JBL - Control 85M 5.25" 320W 8 Ohm and 70V/100V Mushroom Landscape Speaker, (Each) - Green
Specifications
- Speaker TypeLandscapeRMS Power160 watts
- Key Specs
- Speaker Type: Landscape
- RMS Power: 160 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- General
- Brand: JBL
- Model Number: CONT85M
- Product Name: Control 85M 5.25" 320W 8 Ohm and 70V/100V Mushroom Landscape Speaker, (Each)
- Color: Green
- Audio
- Speaker Type: Landscape
- RMS Power: 160 watts (The maximum amount of continuous power the device is able to handle.)
- Peak Power Handling: 320 watts (The maximum amount of power an electronic device, like a speaker, can handle without damage. This refers to short bursts of power, while root mean square (RMS) power handling indicates the amount of continuous power a device can sustain. Higher levels of distortion can also occur at peak power levels when the device is powered beyond its recommended usage.)
- Impedance: 8 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Minimum Frequency Response: 55 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 18 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Sensitivity: 86 decibels
- Tweeter Type: Dome
- Woofer Type: Cone
- Number of Speakers: 2
- Tweeter Size: 0.75 inches
- Number of Woofers: 1
- Woofer Size: 5.25 inches
- Connectivity
- Speaker Connectivity: Wired
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: false (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Audio Only Inputs: No audio only inputs
- Network Connector(s): No network connectors
- Speaker Wire Connection Type: Banana Jack/Screw Terminals
- Features
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Outdoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 17 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 11.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 11.5 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 12 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 691991005077
The Control 85M Mushroom-Style Landscape Speaker is a two-way highly weather resistant speaker providing 360 degree coverage of the listening space. A highlighted mid-range presence cuts through in high ambient environments for especially clear paging and voice content while providing excellent full-range sound quality. Designed to be mounted on or in the ground, the Control 85M can be used in a wide variety of applications including landscaping of homes, pool areas, hospitality and leisure venues, entranceways, and anywhere a high quality music and/ or paging speaker landscape speaker is required. Its compact size allows the speaker to blend into landscaping and shrubbery, while its tough hunter green polyethylene enclosure resists abuse from lawn care equipment and the elements. The enclosure color extends throughout the material so the speaker will maintain color even when scraped or scratched.
- Power Rating: 160 W Continuous Program (2 hrs) 80 W (320 W Peak), Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs) 45 W (180 W Peak), Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs)
- Speaker Components: 5¼” highly weather-resistant driver and ¾” soft-dome highly weather-resistant tweeter
- Transducer Low Frequency Driver: 135 mm (5.25 in) diameter LF driver, Kapton former, 35.5mm (1.4 in) voice coil, polypropylene cone and polyurethane surround.
- Transducer High Frequency Driver: 19mm (0.75 in) diameter HF driver Polyetherimide (PEI) dome.
- Multi-tap 30W transformer: Low-impedance ohm direct operation, plus premium-grade subwoofer-band transformer for use in 70V/100V systems. 70V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W & 3.8W; 100V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W
- Enclosure Materials: LDPE Polyethylene plastic, 6 mm wall thickness, UL94V-0 rated,
- Grille: Powder coated stainless steel
- IP Rating: IP-56 rating per IEC529 (dust protected and protected against strong jets of water). Exceeds MilSpec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV. Passes Mil-STd-202F for salt spray. Enclosure UL94V0 rated.
- Installation Note: Installation must be done by qualified persons using safe installation standards. The installer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware and processes to install the speakers in a safe manner.
- Power Rating: 160 W Continuous Program (2 hrs) 80 W (320 W Peak), Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs) 45 W (180 W Peak), Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs)
- Speaker Components: 5¼” highly weather-resistant driver and ¾” soft-dome highly weather-resistant tweeter
- Transducer Low Frequency Driver: 135 mm (5.25 in) diameter LF driver, Kapton former, 35.5mm (1.4 in) voice coil, polypropylene cone and polyurethane surround.
- Transducer High Frequency Driver: 19mm (0.75 in) diameter HF driver Polyetherimide (PEI) dome.
- Multi-tap 30W transformer: Low-impedance ohm direct operation, plus premium-grade subwoofer-band transformer for use in 70V/100V systems. 70V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W & 3.8W; 100V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W
- Enclosure Materials: LDPE Polyethylene plastic, 6 mm wall thickness, UL94V-0 rated,
- Grille: Powder coated stainless steel
- IP Rating: IP-56 rating per IEC529 (dust protected and protected against strong jets of water). Exceeds MilSpec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV. Passes Mil-STd-202F for salt spray. Enclosure UL94V0 rated.
- Installation Note: Installation must be done by qualified persons using safe installation standards. The installer is responsible for proper selection and use of mounting hardware and processes to install the speakers in a safe manner.
Whats Included
- Control 85M Subwoofer
- 2 Wire nuts
- 2 Gland Nuts
- 1 Security screwdriver
- Control 85M Subwoofer
- 2 Wire nuts
- 2 Gland Nuts
- 1 Security screwdriver
Q: Does the speaker have wireless multi-room audio capabilities?
A: This speaker does not have wireless multi-room audio capabilities.
Q: What is the maximum power handling of the speaker?
A: The peak power handling of this speaker is 320 watts.
Q: What is the purpose of the mid-range presence in the speaker?
A: A highlighted mid-range presence cuts through in high ambient environments for especially clear paging and voice content while providing excellent full-range sound quality.
Q: What is the frequency response range of the speaker?
A: The minimum frequency response is 55 hertz and the maximum frequency response is 18 kilohertz.
A: Thanks for your question. Our JBL Control 85M is managed by the Harman Professional Department. For further assistance, please contact Harman Pro Technical Support at +1 844-776-4899 or via email at [email protected].
A: Thanks for your question. For further assistance with your inquiry concerning our JBL Control 85M, please contact our JBL Professional Division at 844-776-4899 (8:00 AM-6:00 PM CST M-F)
Q: Does the speaker have to be hooked up to an amplifier
A: Yes. Duh!
Q: What is recommended to power this outdoor speaker?
A: Thanks for your question. For further assistance with your inquiry, please contact our JBL Professional Division Support at 844-776-4899 (8:00 AM-6:00 PM CST M-F).
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
360 sound
Great sound. 360 degree sounds great from all angles. Nice coverage with 3 units in the backyard patio.
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