JBL CONTROL 89MS

Overview

The JBL CONTROL 89MS is a passive 8-inch landscape subwoofer designed to deliver full and realistic bass in outdoor environments. It extends down to 40 Hz, ensuring music and announcements maintain their impact even in wide open spaces. With a down-firing 200 mm driver, it provides up to 115 dB of peak output while blending discreetly into its surroundings.

Constructed with a thick polyethylene enclosure, this subwoofer withstands sun, rain, and temperature changes, making it suitable for year-round outdoor use. Its IP56 rating protects the driver from dust and water, ensuring reliable performance in gardens, patios, pool decks, hotel grounds, restaurant terraces, and small sports venues.

Key features

• 8-inch polypropylene coated woofer delivers deep bass down to 40 Hz for rich low-frequency sound outdoors
• High power handling with 150 W RMS, 300 W program, and 600 W peak power capacity for dynamic playback
• IP56-rated enclosure protects against dust and powerful water jets, ensuring durability in harsh weather
• Multi-tap transformer with selectable 70 V and 100 V settings plus an 8 ohm bypass for flexible wiring options
• Circular design radiates sound evenly in a 360-degree pattern, providing uniform bass coverage across wide areas
• Thick polyethylene cabinet resists UV exposure and physical impact, maintaining appearance and performance over time
• Frequency response from 53 Hz to 110 Hz complements satellite speakers for balanced full-range sound

Key specs

• Woofer size: 8 inch (200 mm) polypropylene coated
• Frequency response: 53 Hz to 110 Hz
• Power handling: 150 W RMS, 300 W program, 600 W peak
• Maximum sound pressure level (SPL): 115 dB peak
• Enclosure material: thick polyethylene
• Ingress protection rating: IP56 (dust and water resistant)
• Transformer taps: selectable 70 V, 100 V, and 8 ohm bypass

Connectivity and compatibility

The built-in multi-tap transformer supports both 70 V and 100 V distributed audio systems, making it easy to integrate into commercial background music setups. The 8 ohm bypass allows direct connection to low impedance amplifiers, which is ideal for residential or custom outdoor audio systems. This flexibility ensures the subwoofer fits a variety of wiring schemes and amplifier configurations.

Ideal uses and environments

This subwoofer is well suited to outdoor zones where robust bass is needed without bulky equipment. It works effectively in gardens, patios, pool areas, hotel grounds, restaurant terraces, and small sports venues. Its weather-resistant design and 360-degree sound radiation make it a strong choice for creating balanced bass coverage in open-air seating or entertainment areas. System designers and installers will find it a reliable option for upgrading existing outdoor audio or building new landscape sound systems.

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