Description
The JBL COL800 is an elegant 32-inch (800 mm) slim column loudspeaker that provides wide horizontal and narrow vertical coverage, with a built-in 10° down-tilt to the aim, providing optimum coverage of most listening areas while allowing the speaker to be installed flat to the wall. The slim, compact design-winner of international design awards for industrial design excellence-complements virtually any architectural decor.
A combination of stylish design and outstanding performance features makes the COL800 ideal for a wide variety of applications, such as conference/meeting rooms, lecture halls, retail stores, concourses, transit spaces, fill applications, audio for video, and other applications where slim, compact design and high performance is desired.
Four 5-inch x 2.25-inch racetrack woofers provide maximum radiating area in a column form factor. Dual tweeters are located at top of the array for less obstructed coverage of the listening space, and they are aimed at a 10° down angle, allowing down-tilted coverage aim, even with the cabinet flat to the wall. The shallow cabinet depth of 3.7 inches (93 mm) qualifies for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) projects when installed with the back of the cabinet flush to the wall.
A 60-watt multi-tap transformer allows for use on either 70V or 100V distributed speaker lines, while the speaker is switchable for direct 8-ohm operation with power handling of 150W continuous (600W peak, 2 hrs). The 85 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range delivers clean, clear sound for music or speech.
Versatile installation is accommodated by two included L-brackets, which can be installed on either the top and bottom panels (for horizontal pan aiming) or on the left and right side panels. Both locations allow for close-to-the-wall installation. In addition, a low-profile swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket is also included, for adding up to 10° down-tilt to the cabinet aiming (in addition to the built-in 10° down-tilt aim when the speaker is installed flat to the wall).
The COL800 has an IP54 rating (per IEC60529) for protection against ingress of dust or water. The drivers are water-treated, the grille has a water-backing, and a cover is included to protect the input terminals.
Applications:
Conference/Meeting Rooms
Lecture Halls
Retail Stores
Transit Spaces
Fill Applications
Audio for Video
Features:
- Four 5-inch x 2.25-inch (125 x 55 mm) racetrack woofers & two 0.8-inch (20 mm) tweeters
- 32 inches tall with shallow 3.7-inch (93 mm) cabinet depth
- Wide 160° horizontal and focused 60° vertical coverage
- 10° downward tilt to dispersion aim for covering most listening areas without requiring physical down-tilting of the cabinet
- 150W continuous pink noise power handling (600W peak)
- 85 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range
- Built-in 60W 70V/100V multi-tap transformer, plus 8 ohm direct input
- 116 dB peak SPL (110 dB continuous), 2 hrs
- Dual tweeters near top of column for unobstructed coverage of listening space
- Versatile mounting brackets included — both close-to-wall L-brackets and low-profile swivel(pan)/tilt wall bracket
Specifications:
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 85 Hz – 20 kHz
- Frequency Response (+/-3 dB): 125 Hz – 18 kHz
- Power Rating (8Ω setting):
– 300W Continuous Program (2 hrs)
– 150W (600W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (2 hrs)
– 100W (400W peak) Continuous Pink Noise (100 hrs) - Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 88 dB
- Coverage Pattern:
– Vertical 60° [1 kHz-4 kHz average]; 10° down-tilt to vertical aiming axis for +20°/-40° coverage in relation to physical cabinet aim
– Horizontal 160° [1 kHz – 4 kHz average] - Directivity (Q): 8.1
- Directivity Index (DI): 9.1 dB
- Rated Maximum SPL: 110 dB Continuous (116 dB peak) @ 1m
- Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (in Thru/direct mode)
- Minimum Impedance: 7.7 Ω@ 290 Hz
- Transformer Taps: 60W, 30W, 15W @ both 70V & 100V (plus 7.5W @ 70V), and 8Ω thru, selectable via switch
- Transformer Insertion Loss: Less than 1 dB for all taps
- Maximum Input Voltage: 33 V RMS (2 hrs), 66 V peak
- Recommended Protective High-Pass: 75 Hz for 8 O operation; 60 Hz for all transformer tap settings (60W, 30W, 15W and 7.5W).
- Drivers:
– 4x 125 x 55 mm (5 x 2.25 in.) racetrack LF drivers
– 2x 20 mm (0.8 in.) tweeters (tweeters 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
- 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-BRACKET; attaches 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), 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-BRACKET; attaches 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: see Installation Guide for more details
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 31.5 x 4.1 x 3.7 inches (800 x 102 x 93 mm)
- Net Weight: 11.5 lbs 5.2 kg each
- Shipping Weight: 14.0 lbs 6.4 kg each (packed 1 speaker per carton)
Item Includes:
- 1x Low-Profile Swivel (Pan)/Tilt Wall Bracket
- 2x L-Brackets
Warranty:
- 1 Year Warranty


emma4676 (verified owner) –
Okay product. I have mixed feelings about it. Some good aspects, some not so good.
Adam W. (verified owner) –
Fantastic value! The quality-to-price ratio is unbeatable. Would buy again.
ebaker22 (verified owner) –
Picked this up for myself and not bad, not great. It’s serviceable but there’s definitely room for improvement.
Verified User (verified owner) –
Nice product! Does what I need it to do. Minor wish list items but overall great.
Returning User –
Just received this based on a recommendation and nice product! Very satisfied with the JBL COL800-BK 32 Inch Slim Column Array Passive Loudspeaker – Black. Does what I need it to do. Minor wish list items but overall great. Glad I bought it.
satisfied_gal949 (verified owner) –
Perfect! The JBL COL800-BK 32 Inch Slim Column Array Passive Loudspeaker – Black is exactly what I was looking for. This product works flawlessly and looks even better in person than in the photos. Very pleased.
mrsperson784 (verified owner) –
Went ahead and got this for myself and some aspects are good, others need work. An average experience overall. I had issues with this JBL COL800-BK 32 Inch Slim Column Array Passive Loudspeaker – Black.
Loyal User (verified owner) –
Decided to try this to replace my old one and it’s fine. Not great, not terrible. Does what I need it to do most of the time.
Angela Reed (verified owner) –
Went ahead and got this for about a month and mediocre at best. It works but I probably would have been happier with a different choice.
greengeek976 (verified owner) –
Got this for about a month and nice product! Does what I need it to do. Minor wish list items but overall great.
A. B. (verified owner) –
The materials used are top-notch. Very impressed with the overall build quality.
Loyal Buyer (verified owner) –
The JBL COL800-BK 32 Inch Slim Column Array Passive Loudspeaker – Black works perfectly. Had this for about a month and it’s okay. Does what it’s supposed to do but nothing special. Average product.
S. K. –
Poor quality and poor performance. I regret buying this.
Mark Adams (verified owner) –
Bought this for a couple months and it’s acceptable. Works as described but the quality could be better.
Returning Member (verified owner) –
I’m so happy with this JBL COL800-BK 32 Inch Slim Column Array Passive Loudspeaker – Black! I’m impressed! The quality is superb and it arrived faster than expected. Will definitely buy again.