JBL 52 WH Surface Mount Satellite Speaker for Subwoofer Product
KEY FEATURES
- Stylish, unobtrusive design fits into a wide variety of decors
- High fidelity sound
- Selectable 70V/100V for distributed lines, or low impedance
- Versatility for either two or four satellite speakers per system
- Ability to mix and match with Control Contractor40 Series in-ceiling models
- Wall-mount brackets included
- Available in black or white The Control 50 Series subwoofer-satellite loudspeaker system provides high fidelity sound in restaurants, retail stores, music cafes, health clubs, theme bars, leisure venues, or any location where full-range high fidelity foreground/background music is required from surface-mount system.
CONTROL 52 SATELLITE SPEAKER
The stylish Control 52 satellite loudspeaker produces superb high fidelity sound via a low-distortion 60 mm (2½ in) driver, which features a secondary bucking magnet for high efficiency, rubber half roll surround for enhanced bass performance, 19 mm (0.75 in) copper clad aluminum wire voice coil on a vented Nomex former for high fidelity and reliability, and a copper-capped pole piece for more consistent impedance and extended high frequency response. The wall bracket allows each speaker to be angled up to 45° off-axis.
Control 52 Subwoofer
The 150 Watt (600 Watt peak) subwoofer contains a high-power, long-excursion, 200 mm (8 inch) driver which features an extremely robust high-mass cone for extended low frequency response, a 38 mm (1.5 in) 4-layer copper voice coil for high motor strength, an aluminum former for good transient response, and a rubber half roll surround for enhanced bass performance. The included two-piece easy-mount wall-bracket installs quickly: The multi-point wall portion of the bracket attached to the wall and the self-guiding speaker-mounted bracket drops into place for a secure attachment. A cover over the terminal cup keeps wiring neat. The is mono. The crossover network built into the subwoofer provides proper signal routing and four satellite output connectors allow connection of the wires for the four Control 52 satellite loudspeakers. A Loop Out connector is also provided on the subwoofer for looping the full-range input signal to other loudspeakers or to other subwoofer/satellite systems.
System Configuration
Available as packaged system or as separate items, the Control 50 Series is extremely versatile system. The C50PACK system contains four Control 52 satellite speakers and one subwoofer as an easy predesigned system. For smaller floor spaces, the subwoofer can be utilized with two Control 52 satellite speakers. The Control 50 system is mono. Control 52 can be intermixed in systems along with the subwoofer and satellite speaker – to match the form factor requirements of a wide variety of applications.
SPECFICATIONS
DIMENSION
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
Half-Space (2Pie, subwoofer & satellites mounted on wall) Response of each model shown separately.
SUBWOOFER-SATELLITE INPUT / OUTPUT TERMINATION
APPLICATION NOTES
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT FOR TONAL BALANCE
The location of the subwoofer in relation to wall, floor or ceiling affects the tonal balance of the system. In systems having two satellite speakers, proper balance of sound is usually best attained by installing the subwoofer via its wall-mount bracket at the center of a wall (instead of mounting it at a 2-boundary area such as a wall-floor junction). For systems with four satellite speakers mounting the subwoofer in the center of a wall produces good basic bass levels. Locating the subwoofer at a two-boundary junction, such as a wall-floor or wall-wall junction, provides stronger bass. A corner location provides the strongest bass for maximum bass impact. In addition to subwoofer placement, external electronics equalization such as from tone controls or DSP can be utilized to adjust the tonal balance further.
PORT CLEARANCE
Do not block the port of the subwoofer by mounting too close to a side wall. Leave a minimum of 50 cm (2 feet) of clearance between the port and an adjacent wall surface.
USING CONTROL 52 SUBWOOFER
Control 52 can be damaged if driven with frequencies below 140 Hz. The subwoofer provides the proper high-pass filter. For using Control 52 by itself (not driven from the Control 50S/T’s satellite output), the signal must be high-passed, either via a passive high-pass built into another subwoofer in-ceiling subwoofer, or via an electronic high-pass, electronic crossover, or DSP (140 Hz, 24 dB/Oct recommended). Failing to high-pass Control 52 can result in damage to the speaker.
WALL BRACKET ORIENTATION
Install the wall bracket so that the subwoofer drops down into the bracket. The bracket clicks into place. Do not install the bracket sideways or on a ceiling. To remove the subwoofer, release the clip by pushing the clip toward the subwoofer with a long screwdriver (or similar) from the top side of the bracket.
SECONDARY SAFETY CABLE
When installing a subwoofer, always utilize a secondary safety cable attached to the separate 6 mm insert located on the back/wall side of the subwoofer.
SUPPORT
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FAQs
Satellite speakers are wired to the subwoofer, and the subwoofer is wirelessly connected to the sound bar. Each satellite speaker has a single, at least 20-foot-long wire that plugs into the speaker’s rear.
Small to medium sized spaces benefit greatly from satellite speakers, which are frequently used in a 2.1, 5.0, or 5.1 configuration. In a bigger setup with tower or bookshelf speakers serving as the main speakers, they can also be used as side or back surround sound speakers.
However, if the manufacturer hasn’t provided any explicit instructions, you should put your satellites where a sitting listener may hear them. You may mount these speakers on stands, pieces of furniture, or wall brackets because they are compact and lightweight.
A receiver is nearly always necessary and strongly advised for traditional speakers. A receiver is not required for active Soundbars with wireless or satellite speakers. For passive soundbars, a receiver is necessary.
Yes, as long as you can mount the speaker properly, you can use any speaker you like. Other than the fact that they are placed over your head, overhead/height speakers for Atmos have no particular features. Any tiny satellite will do, however it’s best if it has adjustable mounting choices so you can aim it.
To enhance the sound coming from the front, you can use larger floor standing speakers or bookshelf speakers at the front in place of the satellite speakers if you want to use satellite speakers without a subwoofer.
The simplest choice is frequently wall hanging. It’s crucial that the speakers are positioned at ear level and equally spaced on both sides of the TV. A minimum of one metre should also be left between the speakers and any side walls.
A center-channel speaker is sometimes a good candidate for a wall mount. If the centre is to be housed in a cabinet, be sure to position it as near as you can to the edge of the cabinet. Any exposed shelf in front of the speaker will cause the sound to reflect off of it and bounce back, degrading the sound quality.
Keep in mind that walls also reflect sound. At least two to three feet should separate speakers from the closest wall (especially if your speaker is in a corner). Many speakers have bass ports that face the back. A rear bass port that is too close to a wall will reflect sound waves, blurring time.
Your TV might feature a headphone out port if it doesn’t use RCA connectors for audio output (3.5mm port). This can be used to link your TV to your speakers. They share the same connector that is used for computers, tablets, and smartphones. Use an RCA jack on the speaker end and a 3.5mm audio jack on the TV end for this.
