JBL CONTROL 88M

Overview

The JBL CONTROL 88M is an outdoor coaxial landscape speaker designed to blend seamlessly into gardens and pathways while delivering clear music and announcements across open spaces. It features an 8-inch woofer that reproduces bass frequencies down to 47 Hz and a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter that ensures vocals and high frequencies remain clear and intelligible. The coaxial design provides true 360-degree sound coverage, offering consistent audio whether listeners are seated nearby or walking along a path.

Built to withstand outdoor conditions, the speaker’s polyethylene enclosure resists UV light, rain, humidity, salt spray, and impacts from lawn equipment. Its IP55 rating guarantees reliable performance through changing seasons, making it suitable for parks, resorts, shopping areas, and residential yards. The CONTROL 88M supports both 8-ohm and distributed audio systems with a built-in transformer, providing flexibility for various installation needs.

Key features

• 360-degree sound coverage that delivers uniform audio throughout the listening area
• Weather-resistant 8-inch driver that produces deep bass down to 47 Hz for full-range sound
• 1-inch soft-dome tweeter designed to maintain clear speech and detailed high frequencies
• Handles up to 120 W at 8 ohms and 240 W program power for robust output in outdoor environments
• Integrated 70 V / 100 V transformer with multiple tap settings for easy integration into distributed audio systems
• Durable polyethylene enclosure that resists UV rays, moisture, salt spray, and physical impacts
• IP55 rating ensures protection against dust and water, supporting long-term outdoor use
• Color-through material that conceals scratches and blends naturally into landscaping
• Secure wiring compartment designed for quick and reliable installation

Key specs

• Driver size: 8-inch woofer and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter
• Frequency response: bass down to 47 Hz
• Power handling: 120 W at 8 ohms, 240 W program power
• Transformer: built-in 70 V / 100 V with multiple tap settings
• Enclosure material: polyethylene
• Ingress protection rating: IP55
• Sound coverage: 360 degrees

Connectivity and compatibility

The CONTROL 88M is designed to work well in both standard 8-ohm setups and distributed audio systems that use 70 V or 100 V lines. This flexibility allows it to fit into a variety of outdoor sound installations, from single-speaker setups to multi-zone networks with long cable runs. The secure wiring compartment simplifies connections and helps maintain reliable performance over time.

Ideal uses and environments

This speaker is well suited to outdoor spaces where discreet, even sound coverage is important. It fits naturally into hotel courtyards, retail plazas, corporate campuses, parks, and residential yards. Its weather-resistant design and consistent 360-degree audio make it a strong choice for background music, paging, and announcements in open-air environments where sound needs to reach listeners from multiple directions.

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