The Control 128W is a high-end in-wall speaker from JBL’s Professional Control Contractor line, engineered for a variety of applications requiring excellent sound quality and minimal visual disruption. Its design makes it ideal for settings such as foreground music, boardrooms, reception areas, airports, convention centers, cruise ships, retail outlets, restaurants, museums, surround sound locations, or any environment where superior audio performance is essential.

At the core of the Control 128W is a high-performance woofer that delivers impressive sound quality down to 30 Hz. This woofer features a polymer-coated aluminum cone, which offers durability and a robust sound output. The cone is complemented by a pure butyl rubber surround that ensures longevity and reliability, even under heavy use. The woofer’s design includes an extended-polepiece magnet, which allows for long excursions and delivers tight, low bass with minimal distortion.

Accompanying the woofer is a pure titanium dome high-frequency driver, known for its clarity and precision. This driver is equipped with JBL’s proprietary EOS™ (Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal) waveguide, a technology that minimizes distortion and provides a smooth, consistent frequency response across a wide listening area. The high-frequency driver is mounted on a low-diffraction swivel, enabling precise direction of the sound. This setup allows users to aim the high frequencies where they are needed most, without the diffraction distortion that can occur with other aimable tweeter designs.

The Control 128W also features a high-slope crossover network, which separates the audio signal into different frequency bands. This network not only maintains natural midrange sound but also ensures even coverage throughout the listening area. The result is a well-balanced audio experience that faithfully reproduces the original sound, making these speakers ideal for critical listening environments.

For installations requiring 70V/100V systems, the Control 128WT variant includes a multi-tap transformer, allowing integration into distributed audio systems. This feature makes the Control 128WT particularly useful in large venues where consistent sound coverage is crucial.

A key advantage of the Control 128W is its compatibility with other JBL Control Contractor models. The speakers are voiced similarly, enabling seamless mixing with surface-mount and in-ceiling speakers within a single listening space. This versatility makes it easy to create a cohesive audio environment across different areas, whether in a commercial, professional, or residential setting.

The Control 128W’s compact design allows it to fit within the standard wall space of stud-wall construction, making it easy to install in a wide range of environments. Despite its sleek profile, the speaker is capable of handling high SPLs and heavy-duty music playback, making it robust enough for demanding applications. The combination of premium sound quality, rugged construction, and aesthetic design ensures that the Control 128W can deliver top-notch audio performance without drawing attention away from the environment’s visual elements.