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JBL CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired vs JBL Link 500

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Speaker placement
    • CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired:In-wall/in-ceiling
    • Link 500:Tabletop/bookshelf
  • Number of drivers
    • CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired:1
    • Link 500:4
  • Tweeter diameter
    • CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired:1.9 cm
    • Link 500:2 cm
  • Woofer diameter
    • CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired:16.5 cm
    • Link 500:8.9 cm
  • RMS rated power
    • CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired:100 W
    • Link 500:60 W
  • Frequency range
    • CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired:62 - 20000 Hz
    • Link 500:55 - 22000 Hz
  • Product colour
    • CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired:White
    • Link 500:Black
  • Recommended usage
    • CONTROL® SERIES 16C-VA 2-way White Wired:Home
    • Link 500:Universal

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Comparison of 16C-VA, Link 500
41 specifications
Loudspeakers4 differ
Speaker typeKnown for one2-wayUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker placementDiffersIn-wall/in-ceilingTabletop/bookshelf
Number of driversDiffers14
Driver diaphragm materialKnown for onePolypropyleneUnknown — not stated by the source
Tweeter diameterDiffers1.9 cm2 cm
Tweeter diameter (imperial)Known for one1.91 cm (0.75")Unknown — not stated by the source
Woofer diameterDiffers16.5 cm8.9 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one16.5 cm (6.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of tweeter driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of woofer driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers100 W60 W
Frequency rangeDiffers62 - 20000 Hz55 - 22000 Hz
ImpedanceKnown for one8 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
SensitivityKnown for one91 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 dB
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Recommended usageDiffersHomeUniversal
Housing materialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), SteelUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneEN54-24:2008 certified Type A (Certificate No. 0359-CPR-00485); Compliant with BS5839/8; UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA70; Suitable for use in air handling spaces, Signaling Speaker; rated IP-21 per IEC529/60529; Transformer UL registered per UL1876; ROHS, C-tick N108, CE compliant; Baffle meets UL94Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Binding postKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
DC input voltageKnown for one70/100 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Transformer tapsKnown for one7.5,15,30 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers253 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm157 mm
HeightDiffers262 mm200 mm
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3.5 kg
Height (with stand)Known for one253 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one11.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Detachable protection coverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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