The JBL Control 400 Family represents the next generation of excellence from the most trusted name in loudspeakers

Building on the legacy of the iconic JBL Control 10, Control 20, and Control 40 ceiling speaker families, the Control 400 Standard Coverage Series, Enhanced Coverage Series, and Premium Coverage Series share many core features, including superior sonic performance, unmatched reliability, helpful installation features, and a contemporary design aesthetic.

Staying true to JBL's commitment to installer-friendly design, all Control 400 Series models boast thoughtfully engineered installation features to enhance safety, efficiency, and repeatability. Terminal covers allow for convenient top or side cable entry and the reliable captive dogear design accommodates a variety of ceiling thicknesses, ensuring versatility for any environment.

All models embrace design elements tailored for modern interiors. The included full-face magnetic grille is paintable for seamless integration into any decor, while available black and square grilles provide added customization.

With options at various sizes and price points, the new JBL Control 400 Standard Coverage, Enhanced Coverage, and Premium Coverage families all deliver best-in-class sonic performance, elegant design, extreme reliability, and installer-focused features to enhance corporate spaces, hospitality venues, or anywhere in between.

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August 7, 2025

JBL Professional Introduces Control 400 Standard Coverage & Premium Coverage Series Ceiling Speakers Significantly Expanding Lineup

Expanded Control 400 Ceiling Speaker Lineup Updates Control 10 and Control 40 Series Models with Superior Sonic Performance, Installer-Friendly Features, and Clean, Contemporary Design

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control, and lighting systems, today announced the launch of the JBL Professional Control 400 Standard Coverage Series and Control 400 Premium Coverage Series Ceiling Speakers. Comprised of 15 new models, these series join the Control 400 Enhanced Coverage Series, introduced earlier this year, completing the Control 400 Ceiling Speaker Family’s 21-model lineup. Together, these variants provide options at three distinct tiers of coverage consistency and price, enabling integrators to curate the optimal solution to support any commercial application.

The JBL Control 400 Family represents the next generation of excellence from the most trusted name in loudspeakers. Building on the legacy of the iconic JBL Control 10, Control 20, and Control 40 ceiling speaker families, the Control 400 Standard Coverage Series, Enhanced Coverage Series, and Premium Coverage Series share many core features, including superior sonic performance, unmatched reliability, helpful installation features, and a contemporary design aesthetic. Additionally:

• The Standard Coverage Series is designed to provide high-performance audio at affordable price points.
• The Enhanced Coverage Series includes JBL’s Coplanar Radiation Boundary Integrator™ (CRBI™) to provide a more even frequency response throughout the coverage area and strikes an elegant performance to cost balance between the Standard and Premium models.
• The flagship Premium Coverage Series leverages JBL’s proprietary conical Radiation Boundary Integrator® (RBI™) technology to achieve the utmost coverage consistency for installations where audio quality and clarity is paramount.

Staying true to JBL's commitment to installer-friendly design, all Control 400 Series models boast thoughtfully engineered installation features to enhance safety, efficiency, and repeatability. Terminal covers allow for convenient top or side cable entry and the reliable captive dogear design accommodates a variety of ceiling thicknesses, ensuring versatility for any environment. Most options include transformers to support both 70V/100V and low impedance applications.

All models embrace design elements tailored for modern interiors. The included full-face magnetic grille is paintable for seamless integration into any decor, while available black and square grilles provide added customization.

“Expanding the Control 400 Family with two new series and 15 additional models brings our total to 21 options,” said Steve Mathis, Senior Product Manager, Installed Audio, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “Our goal is to provide incredible sound quality in products that are reliable, easy to install, and adaptable to any design vision. These additions not only broaden our offering but also simplify setup and elevate aesthetics - giving integrators the tools they need for outstanding audio installations.”

With options at various sizes and price points, the new JBL Control 400 Standard Coverage, Enhanced Coverage, and Premium Coverage families all deliver best-in-class sonic performance, elegant design, extreme reliability, and installer-focused features to enhance corporate spaces, hospitality venues, or anywhere in between.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Solutions For Every Environment - Three distinct product ranges allow you to choose what’s best for your specific application. No matter which series you choose, every model provides high-quality JBL sound, unmatched reliability, helpful installation features, and a contemporary design aesthetic.
• Efficient, Flexible Installation - Control 400 Series ceiling speakers are engineered to improve installation repeatability and safety while reducing installation time. Terminal covers provide both top and side cable entry ports, allowing installers to choose the best option for each application. The captive dogear design is extremely reliable and works with a wide range of ceiling thicknesses.
• Refined, Modern Aesthetics - Full-face magnetic grilles provide a sleek, refined look to meet the sensibilities of modern architectural design. They are equipped with safety tethers, which mount right into the baffle to ensure peace of mind. Optional black and square accessory grilles are also available to empower added design versatility.
• Premium Sonic Performance - Featuring JBL’s proprietary Radiation Boundary Integrator® (RBI™) technology, the Premium Coverage Series achieves constant directivity coverage, ensuring that listeners can enjoy an especially smooth sound character that remains extremely consistent, clear, and pleasant across a wide coverage area.