The JBL Control HST is a wide coverage speaker rated at 60 Watts on 70/100 Volt line loudspeaker circuits and also has an 8 Ohm bypass with an output of 75 Watts.

Black finish (Control HST). Also available in white (Control HST-WH). Priced and sold individually.

The Control HST is a truly innovative on-wall loudspeaker that solves a common problem in commercial audio installations.

Employing JBL’s patent-pending Hemispherical Soundfield Technology™, it delivers exceptionally wide, consistent coverage while virtually eliminating the wall reflections that often cause uneven sound with traditional surface-mount speakers.

Unlike conventional on-wall speakers, the Control HST features a clever design with a wall-facing woofer and two horizontally splayed tweeters. Combined with a specially engineered wall bracket that spaces the speaker at the optimal distance from the wall and a tapered cabinet, it creates a broad, hemispherical soundfield that spreads high-fidelity, full-range audio from wall to wall.

This allows a single speaker to effectively cover a much larger listening area, often reducing the total number of speakers required — and lowering overall system costs.

The result is smoother frequency response, fewer peaks and dips, and more consistent sound throughout the space. Whether used for background music or foreground playback, the Control HST sounds natural and balanced almost everywhere in the room.

Ideal for applications in retail stores, restaurants, corridors, educational facilities, hotels, music cafés, lobbies, leisure venues, and many other commercial environments.

With its IP-54 weather resistance, the Control HST is also suitable for semi-exposed outdoor areas.

• High-output woofer with CMMD ceramic metal matrix diaphragm
• Dual aluminium tweeters with fluid-cooling for high power and low distortion
• 100W continuous power handling with a 60W 70V/100V multitap transformer
• Convenient 4-pin Phoenix connector with loop-through terminals
• Heavy-duty powder-coated U-bracket (included) — required for correct performance
• HST Hemispherical Soundfield Technology™ (patent-pending):
  • Provides extremely wide horizontal coverage that approaches 180°, covering a greater area with fewer speakers.
  • Reduces the primary wall reflection, resulting in a flat frequency response and consistent sound character at all listening positions.
• Components: 5-1/4" CMMD woofer and two splayed ¾" fluid-cooled tweeters.
• 100 Watt power handling in direct 8Ω setting, plus built-in 60 Watt 70V/100V multi-tap transformer.
• High fidelity sound character with broad frequency response of 50 Hz – 20 kHz.
• Warranty: 2 Years.

The Control HST combines excellent sound quality, clever engineering, and practical installation features that make it a standout choice for commercial audio projects.

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