JBL Control CRV Black Dual 4" Surface Mount Loudspeaker — 70V/100V with IP34 Weather Resistance

The JBL Control CRV Black is a high-design, IP34-rated surface mount loudspeaker purpose-built for commercial installations that demand both sonic performance and architectural sophistication. Featuring dual 4-inch PolyPlas woofers and a 3/4-inch titanium-laminate dome tweeter, the Control CRV delivers 150W of program power handling and up to 108 dB SPL at 1 meter, making it equally capable as a foreground music speaker and a high-intelligibility paging system component. Its built-in 70V/100V multi-tap transformer — with a 4-ohm direct bypass — makes it a natural fit for distributed audio systems across virtually any commercial venue.

For AV integrators and system designers seeking the best 70V surface mount speaker for restaurants, retail environments, hotels, lounges, museums, and upscale lobbies, the Control CRV addresses aesthetics and acoustics simultaneously. Its distinctive curved enclosure pairs a contemporary look with a functional geometry: the curved rear surface couples naturally to wall and ceiling boundary surfaces, creating a dual ground plane configuration that extends effective acoustic length and increases bass output without a subwoofer. This makes the CRV an exceptional choice for background and foreground music applications where bass extension and tonal balance matter as much as coverage uniformity.

The Control CRV's versatility extends well beyond its appearance. It supports four distinct mounting configurations — straight wall mount, 45° downward-aimed wall mount, wall-ceiling junction, and wall-wall corner — and multiple units can be combined into half-round or full 360° horizontal coverage clusters using the optional PMB pole-mount bracket. An advanced high-slope crossover network (36 dB/octave high-pass to the tweeter, 18 dB/octave low-pass to the woofers) and a bi-radial waveguide ensure smooth, natural coverage across the listening area. IP34 environmental certification, compliance with MilSpec 810 for humidity, salt spray, and UV exposure, and stainless steel hardware make the CRV a reliable choice for both indoor and sheltered outdoor applications.

Key Features of the JBL Control CRV Black Loudspeaker

• Dual 4" PolyPlas Woofers with Neodymium Magnets: Two 100mm woofers with 32mm voice coils on vented aluminum formers deliver high power handling and low harmonic distortion, producing full-range sound from a compact enclosure.
• 3/4" Titanium-Laminate Dome Tweeter: Ferrofluid-cooled neodymium tweeter provides extended high-frequency response and maximum power handling with minimal thermal compression — critical for continuous-play commercial environments.
• Built-In 70V/100V Multi-Tap Transformer: Selectable taps at 30W, 15W, 7.5W, and 3.8W (70V only) enable flexible integration into distributed speaker systems; a THRU position provides direct 4-ohm low-impedance operation.
• IP34-Rated Weather Resistance: Rated to IEC 529 IP34 and exceeding MilSpec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature, and UV — allowing confident deployment in outdoor terraces, covered patios, pool areas, and other semi-exposed environments.
• Advanced High-Slope Crossover and Bi-Radial Waveguide: A 36 dB/octave high-pass and 18 dB/octave low-pass crossover produces natural midrange transition and smooth pattern coverage; the bi-radial waveguide minimizes high-frequency variation across the listening area.
• Versatile Mounting and Clustering: Four mounting orientations — including wall-ceiling and wall-wall junction modes — plus the ability to combine two, three, or four units (with optional PMB bracket) into half-round or full 360° arc clusters for customized coverage solutions.
• Dual Ground Plane Design: The curved enclosure couples acoustically to boundary surfaces at wall-ceiling and wall-wall junctions, effectively increasing the acoustic length of the speaker and delivering enhanced bass output and spaciousness without additional subwoofer support.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: JBL Professional
• Model: Control CRV (Black)
• Finish: Black
• Type: Passive 2-Way Surface Mount Loudspeaker
• LF Driver: Dual 4" (100 mm) PolyPlas woofer, dual neodymium magnets, 32 mm (1.25") voice coil, vented aluminum former
• HF Driver: 3/4" (19 mm) Titanium-laminate dome tweeter, shielded neodymium magnet, Ferrofluid cooled
• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 80 Hz – 20 kHz (half-space, on-wall); 60 Hz – 20 kHz (quarter-space, two-wall junction)
• Power Handling — Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs): 75W
• Power Handling — Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs): 60W
• Power Handling — Continuous Program: 150W
• Power Handling — Continuous Peak: 300W
• Nominal Sensitivity: 89 dB (1W @ 1m)
• Maximum SPL @ 1m: 108 dB continuous average long-term; 114 dB peaks
• Nominal Coverage Angle: 105° horizontal x 80° vertical (2 kHz – 16 kHz, vertical orientation)
• Impedance: 4 Ohms (THRU / direct)
• Transformer: Built-in 70V/100V multi-tap
• Transformer Taps: 30W, 15W, 7.5W at 70V and 100V; 3.8W at 70V only; THRU = 4 ohms direct
• Crossover: 36 dB/octave high-pass (tweeter); 18 dB/octave low-pass (woofers)
• Input Connectors: Screw-down terminal strip, nickel-plated metal screws and washers
• Grille: Zinc-plated steel
• Enclosure Material: ABS with screened ports
• Environmental Rating: IP34 (IEC 529); exceeds MilSpec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature, and UV; passes Mil-Std-202F for salt spray
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 14.4" x 9.9" x 5.0" (364 mm x 251 mm x 127 mm) including bracket; side depth 10.3" (262 mm)
• Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
• Hardware: Stainless steel screws; professional outdoor-rated screw-down terminals

What's in the Box

• 1 × JBL Control CRV Black Loudspeaker
• 1 × Corner/Wall-Mount Bracket with Cap, Screws, and Trim Covers