JBL CONTROL 1 PRO High Performance 150-Watt Miniature Studio Monitor Speaker - Pair - (Black)

by JBL

Product Features

• Latest 150W Pro quality version of JBL Control 1 for shelf or wall mount
• Variable angle wall brackets enable multiple uses and angles
• Professional drivers and high quality crossover gives a faithfull and transparent sonic performance
• It features SonicGuard HF overload protection
• It features magnetically shielded transducers for near monitor or ear TV applications

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 6.3 x 9.3 inches ; 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000U2G6VA
• Item model number: CONTROL 1 PRO
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #999 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #4 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Studio Monitors

Product Description

Legendary JBL Professional performance housed in a compact form-factor, the Control 1 Pro features a professional crossover network coupled with professional drivers making it ideal for even the most demanding near-field audio applications. The Control 1 Pro's updated crossover network design provides steeper crossover slopes for exceptional sonic performance and improved consistency throughout the listening area. The included wall-mount bracket enables the unit to be secured against a wall or other flat surface. Moreover, the rugged molded enclosure houses magnetically shielded transducers, making the Control 1 Pro well-suited for use with video and computer monitors, or other magnetically sensitive equipment.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, very efficient, December 30, 2010

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M. Rich (Michigan, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JBL CONTROL 1 PRO High Performance 150-Watt Miniature Studio Monitor Speaker - Pair - (Black) (Electronics)

I have owned three sets of Control 1s over the years. Always liked them and have several times bought other speakers and brought home, only to decide after comparing head to head, that the Control 1's are superior. I highly recommend them because the sound is great, they are indestructible, and shielded, so you can place anywhere (next to your amp, TV, or a PC Display).

First pair were stolen (thieves stole only the Control 1s! they had good taste!), so I bought new pair of the Control 1 eXtremes, the more consumer oriented version. Loved them and have had for a couple years. Recently bought another pair of Control 1's, this time the Pros. Most people won't tell much difference between either version, especially at low-mid level listening volumes. The basic differences are that the Pro's are 4 ohms. They will play louder than the eXtremes. The Pro's also have protection against overload. Bottom line is that if you want something that can occasionally jam very loud, the Pros are a bit better choice but the eXtremes will work just as well for most people and are a better choice if you plan on using them as a surround speaker (because they are 8 ohms and will match your others speakers better, load wise).

But overall, either version of the Control 1's are a great choice. Choose Pro's if you want to jam them as a single stereo pair, choose the eXtremes if you want 8 ohm speaker compatibility.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Monitors, Excellent Buy, July 24, 2010

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This review is from: JBL CONTROL 1 PRO High Performance 150-Watt Miniature Studio Monitor Speaker - Pair - (Black) (Electronics)

Part studio monitors, part computer speakers on steriods, these are set up much like computer speakers, with one speaker delivering power and signal to the other. They are built to a vastly superior level of quality than computer speakers, however, with excellent drivers, good power handling, and taking a variety of connector types. They fit a niche need for really good, small monitors. I selected these for portable monitor use, as they easily fit in a typical canvas tote and sport a ruggedized case. Auditioning them side-by-side with a variety of other monitors in a similar size range at my favorite music store, these clearly stood out. Are they as good as Mackie 624s? No, but they are a fraction of the price, and are a bit smaller and lighter - and the 624s would have been the next choice, had I chosen to spend the additional money. I regard these as a really good buy in their price range from a sonic point of view, easily as good as the equivalent Control M's and in a more convenient package.

5.0 out of 5 stars Rugged and Capable A/V Monitors, August 17, 2011

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Dakotamax2 (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: JBL CONTROL 1 PRO High Performance 150-Watt Miniature Studio Monitor Speaker - Pair - (Black) (Electronics)

I bought these to compliment an old pair of JBL satellite speakers in a home theater surround sound set-up. The build on these things is impressive, and the sound is great. They are solid, heavy and have a rubberized case which imparts a very industrial feel. I have yet to drive them to high-volume, but for rear-channel surround speakers they have performed very well.