1") soft-dome liquid-cooled tweeter for smooth high-frequency response

• Integrated blind-mount backcan for simplified installation

• Combined 70V / 100V transformer + 8Ω direct operation

• 90W at 8Ω nominal setting / 60W multi-tap at 70V / 100V

• 90° conical coverage pattern for even sound dispersion

• High 92 dB sensitivity for strong output and efficient amplifier use

• Dual conduit / cable clamps for neat cable routing

• Available in White or Black (-BK) finish

• Suitable for music, paging, hospitality, retail, and public spaces

Specifications (List Format)

• System Type: 2-way coaxial in-ceiling loudspeaker

• LF Driver: 200 mm (8") high-output driver

• HF Driver: 25 mm (1") soft-dome liquid-cooled tweeter

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 58 Hz – 20 kHz

• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 80 Hz – 16 kHz

• Power Capacity (Low-Z): 180W continuous program / 90W continuous pink noise / 360W peak

• Maximum Input Voltage: 31.8 V RMS / 63.6 V peak

• Sensitivity: 92 dB

• Coverage Angle: 90° conical

• Maximum SPL: 112 dB continuous / 118 dB peak

• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

• Transformer Taps: 60W / 30W / 15W @ 70V / 100V (+7.5W @ 70V)

• Input Connector: Removable locking 4-pin connector with screw-down terminals

• Materials: ABS baffle + zinc-plated steel backcan

• Ceiling Cutout Size: 282 mm diameter

• Dimensions: 307 mm diameter × 274 mm depth

• Net Weight: 6.4 kg

• Certifications: UL1480 / UL2043 / NFPA90 / NFPA70 compliant

 Included Items

• 1 × JBL Control 18C/T loudspeaker

• Integrated steel backcan

• C-ring support backing plate

• 2 × tile support rails

• Cutout template

• Paint shield

• Removable locking multi-pin connector

• Grille with safety tether