WALL / SURFACE MOUNT · INSTALLED SOUND
Control 23
High Output Two-Way Mid/High Frequency Loudspeaker
KYAF code CONTROL23
The Control® 23 is the most compact of JBL Professional’s Control Contractor Series indoor/outdoor loudspeakers making it a perfect choice for patios, foyers, retail or other applications where foreground/ background music and paging are required, with minimum aesthetic impact.
- Continuous (RMS)
- 25 W
- CONTINUOUS (RMS)
- Peak power
- –
- PEAK POWER
- Max SPL
- –
- MAX SPL
- Frequency range
- 85 Hz – 22 kHz
- FREQUENCY RANGE
Supplied and supported in Pakistan by KYAF, the official HARMAN Professional distributor.
AT A GLANCE
Specifications
- 25 W
- Continuous (RMS)
- 85 Hz – 22 kHz
- Frequency range
- 88 mm
- Low-frequency driver
- 13 mm
- High-frequency driver
- 86 dB SPL, 1W, 1m
- Sensitivity
- 8 ohms
- Impedance
- 1.8 kg
- Weight
- 193 x 140 x 111 mm
- Dimensions
| Frequency Range | 85 Hz to 22 kHz (-10 dB) |
|---|---|
| Power Capacity | 50 W Continuous Program Power; 25 W Continuous Pink Noise |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB SPL, 1W, 1m |
| Directivity Factor (Q) | 4.8 dB |
| Directivity Index (DI) | 6.8 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Crossover Frequency | 3.5 kHz |
| LF Driver | 88 mm (3.5 in) Polypropylene cone w/ WeatherEdge |
| HF Driver | 13 mm (.5 in) Titanium coated polycarbonate |
| Enclosure Material | THIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) |
| Overload Protection | Full-Range power limiting to protect network and transducers |
| Terminations | Spring terminals, accepts banana plug |
| Environmental | Conforms to Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV. IEC 529 IP-X4 splashproof rating |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 193 x 140 x 111 mm (7.6 x 5.5 x 4.4 in) |
| Net Weight (each) | 1.8 kg |
| Shipping Weight (pair) | 4.1 kg |
| Included Accessories | Invisiball Assembly 4 mm x 80 mm hex key) |
| Optional Accessories | MTC-23V: For vertical columnar orientation of up to 3 loudspeakersMTC-25/23H: For horizontal splaying of two speakers. Three brackets array up to six loudspeakers in a 360° array. Weather resistance is maximized by MTC-23CM: Ceiling-mount adapter. MTC-23SSG: Stainless Steel Grille for harsh environments. Available in silver, black (-BK) or white (-WH)MTC-PC2: Input panel cover protects input terminals in outdoor environments |
| Control 23 | Control 25T | |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 85 Hz to 22 kHz (-10 dB) | 80 Hz to 15 kHz (-10 dB) |
| Power Capacity | 50 W Continuous Program Power; 25 W Continuous Pink Noise | 150 W Continuous Program Power; 75 W Continuous Pink Noise |
| Directivity Factor (Q) | 4.8 dB | 5.3 dB |
| Directivity Index (DI) | 6.8 dB | 7.2 dB |
| Crossover Frequency | 3.5 kHz | 3.0kHz |
| LF Driver | 88 mm (3.5 in) Polypropylene cone w/ WeatherEdge | 135mm (5.25 in) Polypropylene cone w/ WeatherEdge |
| HF Driver | 13 mm (.5 in) Titanium coated polycarbonate | 19mm (.75 in) Titanium coated polycarbonate |
| Enclosure Material | THIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) | HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) |
| Overload Protection | Full-Range power limiting to protect network and transducers | Full-Range power limiting to protect network and transducers |
| Terminations | Spring terminals, accepts banana plug | Spring terminals, accepts banana plug |
| Environmental | Conforms to Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV. IEC 529 IP-X4 splashproof rating | Conforms to Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray,temperature & UV. IEC 529 IP-X4 splashproof rating. |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 193 x 140 x 111 mm (7.6 x 5.5 x 4.4 in) | 236 x 188 x 149 mm (9.3 x 7.4 x 5.8 in) |
| Net Weight (each) | 1.8 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Included Accessories | Invisiball Assembly 4 mm x 80 mm hex key) | Invisiball Assembly 6mm x 180mm hex key |
FOR DESIGNERS AND INSTALLERS
Downloads
- PDFControl 23 Spec SheetPDF · 698 KB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFInvisiBall Threading SpecificationsPDF · 27.4 KB · updated: Sep 2019
- PDFJBL Installed Sound Configuration GuidePDF · 160 KB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFControl Contractor Series FAQPDF · 65 KB · updated: Oct 2019
- PDFControl Contractor Brochure (2025)PDF · 23 MB · version A, updated: Mar 2026
- PDFControl Contractor Brochure (2026)PDF · 21 MB · updated: Mar 2026
- ZIPUtility SystemsZIP · 110 KB · updated: Oct 2019
- ZIPControl and Control Contractor SeriesZIP · 2.36 MB · updated: Oct 2019
JBL's own files, opened here on the KYAF site.

Control 23
High Output Two-Way Mid/High Frequency Loudspeaker
DESIGN
Every part of the Control 23, labelled.

FEATURES
What the Control 23 brings.

The Control® 23 is the most compact of JBL Professional’s Control Contractor Series indoor/outdoor loudspeakers making it a perfect choice for patios, foyers, retail or other applications where foreground/ background music and paging are required, with minimum aesthetic impact.
PLANNING A CONTROL 23 SYSTEM?
Tell us the room. We'll size the system.
Send the space, the audience and the budget. A KYAF engineer will work out what you need and quote it delivered in Pakistan.
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