JBL COL600- 24-inch Slim Column Array Passive Loudspeaker

The JBL COL600 Slim Column Array Passive Loudspeaker is a compact yet powerful sound solution for environments requiring clear speech and music reproduction, such as lecture halls, conference rooms, and places of worship.

Key Features:
Compact Design: The COL600 features a slim and elegant profile, making it suitable for spaces where aesthetics matter.
Array Technology: Multiple drivers in a vertical array offer enhanced sound projection and even distribution across the listening area.
Controlled Dispersion: Excellent vertical coverage minimizes sound reflections from floors and ceilings, focusing the audio on the audience.
Durable Construction: JBL builds their products to last, with enclosures designed for reliability in permanent installations.
Typical Specifications (for reference):
Frequency Range: Ensures clarity for both speech and music.
Impedance: Often 8 ohms, compatible with many amplifiers.
Power Handling: Designed to handle moderate wattages, ideal for small to medium-sized venues.
Driver Arrangement: A series of smaller drivers aligned vertically for uniform sound coverage.

Specifications
 
Frequency Range (-10 dB)¹
70 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB)
105 Hz – 20 kHz
Power Rating (8Ω setting)2
160W Continuous Program (2 hrs)
80W (320W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs)
60W (240W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs)
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
86 dB
Coverage Pattern
Vertical 110° [1kHz-4 kHz average];
10° down-tilt to aiming access for+45°/-65° coverage in relation to physical cabinet aim
Horizontal 160° [1kHz – 4 kHz average]
Directivity (Q)
7.8
Directivity Index (DI)
8.9 dB
Rated Maximum SPL
105 dB Continuous (111 dB peak) @ 1m
Nominal Impedance
8Ω (in Thru/direct mode)
Minimum Impedance
7.0 Ω@ 275 Hz
Transformer Taps
20W, 10W, 5W @ both 70V & 100V (plus 2.5W @ 70V), and 8Ω thru, selectable via switch
Transformer Insertion Loss
Less than 1 dB for all taps
Maximum Input Voltage
21 V RMS (2 hrs), 42 V peak
Recommended Protective High-Pass
70 Hz for 8 Ω operation; 60 Hz for all transformer tap settings (20W, 10W, 5W and 2.5W).
Drivers
Two 125 x 55 mm (5 x 2.25 in.) racetrack LF drivers
One 25 mm (1 in.) tweeter (tweeter located at top of array for better coverage of listening space)
Enclosure Material
PC + ABS, UL94-V0 flammability rating
Grille
Plated SPCC with polyester powder coat finish
Agency Ratings
Transformer UL recognized. RoHS, REACH compliance. LVD for CE.
Environmental Rating
IP-54 rated per IEC60529, dust and water protected when installed with included rain cover for input terminal compartment and no physical up-tilt cabinet aiming. UV resistant. [Cycle 1 per ISO 4892.3-2006]
Terminals
4-pin Euroblock connection for bare wire, accepts 24 to 14 AWG gauge wire (0.25 to 2.5 sq mm). Rain cover allows for one or two 2-wire cables, with max cable jacket diameter of 8 mm (0.3 in)
Insert Points
Back Panel: 2 threaded insert points for WALL BRACKET; attaches via included M6 x 20 mm bolts, flat washers, & lock washers; plus 1 threaded insert point for secondary safety cable, M6 threaded x 20 mm deep.

Top & Bottom Caps: 1 threaded insert point on each cap (top & bottom, 2 insert points total) for L-BRACKETS; attach via included M6 x 28 mm bolts, flat washers, and lock washers. (Remove silicon caps over insert points AND remove pre-installed bolts holding end cap in place.) [Note: For installer-specified attachment to these threaded insert points (without L-bracket), threaded insert is M6 x 28 mm deep.]

Side Panels: 1 threaded insert point on each side (left and right, for 2 insert points total) for L-BRACKETS; attach via included M6 x 28 mm bolts, flat washers, and lock washers. (Remove silicon caps over insert points.) [Note: For installer-specified attachment to these threaded insert points (without L-bracket), insert is M6 x 22 mm deep.]
Mounting
Multiple mounting methods (see Installation Guide for more details):Included Swivel (Pan) / Tilt WALL BRACKET provides continuously variable ±95° degree Horizontal left-right swivel (pan) aiming (at 0° down-tilt); continuously adjustable +0°/-10° Vertical tilt (when no interference to wall); WALL and SPEAKER sections of WALL BRACKET ASSEMBLY attach together via included M6 x 12 mm bolts, flat washers, and lock washers.
Two included L-brackets that can be positioned on either top & bottom insert points or side-side insert points.
Top, bottom, and 2 side threaded insert points can be interfaced by installer for installer-supplied mounting methods. Installer responsible for safety of mounting method.
Dimensions (H x W x D)
598 x 102 x 93 mm (23.6 x 4.1 x 3.7 inches)
Net Weight
3.5 kg (7.8 lbs) each
Shipping Weight
4.5 kg (10.0 lbs) each (packed 1 speaker per carton)
Included Accessories
Low-profile Swivel (Pan) / Tilt WALL BRACKET; 2 x L-BRACKETS that can be positioned on top/bottom or side/side insert points.
SKU Numbers and Colors
JBL-COL600-BK (black, RAL9004), JBL-COL600-WH (white, RAL9016)