JBL Expands Control 400 Ceiling Speaker Family with Two New Series

HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced a major expansion to its Control Contractor loudspeaker portfolio with the launch of the JBL Professional Control 400 Standard Coverage Series and Control 400 Premium Coverage Series ceiling speakers. These additions join the previously released Control 400 Enhanced Coverage Series, completing the new-generation Control 400 Ceiling Speaker Family with a comprehensive 21-model lineup.

Designed to deliver JBL’s hallmark sound quality, reliability, and ease of installation across a range of commercial environments, the expanded Control 400 Family introduces a three-tiered approach—Standard, Enhanced, and Premium Coverage Series—giving integrators the flexibility to match coverage consistency and price point to any application.

Building on the legacy of JBL’s popular Control 10, 20, and 40 families, the Control 400 Series introduces a new standard in scalable audio solutions:

• Standard Coverage Series: Designed for budget-conscious projects without compromising on JBL’s signature audio quality. Ideal for applications requiring performance at an accessible price point.
• Enhanced Coverage Series: First introduced earlier this year, these models feature JBL’s Coplanar Radiation Boundary Integrator™ (CRBI™), which offers more even frequency response across the coverage area—bridging the gap between cost-efficiency and high performance.
• Premium Coverage Series: The flagship line, integrating JBL’s advanced Radiation Boundary Integrator® (RBI™) conical waveguide technology to achieve unparalleled directivity control and sonic clarity, particularly in acoustically demanding environments.

“With 21 total models now available, the Control 400 Series delivers scalable, high-fidelity audio options for virtually any commercial environment,” said Steve Mathis, Senior Product Manager, Installed Audio at HARMAN Professional Solutions. “These speakers are built for sonic excellence, installer convenience, and architectural compatibility—hallmarks that have long defined JBL’s installed audio solutions.”

Whether deployed in corporate offices, hospitality venues, retail environments, or educational institutions, all models in the Control 400 Family are engineered to deliver clear, consistent, and natural sound across the listening area. The Premium Coverage models, in particular, leverage RBI™ technology to maintain even tonal balance and coverage consistency, ideal for spaces where clarity and intelligibility are non-negotiable.

The JBL Control 400 Standard Coverage Series ceiling speakers are designed to deliver high-performance audio at accessible price points. Building on the legacy of the iconic Control 10 Series, the range offers reliable, consistent performance in a contemporary form factor suited to a wide range of commercial environments.

Each model in the series features a set of thoughtfully engineered installation enhancements to support safety, efficiency and repeatability. Terminal covers support top or side cable entry, while the proven captive dog-ear mounting system accommodates various ceiling thicknesses for maximum versatility on-site.

Aesthetically, the Control 400 Standard Coverage models are tailored to blend with modern interiors. Each speaker ships with a full-face magnetic grille, paintable for seamless integration, with black and square grille options also available to suit a range of design requirements.

With driver sizes ranging from 3″ to 8″, two low-profile Micro models, and multiple EN54-24 certified variants, the series provides scalable options for virtually any application. The Control 400 Standard Coverage Series delivers excellent sound quality, elegant design, and installation flexibility in an economical package – making it an ideal solution for corporate spaces, hospitality venues, or anywhere in between.

The JBL Control 400 Enhanced Coverage Series marks the next evolution in JBL’s ceiling speaker portfolio, building on the success of the Control 20 Series with improved coverage, refined aesthetics, and a suite of upgraded installation features.

Central to the design of the Enhanced Coverage Series is JBL’s Coplanar Radiation Boundary Integrator™ (CRBI™) baffle, engineered to deliver exceptionally consistent frequency response and intelligibility across the listening area. This makes the series particularly effective in environments where even sound distribution is critical.

Installation has been streamlined with a tool-free terminal cover featuring both top and side cable entry, secured via captive hand-screws for speed and convenience. The robust captive dog-ear system supports a wide range of ceiling thicknesses, and all models are equipped with transformers for both 70V/100V distributed systems and low impedance operation.

Each speaker includes a full-face magnetic grille for a clean, modern appearance, with optional black and square grille accessories available to suit a variety of design schemes.

The Control 400 Enhanced Coverage Series is ideal for retail spaces, corporate offices, educational facilities, transport hubs, and any environment where powerful performance and architectural integration are key.

The JBL Control 400 Premium Coverage Series is designed to deliver the highest level of coverage consistency and sonic clarity, building on the legacy of the acclaimed Control 40 Series. Developed for installations where audio quality is paramount, the series combines JBL’s advanced acoustic technologies with an elegant form factor and a full set of installation-focused features.

Central to the design of the Premium Coverage Series is JBL’s proprietary conical Radiation Boundary Integrator® (RBI™) technology, engineered to produce constant directivity coverage. The result is a smooth, balanced sound character that remains clear and consistent across a wide listening area—ideal for acoustically demanding or architecturally sensitive environments.

Installer experience is prioritised through a robust feature set, including terminal covers with both top and side cable entry, secured via captive hand-screws for tool-free access, and JBL’s reliable captive dog-ear system, supporting a variety of ceiling thicknesses with repeatable ease.

All models feature a full-face magnetic grille, paintable to blend into any interior, with optional black and square grille variants available to suit specific design preferences.

Driver sizes range from 2.5″ to 6.5″, including a low-profile model, a narrow coverage option for high-ceiling applications, and a dedicated subwoofer—offering system flexibility for a broad range of high-performance installations.

Ideally suited to ballrooms, museums, resorts, executive boardrooms, luxury retail and other premium spaces, the Control 400 Premium Coverage Series delivers exceptional clarity, consistent coverage, and refined aesthetics for immersive in-ceiling sound.