Product Summary


  • Coaxial design with Kevlar™ woofer

  • High power: 250W (1000W peak)

  • Adjustable hanging hardware included

  • Stylish black or white options

  • UL listed, 8-ohm and 70V/100V


Elevate with High-Power Pendant Loudspeaker

Experience exceptional audio quality and expansive coverage with the JBL Control C68HP-WH full-range two-way pendant loudspeaker. Designed for open-architecture ceilings, dynamic live spaces, and various environments desiring pendant-style speakers. Ideal for retail, hospitality, fitness, conferences, atriums, museums, and more.

Control 68HP boasts a 209mm (8-inch) low-frequency driver with a Kevlar-reinforced cone and a 50mm (2-inch) voice coil, ensuring remarkable power performance and enduring reliability. The coaxially-mounted 25mm (1-inch) compression driver features a titanium dome and Kapton voice coil former, enhancing fidelity and output.

Equipped with a 68-watt multi-tap transformer for 70V/100V distributed lines or 8-ohm direct mode, plus a 110° constant-directivity dispersion pattern for efficient coverage while reducing speaker count and installation costs.

Installation is effortless with Control 68HP's secure mounting system, including two hanging cable setups. The sleek design is available in black or white, and the UL listed speaker and cable system ensure safety compliance.

Features:

  • Coaxial design with Kevlar™ reinforced woofer and titanium-dome compression driver

  • High power capability: 250W (1000W peak), SPL of 114dB (120dB peak)

  • Hanging hardware with adjustable clamp and 4.5m (15ft) galvanized steel cable

  • Stylish design in black or white

  • UL listed speaker and cable system

  • 8-ohm and 70V/100V operation

  • Consistent 110° conical coverage

JBL Control C68HP-WH High-Power Pendant Loudspeaker (White)

SKU: JBLC68HPWH | UPC: 691991039324
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$556.00

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Key Features

  • <ul>\n <li>Coaxial design with Kevlar™ woofer</li>\n <li>High power: 250W (1000W peak)</li>\n <li>Adjustable hanging hardware included</li>\n <li>Stylish black or white options</li>\n <li>UL listed, 8-ohm and 70V/100V</li>\n</ul>

Technical Details

Specifications

General
Active or Passive
Passive
Number of Included Speakers
1
Speaker Configuration
2-Way
Power Handling
150 W 250 W For 2 Hours: 500 W Program 1000 W Peak For 100 Hours: 600 W Peak
Constant Voltage / Transformer Taps
70 V: 68 / 34 / 17 / 8.5 W or 8 Ohms Bypass 100 V: 68 / 34 / 17 W or 8 Ohms Bypass
Impedance
8 Ohms
Transformer Wattage
68 W
Enclosure Type
Sealed
Drivers
HF Driver
1 x 1" / 2.5 cm Titanium Dome Compression Driver
LF Driver
1 x 8" / 20.3 cm Kevlar Woofer
LF Voice Coil
2" / 5.1 cm
Magnet
LF: Ferrite
Performance
Frequency Range
72 Hz to 16 kHz ±3 dB
Frequency Response
52 Hz to 17 kHz -10 dB
Maximum SPL
114 dB (Continuous) 120 dB (Peak)
Sensitivity
90 dB (Average)
Coverage Angle
110° (Conical)
Directivity
7.8 (Directivity/Q Factor) 8.9 dB (Directivity Index)
Recommended High-Pass Filter
60 Hz, 24 dB/Octave
Maximum Input Voltage
41.4 V RMS
Transformer Insertion Loss
0.5 dB at 8.5 W 0.5 dB at 17 W 0.6 dB at 34 W 0.7 dB at 68 W
Connectivity
I/O
1 x Block 2-Pin Speaker Input (Locking, Removable) 1 x Block 2-Pin Speaker Thru (Locking, Removable)
Maximum Wire Gauge
12 AWG
Environmental
Certifications
UL1480A, UL1598, UL2239, CSA C22.2, IEC62368-1, CE, RoHS *as per Manufacturer
Environmental Protection
Advertised as Humidity Resistant/Moisture Resistant/Outdoor Use/Splash-Proof/Water Resistant/Salt Resistant *Manufacturer Testing: IP44 / MIL-STD-810
JBL C68HP-WH High-Power Pendant Loudspeaker White
JBL

JBL Control C68HP-WH High-Power Pendant Loudspeaker (White)

$556.00

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General

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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Active or Passive</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Passive</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Number of Included Speakers</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">1</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Speaker Configuration</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">2-Way</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Power Handling</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">150 W
250 W
<b>For 2 Hours:</b>
500 W Program
1000 W Peak
<b>For 100 Hours:</b>
600 W Peak</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Constant Voltage / Transformer Taps</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv"><b>70 V:</b>
68 / 34 / 17 / 8.5 W or 8 Ohms Bypass
<b>100 V:</b>
68 / 34 / 17 W or 8 Ohms Bypass</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Impedance</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">8 Ohms</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Transformer Wattage</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">68 W</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Enclosure Type</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Sealed</div></td>
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<div class="name_fDXOr6EpR9" data-selenium="specsItemGroupName">Drivers</div>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">HF Driver</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv"><b>1 x </b>1" / 2.5 cm Titanium Dome Compression Driver</div></td>
</tr>
<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">LF Driver</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv"><b>1 x </b>8" / 20.3 cm Kevlar Woofer</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">LF Voice Coil</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">2" / 5.1 cm</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Magnet</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv"><b>LF:</b>
Ferrite</div></td>
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<div class="name_fDXOr6EpR9" data-selenium="specsItemGroupName">Performance</div>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Frequency Range</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">72 Hz to 16 kHz ±3 dB</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Frequency Response</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">52 Hz to 17 kHz -10 dB</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Maximum SPL</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">114 dB (Continuous)
120 dB (Peak)</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Sensitivity</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">90 dB (Average)</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Coverage Angle</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">110° (Conical)</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Directivity</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">7.8 (Directivity/Q Factor)
8.9 dB (Directivity Index)</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Recommended High-Pass Filter</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">60 Hz, 24 dB/Octave</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Maximum Input Voltage</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">41.4 V RMS</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Transformer Insertion Loss</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">0.5 dB at 8.5 W
0.5 dB at 17 W
0.6 dB at 34 W
0.7 dB at 68 W</div></td>
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<div class="name_fDXOr6EpR9" data-selenium="specsItemGroupName">Connectivity</div>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">I/O</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv"><b>1 x </b>Block 2-Pin Speaker Input (Locking, Removable)
<b>1 x </b>Block 2-Pin Speaker Thru (Locking, Removable)</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Maximum Wire Gauge</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">12 AWG</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Certifications</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">UL1480A<b></b>, UL1598<b></b>, UL2239<b></b>, CSA C22.2<b></b>, IEC62368-1<b></b>, CE<b></b>, RoHS<b></b>
<i>*as per Manufacturer</i></div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Environmental Protection</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Advertised as Humidity Resistant/Moisture Resistant/Outdoor Use/Splash-Proof/Water Resistant/Salt Resistant
*Manufacturer Testing: IP44 / MIL-STD-810</div></td>
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