JBL Control Now Bookshelf/Wall Mount Speaker (Black)

by JBL

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 10.4 x 5 inches ; 6.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ABK19S
• Item model number: CONTROLNOWBK
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,759 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

JBL Control Now Speaker: One Speaker, Many Possibilities

The JBL Control Now loudspeaker delivers the famous JBL sound as well as providing tremendous versatility in placing and mounting the speaker. It comes in black and is orderded in single units. Single units can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Control Now speakers can be combined into arrays of two, three, or four speakers that can be mounted from the ceiling or on the floor. It's as flexible as a speaker can get.

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What Makes the JBL Control Now Speaker Different?

Horizontally, vertically, in corners or flush to the wall-- the Control Now speakers can do it all

It’s rare that the typical speaker has the flexibility to fit perfectly where you want it in your listening environment. JBL has changed all this with Control Now. Its unique 90-degree curved shape makes it perhaps the most flexible loudspeaker ever engineered. Whether it’s a dedicated home theater, sound for a game room or just sound for a room where speakers were just not possible before, JBL Control Now offers numerous mounting options in both single and multiple speaker arrays.

So, imagine all the possibilities. Mount one speaker flush in a corner, or combine four Control Nows and make sure that the "sweet spot" is anywhere and everywhere in the room. With JBL Control Now, there are nearly no limits to where you can now enjoy your music and movies with all the clarity and detail that JBL loudspeakers have been known for for more than 60 years.

Single Speakers

Here are just a few of the ways that you can enjoy Control Now’s high performance sound when using the speaker in a single array:

Single speakers can be mounted horizontally or vertically on walls. With the included floor stand adaptor, they can be configured for use with third-party stands. Use them as a home theater, speaker system for watching your favorite movie in surround sound or as a stereo pair of speakers for music.

Single speakers can be mounted in between walls, a ceiling and a wall or in corners. Use them for surround speakers or when a ceiling speaker is your best option.

Single speakers can even sit horizontally or vertically on a bookshelf. This is perfect for an office or a bedroom.

Multiple Speakers

Here are just a few of the ways that you can enjoy Control Now’s high-performance sound when using the speaker in a two, three or even four speaker array (extra Control Now speakers sold separately):

Two speakers can be mounted horizontally or vertically as an array on walls. Use them for a high-performance, home theater speaker system as a high-performance stereo pair of speakers for music.

Three speakers can be mounted in an array to span corners. This unique option is perfect for providing sound to an open floor plan and around corners.

Four speakers can be mounted in a vertical or horizontal array and using the optional pole mount adaptor you can hang the array from a standard ceiling fan pole. Now there’s a simple solution for providing sound to a large open area, like a game or family room. A four-speaker array can even be configured in a single point, stereo application.

Control Now is flexible enough to put the "sweet spot" anywhere--or everywhere

Don't Worry, It's Just Your Movie

Who could deny that the sound of bullets whizzing by your head or an explosion from your favorite action flick makes watching movies more exciting? And who could deny that when listening to a CD or your iPod, there’s no better experience than closing your eyes and imagining your favorite musical artist giving you your own private concert right in front you? We hear you.

JBL Control Now loudspeakers use ¾" titanium-laminate tweeters to re-create all of the high frequencies you hear in your favorite movie or song from your favorite artist. JBL uses titanium because titanium’s strength and lightweight make it perfect for being able to quickly and accurately reproduce sounds like bullets whizzing by and high notes from musical artists without strain or distortion. Add JBL’s patented Bi-Radial Horn and high frequencies have a wide and uniform dispersion resulting in smooth high frequency sound over a large listening area.

When it comes to low frequencies, JBL Control NOW uses dual 4", low frequency, PolyPlas drivers to reproduce the mid-bass in the movie explosions that make us jump. PolyPlas has the rigidity while staying lightweight to reproduce bass effortlessly and with impact. Add that JBL engineering optimizes the low frequency drivers so that they provide maximum output with minimal distortion and you have a speaker that will literally have you shaking.

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Technical Specifications

Maximum recommended amplifier power: 150W

Power handling: 50W continuous/300W peak

Frequency Response: 80Hz – 30kHz (-6dB)

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

Sensitivity: 90dB @ 2.83V/1 meter

Crossover point: 2kHz

Crossover slope: 18dB/octave (LF driver); 36dB/octave (HF drive)

LF drivers: Dual 4" (200mm) PolyPlas, shielded

HF driver: ¾" (19mm) titanium-laminate, shielded

Product Description

The JBL Control Now loudspeaker delivers the famous JBL sound as well as providing tremendous versatility in placing and mounting the speaker. It comes in black and is order in single units. Single units can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Arrays of two, three, or four speakers can be mounted from the ceiling or on the floor.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for surrounds, July 22, 2010

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Joseph Ferrare - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JBL Control Now Bookshelf/Wall Mount Speaker (Black) (Electronics)

I bought these to replace some Control 1s as my surround speakers. The sound seems, not surprisingly, the same, which is to say very good. The ability to mount these in the corners of the wall is what I bought these for, however, and that worked perfectly. They were easy to put up in the corner and the sound is much more enveloping than with the small-bookshelf Control 1s, which had to sit behind us, instead of to the sides. These might be worth a higher sound rating, but as I'm using them as surrounds only, and they replaced very similar speakers, there isn't a lot of room for a wow factor here. Also, I did quite a bit of listening to higher-end speakers, and these aren't up there with the best. They're solid and once you have them in your system they sound great, but side-by-side you can find better speakers if you're willing to spend the money. The shape is great, however, because it allows corner placement high up, but still points speakers right at the listening area and away.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing value. Solid build. Great definition., May 26, 2010

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M. Pinkerton - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JBL Control Now Bookshelf/Wall Mount Speaker (Black) (Electronics)

I first purchased one pair of the JBL Control Now to try them out- then went back to buy 3 more to complete my 5.1 surround. They look a bit strange at first, but once you look at the mounting options, you realize how versatile this speaker is. They really look nice when you get them installed.

The sound quality is phenomenal for a speaker in this price range. I have listened to and installed a wide variety of sound systems including home theater, professional stage sound and classy car audio systems. This speaker easily rivals others costing hundreds more. The clarity and definition for the mids and highs are superb. The bass is also pretty good for such a small package. But, to really make your system sound the best, you're going to need a good subwoofer. With a pair of these and a sub, you'll be enjoying high-end sound for very little.

One important thing to note is that the mounting brackets are INCLUDED. Unlike most speakers, these come with both wall and stand brackets in the box. No need to plunk down more money on mounts. You can either mount on the wall, in the corners of the wall or on a free standing pole mount. There are even additional options (not included) for mounting 4 of them on a down rod hanging from the ceiling (ala ceiling fan style).

Buy them, you won't regret it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent speakers for Home Theater use, November 22, 2010

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Amazing Sathu "Amazing Sathu" (Edison, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JBL Control Now Bookshelf/Wall Mount Speaker (Black) (Electronics)

I have been using these speakers for about 4 months now and they are fully broken in. Picked up at a large warehouse for about $65 apiece. Used it as fronts sides & center. The sound quality is amazing for the price. These speakers are efficient at 90dB & 8 ohms load, so they can get plenty loud even when using a lower power amp. I use Marantz nr1501 and they make a good match. My only comment is that midrange seems to be little on the lower side, but that could be because I am used to listening on audiophile grade speakers with well defined midrange. Most users will hardly notice this. When powered with a good sub like Velodyne Impact Mini (small form factor) and tuned properly, these blend in seamlessly. Other good thing I like is the hard metallic grill that is an insurance from my 2 year old. Also the tweeter can be amazing clear (or even bright) but nothing that cannot be adjusted in the receiver. Very crisp even at very low volumes, so useful for night time music or movies.

2 thumbs up and for those looking to invest in good speakers these are very versatile, excellent JBL quality you can trust. Recommend this.