A compact, magnetically shielded bookshelf speaker for desktop or near-field use with TVs and computer monitors.
Overview
The JBL Control 1Xtreme is a compact 2-way speaker from JBL's Control1 series. It is magnetically shielded, so it can sit next to a CRT TV or computer monitor without interfering with it. The small, lightweight cabinet suits a desktop. The optional MTC 201 brackets let you mount it on a wall or ceiling. The enclosure is a bass reflex design in high-strength molded material, with a mesh grille made for sound transparency and durability.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | JBL |
| Product type | Speaker system, 2-way, 2-speaker, bass reflex system, bookshelf type, magnetic protection design |
| Unit for low band | 10 cm cone type |
| Unit for high-pass | 1.2 cm dome type |
| Frequency band | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Crossover frequency | 4000 Hz |
| Impedance | 4 Ω |
| Output sound pressure level | 89 dB/2.83V/m |
| Allowable input (DIN/Peak) | 50W/75W |
| External dimensions | Width 155 x Height 228 x Depth 139 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Sold separately | Wall-Hanging / Sky-Hanging Bracket MTC 201 (2 Units 1 Set, ¥ 5,600) |
Design
The woofer cone is pulp laminated with a high-polymer composite material. The tweeter is a balance drive type with a laminated dome. The crossover includes a protector circuit to guard against excessive input. The enclosure is a bass reflex design in high-strength molded material, and the mesh grille is built for both acoustic transparency and physical strength.
Context
JBL positioned the Control 1Xtreme, part of the Control1 series of compact speakers, for near-field listening, multimedia setups and multi-channel home theater, where small size and magnetic shielding were essential.
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