---
product_id: 585926443
title: "CONTROL 28-1 (Pair)"
brand: "jbl"
price: "R26904"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/585926443-control-28-1-pair
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 100° x 100° uniform coverage 120W power per speaker Weather-resistant design CONTROL 28-1 (Pair)

**Brand:** jbl
**Price:** R26904
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your space with sound that commands attention — wherever you are!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CONTROL 28-1 (Pair) by jbl
- **How much does it cost?** R26904 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/585926443-control-28-1-pair)

## Best For

- jbl enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jbl brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Power that Packs a Punch:** Robust 120W (240W program) output for crystal-clear sound in any environment.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Modern weather-resistant components ensure flawless performance indoors or outdoors.
- • **Precision Audio Engineering:** 8" woven fiberglass woofer + 1" PEI tweeter with smooth cooling for rich, high-fidelity sound.
- • **Sound That Fills Every Corner:** Wide 100° x 100° coverage delivers immersive audio with no dead zones.
- • **Seamless, Stylish Installation:** Integrated InvisiBall mounting hardware with optional U-bracket for perfect placement and sleek aesthetics.

## Overview

The JBL CONTROL 28-1 is a high-performance indoor/outdoor speaker pair delivering 120W power each with a 240W program rating. Featuring an 8-inch woven fiberglass woofer and 1-inch PEI tweeter, it offers a wide 100° x 100° sound coverage and a frequency response from 45Hz to 20kHz. Weather-resistant and designed for versatile mounting, it’s perfect for commercial and residential spaces demanding premium background or foreground audio.

## Description

Meet the JBL Professional Control 28-1, a high-efficiency indoor/outdoor background speaker designed to elevate your soundscape. Whether you settle into residential stores, retail stores, restaurants, health clubs, theme parks, educational facilities, or recreation venues, this versatile speaker delivers exceptional performance and durability. The 8" woofer with a woven fiberglass cone and a 1" PEI membrane tweeter with smooth cooling ensures rich sonic character and high-fidelity sound, making it perfect for music and paging applications. Designed for superior sound quality, the JBL Control 28-1 delivers consistent wide coverage of 100° x 100°, ensuring every corner of your space is filled with clear, immersive sound. With robust 120W power support (240W program) in 8Ω direct tuning and a 60W 70V/100V multi-tap transformer, this speaker is designed to handle demanding audio environments. The wide frequency response from 45Hz to 20kHz ensures you'll enjoy deep bass, crisp highs and everything in between. Designed with aesthetics and functionality in mind, the Control 28-1 features built-in InvisiBall mounting hardware and an optional U-bracket (sold separately) for flexible and secure installation. Its contemporary, weather-resistant design fits seamlessly into a wide range of decors making it an excellent choice for indoor and outdoor applications. Whether you're looking for outdoor speakers for your patio, pool or garden, or improving your indoor audio setup, the Control 28-1 is your go-to solution. Enhance your audio experience with the JBL Professional Control 28-1. Its high performance, versatile installation options and sleek design make it the ideal choice for any commercial or residential environment.

Review: Set these up for a rooftop bar to replace existing speakers. They handle a little more power at 70v than the old ones but sound infinitely better. They have a smoother low end sound. I would recommend these speakers.
Review: Best commercial speaker we have used for background and foreground music. Deep , rich sound and very easy to mount and angle.

## Features

- Sold as a pair With a robust 120W power (240W program) in 8Ω direct adjustment, and a built-in 60W 70V/100V multi-tap transformer, this speaker is designed to handle demanding audio environments.
- 8 inch woofer with woven fiberglass cone, 1 inch PEI membrane tweeter with smooth cooling for great sound, long-lasting performance. High fidelity sound character with wide frequency response from 45Hz to 20kHz. Uniform coverage at 100° x 100°.
- Modern and weather-resistant components. Suitable for indoor or outdoor, background or foreground sound systems in virtually any environment.
- Ideal for residential stores, shops, restaurants, health clubs, theme parks, educational establishments, hospitality, music cafes, leisure venues and anywhere high quality music and/or paging is needed.
- Integrated InvisiBall mounting hardware, plus U bracket available (sold separately). Can be mounted on the wall, ceiling or post for perfect placement. Available here in black. Also available in white.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01FIOASS6 |
| Antenna Location | Control |
| Audio Driver Size | 8 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | 102,670 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 662 in PA-Systems |
| Box Contents | JBL Professional Control 28-1 High Output Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker, Black, Sold as Pair |
| Brand Name | JBL |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Projector, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Connectivity Protocol | Auxiliary |
| Control Method | App |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (15) |
| Enclosure Material | High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) with 10% glass fill |
| Frequency Response | 62 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00691991002045 |
| Input Voltage | 100 Volts |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 21.8D x 28.2W x 38.1H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 7.53 kg |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | JBL |
| Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 240 Watts |
| Model Name | CONTROL 28-1 |
| Model Number | JBL Control 28-1 |
| Mounting Type | Inside Mount,Outside Mount |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Number Of Circuits | 1 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Number of Power Levels | 4 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Features | Waterproof |
| Series Number | 28 |
| Speaker Size | 8 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Outdoor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Control systems |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Speaker Diameter | 8 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 750408395801 691991002045 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Driver Diameter | 20.32 Centimetres |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** JBL
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary
- **Frequency response:** 62 Hz
- **Input voltage:** 100 Volts
- **Material:** High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) with 10% glass fill
- **Model name:** CONTROL 28-1
- **Mounting type:** Inside Mount,Outside Mount
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 240 Watts
- **Speaker type:** Outdoor

## Images

![CONTROL 28-1 (Pair) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yomJVWX6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can someone plz explain to me in layman terms what the difference between 28-1 and 28-1L is?**
A: The 28-1 has a rotary 70V transformer with several tap values and an 8 ohm bypass built in.
The 28-1L is 8 ohms only.

**Q: Is this a pair or just one?**
A: Amazon lists four (4!) different speakers under one listing. You will absolutely have to determine which speaker you intend to buy. On this listing done are sold in pairs and some are sold in singles. The way the product selection is configured doesn't make it abundantly clear which speaker has option on pairs vs singles. Go on interwebs and check retail price from authorized seller like Sweetwater to determine if the price on Amazon is for a single or pairs

**Q: Is this sold as a pair? Its not stated anywhere. Thanks**
A: Yes they sell them as pairs

**Q: I have four of these installed at my home.  Each one runs directly back to an amp.  What is the recommended amp size in watts (per channel)?**
A: 175 W Continuous Program Power

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***I on 30 January 2021*

Set these up for a rooftop bar to replace existing speakers. They handle a little more power at 70v than the old ones but sound infinitely better. They have a smoother low end sound. I would recommend these speakers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***M on 7 September 2017*

Best commercial speaker we have used for background and foreground music. Deep , rich sound and very easy to mount and angle.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***N on 30 July 2019*

They have a quality sound. Worth the money.

## Frequently Bought Together

- JBL Professional Control 28-1 high output, 8 inch, 120 watt direct 8Ω setting, built-in 60 Watt 70V transformer, indoor / outdoor background, foreground speaker, Sold as a Pair. Black.
- JBL Professional Control 25-1 Compact Indoor/Outdoor Background/Foreground Speaker, Black, Sold as Pair

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*Last updated: 2026-04-01*