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Product Summary


  • EN54-24 Certified for Safety

  • High-Quality 165mm Cone Driver

  • Effortless Blind-Mount Installation

  • Versatile Power Options: 70V/100V, 8Ω

  • Wide 110° Coverage, Impressive Sensitivity


Elevate Acoustics with EN54-24 Certified Co-axial Ceiling Loudspeaker

Introducing the Control 16C-VA, a versatile two-way ceiling loudspeaker designed for EN54-24 applications. Immerse your surroundings in premium sound quality through its high-tech 165 mm cone driver and 19 mm liquid-cooled tweeter, seamlessly integrated into a paintable, UV-resistant baffle. The blind-mount backcan ensures swift and effortless installation. This certified loudspeaker excels in various settings including music cafes, retail stores, lounges, and more, delivering consistent sound quality both on and off-axis. Complying with EN 54-24 standards, the Control 16C-VA is your assurance of safety.

Key Features:

  • Cutting-Edge Components:

    • 165 mm high-output driver with polypropylene cone and butyl rubber surround

    • 19 mm soft-dome liquid-cooled tweeter



  • EN 54-24 Compliant:

    • Designed for life safety applications



  • Effortless Installation:

    • Blind-mount backcan for quick setup



  • Versatile Operation:

    • Combined 70V/100V and low impedance direct settings

    • 50W at 8Ω nominal, 30W multi-tap at 70V/100V



  • Immersive Sound:

    • 62 Hz – 20 kHz bandwidth with wide 110° coverage

    • High 91 dB sensitivity for impressive SPL




Elevate your audio experience with the Control 16C-VA, setting new standards in acoustic excellence and safety.

JBL Control 16C-VA Two-Way 6.5" Co-axial Ceiling Loudspeaker

SKU: CONTROL16CVA
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Key Features

  • <ul>\n <li>EN54-24 Certified for Safety</li>\n <li>High-Quality 165mm Cone Driver</li>\n <li>Effortless Blind-Mount Installation</li>\n <li>Versatile Power Options: 70V/100V, 8Ω</li>\n <li>Wide 110° Coverage, Impressive Sensitivity</li>\n</ul>

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Frequency Range (-10dB) 62 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency Response (±3 dB) 96 Hz – 15 kHz
Power Rating IEC System Long-Term Ratings (low-Z direct): 100 Watts Continuous Program Power 50 Watts Continuous Pink Noise (200W peak), 100 hrs
Rated Noise Power 30W (30W tap)
Rated Noise Voltage 70V/100V (with 70V/100V tap settings)
Sensitivity 91 dB (1kHz - 16 kHz)
EN54 Sensitivity (@ 4m) 77 dB (per EN54-24 spectrum and measurement conditions at 4 meters).
Coverage Angle 110° conical
Coverage Angles(by Frequency) Conical (Vertical & Horizontal) 500 Hz: 180°1000 Hz: 160°2000 Hz: 155°4000 Hz: 92°
Reference Axis Specification and measurement reference is directly on-axis vertically and horizontally, directly below the speaker as speaker it is installed in the horizontal ceiling plane
Directivity Factor (Q) 7.8
Directivity Index (DI) 8.2 dB
Maximum SPL (1m) 108 dB (low-impedance, 116 dB peak) 106 dB (top 70V/100 tap) EN54: 91 dB (4m, top 70/100V tap)
EN54 Max SPL (@ 4m) 91 dB (per EN54-24 spectrum and measurement conditions, 30W tap, at 4 meters)
Impedance 8 ohms (in direct/bypass 8 ohm setting); EN54 nominal impedance 7 ohms (based on min Z of 5.7 ohms at 11.2 kHz) 3.8W@70V; 7.5W@100V Tap: 1333Ω 7.5W@70V; 15W@100V Tap: 667Ω 15W@70V; 30W@100V Tap: 333Ω 30W@70V; N/C@100V Tap: 166Ω
Transformer Taps 30W, 15W, 7.5W @ 70V or 100V (plus 3.8W @ 70V only)
Crossover Network 12 dB/oct (2nd order) low-pass to LF driver, 12 dB/oct (2nd order) high-pass to HF driver
Fuse Thermal Fuse, open temperature 152 degrees C, Rating >= 10A @ 250VAC
Drivers LF Driver: 165 mm (6.5 in) HF Driver: 19 mm (3/4 in)
Connections Input +, Input -, Earth (connected to backcan). Ceramic with brass inserts (3.2 mm/0.126 in opening), accommodates 2.5 sq mm / 12 AWG wire.
Gland Nut/Strain Relief Accommodates round jacketed cables 4.0 mm (0.16 in) through 9.0 mm (0.36 in)
Materials ABS baffle with UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flame class fire rating; Zinc-plated steel backcan
Safety Agency EN54-24:2008 certified Type A (Certificate No. 0359-CPR-00485); Compliant with BS5839/8; UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA70; Suitable for use in air handling spaces, Signaling Speaker; rated IP-21 per IEC529/60529; Transformer UL registered per UL1876; ROHS, C-tick N108, CE compliant; Baffle meets UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flammability rating; In accordance with IEC60849/ EN60849 systems
Dimensions 253 mm diameter x 262 mm from back of baffle to back of gland nut (10.0 in diameter x 10.3 in in depth)
Ceiling Cutout Size Circular cutout with 223 mm (8.8 in) diameter (cardboard cutout template included)
Ceiling Thickness Range Up to 38 mm (1.5 in) with stock dog-ears. MTC-TCD thickceiling dog-ears available for up to 60 mm (2.4 in) ceiling thicknesses
Safety Seismic Attachment One point, top surface
Net Weight 3.4 kg (7.4 lbs, one speaker)
Shipping Weight 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs, pair in master carton)
Included Accessories C-ring support backing plate, 2 tile support rails (for 2 ft or 600 mm tile spans; optional MTC-48TR extension available for larger 4 ft or 1200 mm tile spans), cutout template, paint shield, grille
Optional Accessories MTC-16WG high humidity grille MTC-26NC new construction bracket MTC-26MR mud-ring construction bracket MTC-TCD thick-ceiling dog-ears for ceiling thicknesses up to 60 mm (2.4 in, ordering one set = 24 dogears for 6 speakers) MTC-48TR tile rail for 1200 mm (4 ft) tile spans
Input Connectors Ceramic block with brass inserts
Color White
Backcan formed steel (included "blind-mount")
Plenum Usage Yes, backcan included
JBL Control 16C-VA Two-Way 6.5 inch Co-axial Ceiling Loudspeaker
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<td class="name">Frequency Range (-10dB)</td>
<td>62 Hz – 20 kHz</td>
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<td class="name">Frequency Response (±3 dB)</td>
<td>96 Hz – 15 kHz</td>
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<td class="name">Power Rating</td>
<td>IEC System Long-Term Ratings (low-Z direct):
100 Watts Continuous Program Power
50 Watts Continuous Pink Noise (200W peak), 100 hrs</td>
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<td class="name">Rated Noise Power</td>
<td>30W (30W tap)</td>
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<td class="name">Rated Noise Voltage</td>
<td>70V/100V (with 70V/100V tap settings)</td>
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<td class="name">Sensitivity</td>
<td>91 dB (1kHz - 16 kHz)</td>
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<td class="name">EN54 Sensitivity (@ 4m)</td>
<td>77 dB (per EN54-24 spectrum and measurement conditions at 4 meters).</td>
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<td class="name">Coverage Angle</td>
<td>110° conical</td>
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<td class="name">Coverage Angles(by Frequency) Conical (Vertical &amp; Horizontal)</td>
<td>500 Hz: 180°1000 Hz: 160°2000 Hz: 155°4000 Hz: 92°</td>
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<td class="name">Reference Axis</td>
<td>Specification and measurement reference is directly on-axis vertically and horizontally, directly below the speaker as speaker it is installed in the horizontal ceiling plane</td>
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<td class="name">Directivity Factor (Q)</td>
<td>7.8</td>
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<td class="name">Directivity Index (DI)</td>
<td>8.2 dB</td>
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<td class="name">Maximum SPL (1m)</td>
<td>108 dB (low-impedance, 116 dB peak)
106 dB (top 70V/100 tap)
EN54: 91 dB (4m, top 70/100V tap)</td>
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<td class="name">EN54 Max SPL (@ 4m)</td>
<td>91 dB (per EN54-24 spectrum and measurement conditions, 30W tap, at 4 meters)</td>
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<td class="name">Impedance</td>
<td>8 ohms (in direct/bypass 8 ohm setting); EN54 nominal impedance 7 ohms (based on min Z of 5.7 ohms at 11.2 kHz) 3.8W@70V; 7.5W@100V Tap: 1333Ω 7.5W@70V; 15W@100V Tap: 667Ω 15W@70V; 30W@100V Tap: 333Ω 30W@70V; N/C@100V Tap: 166Ω</td>
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<td class="name">Transformer Taps</td>
<td>30W, 15W, 7.5W @ 70V or 100V (plus 3.8W @ 70V only)</td>
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<td class="name">Crossover Network</td>
<td>12 dB/oct (2nd order) low-pass to LF driver, 12 dB/oct (2nd order) high-pass to HF driver</td>
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<td class="name">Fuse</td>
<td>Thermal Fuse, open temperature 152 degrees C, Rating &gt;= 10A @ 250VAC</td>
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<td class="name">Drivers</td>
<td>LF Driver: 165 mm (6.5 in)
HF Driver: 19 mm (3/4 in)</td>
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<td class="name">Connections</td>
<td>Input +, Input -, Earth (connected to backcan). Ceramic with brass inserts (3.2 mm/0.126 in opening), accommodates 2.5 sq mm / 12 AWG wire.</td>
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<td class="name">Gland Nut/Strain Relief</td>
<td>Accommodates round jacketed cables 4.0 mm (0.16 in) through 9.0 mm (0.36 in)</td>
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<td class="name">Materials</td>
<td>ABS baffle with UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flame class fire rating; Zinc-plated steel backcan</td>
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<td class="name">Safety Agency</td>
<td>EN54-24:2008 certified Type A (Certificate No. 0359-CPR-00485); Compliant with BS5839/8; UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 &amp; NFPA70; Suitable for use in air handling spaces, Signaling Speaker; rated IP-21 per IEC529/60529; Transformer UL registered per UL1876; ROHS, C-tick N108, CE compliant; Baffle meets UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flammability rating; In accordance with IEC60849/ EN60849 systems</td>
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<td class="name">Dimensions</td>
<td>253 mm diameter x 262 mm from back of baffle to back of gland nut (10.0 in diameter x 10.3 in in depth)</td>
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<td class="name">Ceiling Cutout Size</td>
<td>Circular cutout with 223 mm (8.8 in) diameter (cardboard cutout template included)</td>
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<td class="name">Ceiling Thickness Range</td>
<td>Up to 38 mm (1.5 in) with stock dog-ears. MTC-TCD thickceiling dog-ears available for up to 60 mm (2.4 in) ceiling thicknesses</td>
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<td class="name">Safety Seismic Attachment</td>
<td>One point, top surface</td>
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<td class="name">Net Weight</td>
<td>3.4 kg (7.4 lbs, one speaker)</td>
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<td class="name">Shipping Weight</td>
<td>11.2 kg (24.7 lbs, pair in master carton)</td>
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<td class="name">Included Accessories</td>
<td>C-ring support backing plate, 2 tile support rails (for 2 ft or 600 mm tile spans; optional MTC-48TR extension available for larger 4 ft or 1200 mm tile spans), cutout template, paint shield, grille</td>
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<td class="name">Optional Accessories</td>
<td>MTC-16WG high humidity grille MTC-26NC new construction bracket MTC-26MR mud-ring construction bracket MTC-TCD thick-ceiling dog-ears for ceiling thicknesses up to 60 mm (2.4 in, ordering one set = 24 dogears for 6 speakers) MTC-48TR tile rail for 1200 mm (4 ft) tile spans</td>
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<td class="name">Input Connectors</td>
<td>Ceramic block with brass inserts</td>
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<td class="name">Color</td>
<td>White</td>
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<td class="name">Backcan</td>
<td>formed steel (included "blind-mount")</td>
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<td class="name">Plenum Usage</td>
<td>Yes, backcan included</td>
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