JBL Control 1 Pro Specifications and Review

Last updated: September 8, 2026

The JBL Control 1 Pro ranks #77 out of 87 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.

Brand: JBL

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#77 JBL Control 1 Pro: $240 Parts Express eBay

Pros: Magnetically shielded transducers and a rugged molded enclosure make it a durable choice for wall-mount or install use, with SonicGuard overload protection built into the crossover. Feels solidly built despite the low price, and the professional crossover network uses steep slopes.

Cons: Sound power and predicted in-room response measurements are badly uneven compared to the JBL 305P Mark II tested alongside it, with no waveguide to control directivity as the woofer beams before handing off to the tweeter. The reviewer performed no distortion or dedicated listening test on this unit and concluded he didn’t “think there is a reason to purchase it” over a proper studio monitor at a similar price.

How it compares: Just above it: Fluance Signature HFS - $40 cheaper, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Polk T15 - $115 cheaper.

Bass Extension (-10dB)55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)78Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Dimensions9.3H x 6.3W x 5.6D in
Drivers5.25" low frequency driver, 0.75" polycarbonate dome tweeter
Frequency Response80Hz - 20kHz -10dB (Manufacturer specified)
Impedance4 ohms
Power Handling150W
Sensitivity87dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review)
Weight4 lbs / 1.8 kg each
Woofer Cabinetsealed

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