The Control 25-1 is a versatile two-way 5” speaker designed for high-performance audio in a compact form. With its rich sonic character, wide coverage, and consistent dispersion, it is ideal for a range of applications including retail stores, restaurants, health clubs, theme parks, educational facilities, hospitality venues, music cafes, and leisure spots. The speaker’s contemporary design seamlessly fits into various decors, making it suitable for both foreground and background music as well as paging.

Each Control 25-1 comes with the unique InvisiBall mounting hardware, simplifying permanent installation. This system allows for extensive vertical and horizontal rotation, and adjustments can be made through a hidden access behind the logo badge, ensuring that the grille never needs to be removed and enhancing theft deterrence. Additionally, integrated M6 mounting points support optional U-brackets for added installation flexibility.

The speaker’s low-frequency driver features a woven fiberglass cone that offers durability and weather-resistant performance. Its lightweight high-temperature fiberglass voice coil former and high-temperature wire ensure stable, high-power handling, while the pure butyl rubber surround enhances sound quality and robustness. JBL’s WeatherEdge™, a seamless rubberized extension of the woofer surround, provides additional protection to critical transducer elements. Optimized cone geometry, FEA-optimized motor construction, and linear suspension spider minimize harmonic distortion and ensure smooth frequency response and consistent off-axis performance.

The high-frequency driver includes a low viscosity ferro-magnetic fluid for enhanced voice coil cooling and a softened PEI diaphragm for smooth high-frequency sound. The lightweight Kapton™ voice coil former further improves durability and high-frequency response extension. The cabinet’s design ensures excellent endurance against sun, salt, and moisture, while heavily zinc-plated grilles with a tough powder coating prevent rust. Optional MTC-25WMG WeatherMax™ grilles are available for challenging environments and to deflect driving rain.

Connections are made via weather-capable screw-down terminals, with optional MTC-PC2 and MTC-PC3 panel covers providing a water-tight sealed entrance for added protection. The Control 25-1 delivers an exceptionally smooth frequency response extending down to 60 Hz, offering robust bass capability. It handles up to 100 watts continuous pink noise (200 watts program) and achieves a high maximum SPL of 110 dB.