JBL Control 16C/T Two-Way 6.5" Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker

Product Introduction

The JBL Control 16C/T is a high-performance 6.5-inch two-way coaxial ceiling loudspeaker designed for background and foreground music, paging, and distributed audio applications. Equipped with a 165 mm (6.5") polypropylene woofer and 19 mm liquid-cooled soft-dome tweeter, it delivers clear, full-range audio with a wide 110° conical coverage.

With an integrated backcan, paintable baffle, and quick-install hardware, installation is fast and secure. Supporting both 70V/100V distributed systems and 8Ω low-impedance operation, the Control 16C/T provides flexibility for use in restaurants, retail stores, offices, hotels, classrooms, and commercial facilities.

Key Features

• Two-way 6.5" coaxial ceiling loudspeaker

• 165 mm polypropylene cone woofer with butyl rubber surround

• 19 mm liquid-cooled soft-dome tweeter for crisp highs

• Integrated steel backcan for easy installation

• 70V/100V multi-tap transformer (30W max) and 8Ω direct mode

• 50W continuous pink noise / 100W program power handling

• Wide 110° conical coverage for even sound distribution

• High 91 dB sensitivity ensures high SPL performance

• Plenum-rated, UL1480 & UL2043 compliant, safe for commercial ceilings

• Available in white or black, paintable baffle

� Basic Specifications

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 62 Hz – 20 kHz

• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 96 Hz – 15 kHz

• Power Rating: 50W continuous pink noise / 100W program / 200W peak

• Sensitivity: 91 dB (1W/1m)

• Maximum SPL: 108 dB continuous / 116 dB peak

• Coverage Angle: 110° conical

• Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (direct mode)

• Transformer Taps:

  • 70V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.8W

  • 100V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W

• Drivers:

  • LF: 165 mm (6.5") woofer

  • HF: 19 mm (0.75") soft-dome tweeter

• Crossover: 12 dB/oct low-pass & high-pass

• Enclosure Material: Steel backcan, ABS baffle (UL94-V0 & UL94-5VB fire-rated)

• Cutout Size: Ø223 mm (8.8")

• Dimensions: Ø253 mm × 225 mm depth (10.0" × 8.8")

• Net Weight: 3.4 kg (7.4 lbs each)

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs per pair)

• Included Accessories: C-ring, tile rails, cutout template, paint shield, grille

• Optional Accessories: New-construction bracket, mud-ring, thick-ceiling dog-ears, tile rail extension

• Colors: White or Black