Product comparison · 2 loudspeakers

JBL CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired vs JBL CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Speaker placement
    • CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired:In-wall/in-ceiling
    • CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless:Tabletop/bookshelf
  • Number of drivers
    • CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired:1
    • CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless:2
  • Woofer diameter
    • CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired:20 cm
    • CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless:13.3 cm
  • Woofer diameter (imperial)
    • CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired:20.3 cm (8")
    • CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless:13.3 cm (5.25")
  • RMS rated power
    • CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired:180 W
    • CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless:30 W
  • Frequency range
    • CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired:58 - 20000 Hz
    • CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless:70 - 20000 Hz
  • Product colour
    • CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired:White
    • CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless:Black
  • Recommended usage
    • CONTROL® SERIES 18C/T 2-way White Wired:Home
    • CONTROL® SERIES XStream 2-way Black Wired & Wireless:PC

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Comparison of 18C/T, XStream
52 specifications
Loudspeakers4 differ
Speaker type2-way2-way
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Speaker placementDiffersIn-wall/in-ceilingTabletop/bookshelf
Speaker positionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFront
Number of driversDiffers12
TweeterYesYes
Number of tweeter driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Tweeter diameter2.5 cm2.5 cm
Tweeter diameter (imperial)2.54 cm (1")2.54 cm (1")
WooferYesYes
Number of woofer driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Woofer diameterDiffers20 cm13.3 cm
Woofer diameter (imperial)Differs20.3 cm (8")13.3 cm (5.25")
Driver diaphragm materialKnown for onePolypropyleneUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers180 W30 W
Frequency rangeDiffers58 - 20000 Hz70 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 dB
ImpedanceKnown for one8 ΩUnknown — not stated by the source
SensitivityKnown for one92 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one112 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Recommended usageDiffersHomePC
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), SteelUnknown — not stated by the source
Amplifieridentical
AmplifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWired & Wireless
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
3.5 mm connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Binding postKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
DC input voltageKnown for one70/100 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Transformer tapsKnown for one7.5,15,30,60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers307 mm253.5 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm178 mm
HeightDiffers307 mm145.5 mm
WeightDiffers6.4 kg2.65 kg
DiameterKnown for one30.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
Package weightDiffers17.7 kg6.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Detachable protection coverKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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