I am presently using them as monitors for keyboards. When I switch to a MIDI unit that offers a whole host of Bass instruments, I have to be careful on lower frequencies not to push them to hard. The amp used is the Crown D-75A which puts out about 55 watts. The speakers may take 150 watts but trust me, 15 watts at low frequencies will move a lot of air with a very noticeable "Chuffing" sound coming from the ports. Aside from that, very nice!
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I am a long time JBL'er. This pair of speakers was 2 of the 6 that I bought to update my surround system. They were easy to mount on the wall and the sound quality is crisp and clear. The JBL surround system that I was using still was still a great sounding system, it pales in comparison with the new speaker set up. I joined these speakers up with 2 JBL Sub 100P subwoofers and most recently a JBL Loft 20 center channel speaker. Surround heaven! I'm never looking back.
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I bought a pair of JBL control 1 and in the back had the hole to be able to insert the screw for the wall brackets this pair that buy does not bring the necessary hole now I have to see how to hang them the JBL speakers know that they are quality products and have an excellent sound but at the time of purchase you have to verify that you have the photo of the back of the speaker to ensure that you have the hole
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Hi to all, i bought many pairs of this speakers and i still use this speakers as nearfiled monitors in many radio production studio (i work in broadcasting business), since the times when the video monitors usually were crt type: the near filed monitors had to be absolutely magnetic shielded as the control 1 are. In my opinion Control 1 are the best choice for the price, are good sounding, robust, good to see. The only negative note i can say is that sometimes the foam of the woofer suspension need to be replaced but this happen after many years on only some series of control 1 and is a problem that you can have also with any other kind/brand of speaker.
Extremely accurate and capable speakers, especially considering their size and price range. They are quite rugged, and shielded. I use one pair for my car stereo and another in the house. Note that these "Pro" version speakers are 4 ohm, and not all amps can take full advantage of them. I also use the very similar 8 ohm JBL Control 1 "Extreme" speakers as the main speakers in a surround sound setup. They have impressive and clean base for their size, but do sound better with a sub-woofer.
Surprised how easy it was with the included instruction. The frequency alignment was a great help. But, like it said, patience. Take your time and you will be happy.
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I will order in future
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The JBL Control 1 is a great speaker.
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great size and sound great
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Great product easy installation.
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