The JBL AC16 ranks #13 out of 26 total Surface-Mount and Background Music Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JBL
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#13 JBL AC16: $674.00 each Passive Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the JBL AC15 (smaller model, ranked lower, estimated 2.6/5), the JBL AC25 (larger model, ranked lower, rated 2.6/5), the JBL AC26 (larger model, ranked higher, estimated 2.9/5), the JBL AC18/26 (larger model, ranked higher, estimated 3/5) and the JBL AC28/26 (larger model, ranked higher, estimated 3.1/5).
Pros: A compact JBL Professional installation speaker from the same AC range as the measured JBL AC25: a single 6.5” woofer with a compression driver on a waveguide. JBL rates it at 90dB sensitivity and 110dB maximum SPL with 90° x 90° coverage and bass to 55Hz (-10dB), in an enclosure weighing 7.2 kg with mounting points for walls and ceilings.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so it can’t be compared with ranked PA speakers. It is a passive installation speaker that needs an amplifier and, for best results, JBL’s recommended EQ, and the only measured AC model scored poorly, so treat the estimate with caution.
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way installation speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 90° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Drivers | 6.5” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 250W |
| Sensitivity | 90dB |
| Weight | 15.9 lbs (7.2 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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