JBL Control 85M Two-Way 5.25-Inch Coaxial Mushroom Landscape Speaker – Hunter Green
Brand
JBL
The JBL Control 85M is a weather-resistant two-way landscape speaker designed to deliver high-quality full-range sound with 360° horizontal coverage for outdoor environments. It combines a 5.25-inch weather-resistant low-frequency driver with a 0.75-inch soft-dome tweeter and provides a broad 55 Hz–18 kHz frequency range. Its tough polyethylene enclosure is built to withstand outdoor conditions, making it suitable for hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping malls, theme parks, sports venues, and hospitality spaces.
The Control 85M supports both 8Ω direct operation and 70V/100V distributed audio systems, with selectable transformer taps up to 30W. Its IP56-rated enclosure provides protection against dust and powerful water jets, while the compact mushroom-style design blends naturally into landscaped environments. With 105 dB maximum SPL, 160W continuous program power in 8Ω mode, and protected internal wiring, it is designed for dependable outdoor music and paging applications.
Overview
The JBL Control 85M is a weather-resistant two-way landscape speaker designed to provide wide, full-range sound coverage for outdoor music and paging applications. Its discreet mushroom-style enclosure blends naturally into landscaped environments, making it suitable for hotels, resorts, restaurants, gardens, pools, commercial spaces, and outdoor entertainment areas.
Featuring a 5.25-inch low-frequency driver, 0.75-inch high-frequency driver, 360° horizontal coverage, and flexible 8-ohm or 70V/100V operation, the Control 85M provides a practical solution for both conventional and distributed outdoor audio systems.
Key Features
- Two-way coaxial mushroom-style landscape speaker.
- 5.25-inch weather-resistant low-frequency driver.
- 0.75-inch weather-resistant high-frequency driver.
- 360° horizontal sound coverage.
- 160° vertical sound coverage.
- 55 Hz–18 kHz frequency response (-10 dB).
- 45 W RMS power rating.
- 30 W multi-tap transformer for 70V/100V distributed systems.
- 8-ohm direct operation for conventional amplifier systems.
- Weather-resistant polyethylene enclosure.
- IP55 environmental protection.
- Color-integrated enclosure designed to blend into outdoor landscapes.
- Suitable for background music and paging applications.
Two-Way Coaxial Design
The Control 85M combines a 135 mm (5.25-inch) low-frequency driver with a 19 mm (0.75-inch) high-frequency driver in a coaxial configuration. This arrangement provides balanced full-range reproduction from a compact outdoor enclosure.
Wide 360° Coverage
With 360° horizontal and 160° vertical coverage, the Control 85M distributes sound broadly around the speaker location. This makes it particularly suitable for landscaped areas where listeners may be positioned in different directions around the speaker.
Flexible 8-Ohm and 70V/100V Operation
The integrated 30 W multi-tap transformer allows the Control 85M to be used in 70V or 100V distributed audio systems. Multiple transformer tap settings provide flexibility when designing larger outdoor sound systems.
For conventional low-impedance applications, the speaker can also operate directly at 8 ohms, allowing it to integrate with compatible amplifiers without requiring a distributed-audio transformer system.
Weather-Resistant Construction
The Control 85M uses a durable polyethylene enclosure designed for outdoor installation. Its weather-resistant construction helps the speaker withstand exposure to outdoor conditions, while the compact mushroom-style design helps it integrate discreetly into landscaped spaces.
The speaker is rated IP55 and is designed for applications where resistance to environmental exposure is required.
Landscape-Friendly Design
The compact enclosure is designed to blend into gardens, pathways, patios, resorts, pool areas, and other outdoor spaces. Its wide dispersion helps provide consistent background audio without requiring the speaker to be aimed toward a specific listening position.
Typical Uses
- Hotels and resorts.
- Restaurants and outdoor dining areas.
- Gardens and landscaped public spaces.
- Pool and leisure areas.
- Theme parks and entertainment venues.
- Shopping and commercial developments.
- Outdoor background music systems.
- Distributed paging systems.
- Hospitality and outdoor recreation facilities.
Specifications
- Product Type: Two-way coaxial landscape speaker
- Model: JBL Control 85M
- Low-Frequency Driver: 5.25-inch (135 mm)
- High-Frequency Driver: 0.75-inch (19 mm) PEI dome
- Frequency Response (-10 dB): 55 Hz–18 kHz
- Frequency Response (±3 dB): 65 Hz–16 kHz
- Power Rating: 45 W RMS
- 8-Ohm Power Handling: 80 W continuous pink noise, 160 W program, 320 W peak
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
- Transformer: 30 W multi-tap, 70V/100V
- 70V Transformer Taps: 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W, 3.8 W
- 100V Transformer Taps: 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W
- Sensitivity: 86 dB, 1 W @ 1 m
- Maximum SPL: 105 dB @ 1 m
- Horizontal Coverage: 360°
- Vertical Coverage: 160°
- Enclosure Material: LDPE polyethylene
- Grille: Powder-coated stainless steel
- Environmental Rating: IP55
- Dimensions: 432 x 291 x 291 mm (H x W x D)
- Weight: 5.5 kg
- Colour: Green
What's Included
- JBL Control 85M Landscape Speaker
- 2 x Wire Nuts
- 2 x Gland Nuts
- 1 x Security Screwdriver
Note: Ground stakes and additional installation hardware are not included unless specifically supplied with the purchased package.
Why Choose the JBL Control 85M?
The JBL Control 85M combines broad 360° sound coverage, weather-resistant construction, flexible 8-ohm and 70V/100V operation, and a discreet landscape design in a single outdoor speaker. Its coaxial driver configuration provides full-range audio while its wide dispersion helps cover outdoor listening areas effectively.
It is a practical solution for hospitality, commercial, leisure, and landscaped outdoor installations requiring reliable background music or paging audio.
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