JBL C65P/T 5.25 Inch Full-Range Compact Pendant Speakers Pair

Wide, Consistent Sound for Open-Ceiling Spaces

The JBL Control 65P/T is a compact two-way pendant loudspeaker designed for open-ceiling spaces where conventional in-ceiling speakers are not practical. This Bear Security Shop offering includes a pair of speakers for wider coverage or stereo applications.

Each speaker combines a 5.25" low-frequency driver with a coaxially mounted 0.75" textile soft-dome tweeter and JBL Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI) technology for a broad 120° conical coverage pattern.

Key Specifications

• Product type: Passive 2-way pendant loudspeaker
• Bear package quantity: Pair
• Low-frequency driver: 5.25" polypropylene-coated paper cone
• LF voice coil: 1"
• High-frequency driver: 0.75" textile soft-dome tweeter
• Coverage: 120° conical
• Continuous pink-noise power: 75W
• Continuous program power: 150W
• Peak capability: 300W
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Transformer: 60W multi-tap, 70V/100V
• Sensitivity: 86dB
• Maximum SPL: 105dB continuous / 111dB peak
• Frequency range: 55Hz–20kHz (-10dB)
• Frequency response: 78Hz–18kHz (±3dB)
• Environmental: IP44 capability

Who Should Choose the Control 65P/T?

Choose the Control 65P/T when you need overhead audio in retail stores, restaurants, hotels, fitness centers, conference rooms, atriums, museums, offices, or other open-ceiling spaces where pendant mounting provides a cleaner and more practical installation than conventional ceiling speakers.

Its broad 120° coverage can help reduce the number of speaker locations needed compared with narrower-dispersion designs, depending on ceiling height, room geometry, and required listening level.

5.25-Inch Coaxial Two-Way Design

Each Control 65P/T uses a 5.25" polypropylene-coated paper low-frequency driver with a pure butyl rubber surround and a 1" copper voice coil.

A coaxially mounted 0.75" textile soft-dome tweeter uses a neodymium magnet assembly and ferro-fluid cooling for high-frequency reproduction.

JBL RBI 120° Conical Coverage

JBL's Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI) technology provides a nominal 120° conical coverage pattern designed to maintain more consistent sound across the listening area.

This makes the Control 65P/T especially useful in open architectural spaces where listeners may be distributed across a wide area below the speaker.

75W Continuous / 150W Program Power

JBL specifies 75W continuous pink-noise power handling, 150W continuous program power, and 300W peak capability.

These are passive-speaker power ratings. The Control 65P/T requires a compatible amplifier.

70V and 100V Distributed-Audio Operation

The built-in 60W transformer provides selectable taps for distributed-audio systems:

• 70V: 7.5W, 15W, 30W, or 60W
• 100V: 15W, 30W, or 60W

When using multiple speakers on a constant-voltage amplifier, add the selected tap wattages and allow appropriate amplifier headroom.

8-Ohm Direct Operation

The Control 65P/T can also bypass the transformer for direct 8-ohm operation with a compatible low-impedance amplifier.

Confirm total speaker impedance and amplifier compatibility before connecting multiple speakers in low-impedance mode.

55Hz–20kHz Frequency Range

JBL specifies a 55Hz–20kHz frequency range at -10dB and a 78Hz–18kHz frequency response at ±3dB.

This makes the Control 65P/T suitable for both spoken-word applications and full-range background or foreground music.

Included Suspension Hardware

Each speaker includes two complete suspension systems: one for the main suspension cable and one for safety support.

Each suspension system uses a 15-foot galvanized steel cable with adjustable hardware for setting the hanging height.

Euroblock Input and Loop-Through

Two removable locking 2-pin Euroblock connectors are wired in parallel for input and loop-through connections. The terminals accept bare wire up to 12 AWG.

Rubber terminal covers are included to help protect the connections in suitable installations. Use appropriately rated speaker wire for the system voltage, amplifier power, and cable length.

IP44 Environmental Capability

The Control 65P/T has IP44 splash-resistant capability and exceeds JBL's specified environmental testing for humidity, salt spray, temperature, and UV exposure.

JBL positions it for protected outdoor applications when installed appropriately. It should not be treated as a waterproof or direct-exposure outdoor speaker without considering the installation environment and optional terminal protection.

Dimensions and Weight

• Diameter: 9.3" (234 mm)
• Cabinet height: 10.2" (259 mm)
• Overall height to suspension bracket: 11.0" (279 mm)
• Net weight: 8 lb (3.7 kg) each

What's Included?

This Bear Security Shop package includes two JBL Control 65P/T speakers. JBL includes the required suspension and connection accessories with each speaker.

• 2 JBL Control 65P/T pendant loudspeakers
• Main and safety suspension cable systems for each speaker
• Removable Euroblock connectors
• Rubber terminal covers

Amplifier, speaker wire, and optional MTC-PC60 terminal covers are sold separately.

Complete Your Pendant Audio System

• JBL Professional
• Audio Amplifiers
• Speaker Wire

Need Help Planning Your Pendant Speaker System?

Send Bear Security Shop your room dimensions, ceiling height, speaker quantity, and amplifier model. We can help confirm coverage, transformer tap settings, amplifier power, and speaker spacing before you order.

Are these JBL Control 65P/T speakers sold as a pair?

Yes. This Bear Security Shop listing includes two Control 65P/T pendant speakers.

What size drivers does the Control 65P/T use?

Each speaker uses a 5.25" low-frequency driver and a coaxially mounted 0.75" textile soft-dome tweeter.

What is the power handling?

JBL specifies 75W continuous pink-noise power, 150W continuous program power, and 300W peak capability.

Does the Control 65P/T support 70V systems?

Yes. Available 70V taps are 7.5W, 15W, 30W, and 60W.

Does it support 100V systems?

Yes. Available 100V taps are 15W, 30W, and 60W.

Can it be used with an 8-ohm amplifier?

Yes. The Control 65P/T can be switched to direct 8-ohm operation with a compatible low-impedance amplifier.

What is the coverage pattern?

JBL specifies a nominal 120° conical coverage pattern using its Radiation Boundary Integrator technology.

What is the frequency response?

JBL specifies 78Hz–18kHz at ±3dB, with a broader 55Hz–20kHz frequency range at -10dB.

What is the sensitivity?

The Control 65P/T is rated at 86dB sensitivity.

What is the maximum SPL?

JBL specifies 105dB continuous and 111dB peak SPL at 1 meter.

Is suspension hardware included?

Yes. JBL includes both a main suspension cable and a separate safety suspension system with each speaker.

Can the Control 65P/T be used outdoors?

It has IP44 splash-resistant capability and JBL supports protected outdoor applications when installed appropriately. It is not a waterproof or submersible speaker.