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JBL Control 2P

Item ID: Control2PS

35-watt-per-channel Active Reference Monitors with Single Volume Control, HF Adjust, Peak Limiter, and Headphone Jack (pr)

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Take Control of Your Mixes with This Great-sounding Monitor Pair!

The JBL Control 2P powered reference monitor system does more than give you accurate, full JBL sound from a compact footprint; you get an innovative design and loads of features for an astoundingly low price! The 35-watt-per-channel Control 2P monitor pair is ideal for desktop use as well as wall-mount installation and includes a very handy single volume knob that controls both speakers simultaneously. You also get a built-in peak limiter and HF adust control, as well as magnetically shielded transducers, plus much more. If you're looking for versatility and value, you'll find it in the Control 2P system!

JBL Control 2P Powered Reference Monitor System at a Glance:
  • Loaded with features
  • Great for a range of applications

Loaded with features
In addition to high-quality Neutrik combo XLR/TRS inputs, the Control 2P system includes RCA jacks, internal peak limiter and overload protection, and a 1/8" headphone jack for additional monitoring flexibility. A high-frequency adjust control lets you set up the Control 2P speakers to suit any room, and this pair's magnetically shielded transducers effectively reject the RF interference emitted by CRT monitors.

Great for a range of applications
The Control 2P Compact Powered Reference Monitor System combines JBL’s legendary loudspeaker design with powerful amplification to deliver rich, accurate performance for the most demanding audio applications. The compact design, rugged enclosure, and professional feature-set make the Control 2P Compact Powered Reference Monitor ideal for desktop recording and video production, audio visual presentations, professional broadcast applications, and monitoring of electronic musical instruments.

JBL Control 2P Powered Reference Monitor System Features:
  • Studio-quality transducers
  • 35-watt-per-channel power amplifier and high-sensitivity drivers
  • Side-mounted volume control controls both speakers
  • High frequency adjust control contours HF response to application requirements
  • Magnetically-shielded transducers
  • Internal peak limiter and overload protection circuit
  • Wall-mountable
  • Included snap-on pedestals optimize listening angle for desktop use
  • Response: 80Hz-20Khz
  • Output: 115dB max SPL per pair
  • Crossover frequency: 4.2 kHz
  • Input sensitivity: +4 dBu XLR 1/4"; 0 dBu RCA
  • Input connectors (x 2): Balanced Neutrik combo XLR /TRS; unbalanced RCA
  • Headphone jack: 3.5 mm (1/8")
  • Dimensions: 235 x 159 x 143 mm (9.3 x 6.3 x 5.6 in)
  • Net weight: 10 lbs.

The JBL Control 2P active monitor system gives you JBL quality and amazing features at a very friendly price!

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Specification Detail
Powered Yes
Power Configuration Full Range
LF Driver Size 5.25"
HF Driver Size .75"
HF Driver Type Dome
HF Driver Material Polycarbonate
LF Driver Power Amp 35W Per Channel
HF Driver Power Amp 35W Per Channel
Frequency Range 80Hz-20kz
Crossover Frequency 4.2kHz
Maximum Peak SPL 115 dB SPL
Enclosure Type Ported
Input Types Main: 2 x Combo (XLR/TRS), 2 x RCA; Satellite: +, - Bare Wire (Fro Main)
Output Types Main: 1 x TRS (To Satellite)
Height 9.3"
Width 6.3"
Depth 5.6"
Weight 10 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number C2PS

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based on 3 reviews

Great value and low-cost option

by Matt Thompson from Ridgefield, WA
June 10, 2011
Music Background: I am an audio enthusiast who has had a critical interest in AV hardware for over two decades.
These JBL Control 2P powered monitors fill a unique niche in the market, offering a great value as an extremely low-cost option. I use them as computer speakers just for listening to music (not reco... read more [+]rding), and have recommended them to several friends for that application. With a decent audio interface, such as the M-Audio Audiophile 2496 PCI card I use, these JBL's far outperform anything generally considered to be a computer speaker. Unlike most other powered monitors, these include a single volume control for the pair; a significant convenience when they are used as computer speakers.

The single-star rating for this product by one user on this site is absurd. It is more indicative of an unrealistic expectation than of this product's performance-per-dollar. The only cautionary comment I can make is in reference to the grilles - I think they are made of steel, but they are also necessarily a mesh that will be damaged if abused. All other aspects of their design and construction are impressively robust.

If your budget tops-out around cost of this product, then I recommend you buy this set now, fully confident that these JBL Control 2Ps will outperform all of your other options.

If you can afford to spend more (particularly if you need more of a reference monitor to support recording) then I would recommend you consider a higher-end product like those from KRK Systems. Sweetwater has a terrific selection that is sure to satisfy any need and budget.

~M. Thompson (Audio Enthusiast) close [-]

Work Great

by Dan from N.California
March 10, 2011
Music Background: 30+yrs FOH Engineer/Audio Consultant
Bought a pair for a client who wanted remote speakers in an open workshop facing his 1/2 acre. Once installed, hooked directly from a Digital Satellite audio outs, no eq. They sound very full for th... read more [+]eir size, and project the same quality sound out at least 100'.
Bottom end is a bit on the light side, take a look at the specs and it's obvious these are not "full" range boomers, but for casual listening the work great. close [-]

Sweetwater Advice

Mike Conyers
For an introductory set of studio monitors, you can't go wrong with the Control 2Ps! Their small size belies their quality and clarity, and you'll wonder how you ever lived without them. These are ideal for the "laptop musician" and perfect for anyone who would like an easily transportable set of monitors.

Worst ever

by Jeremy Persinger from Union, Ky
February 27, 2011
Music Background: Chief Engineer
Low mid (100-140HZ) is extremely deceptive. They spool up way to early and there is less there than appears...worst moniters ever.

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