Adjustable wall brackets are included for the JBL Control X speakers. The included brackets are for
wall-mounting only. Ceiling-mounting these JBL Control X speakers is not recommended, regardless of
the bracket used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Proper selection of mounting hardware not included herein, and proper
assembly and
installation of brackets, including, but not limited to, selection of appropriate weight-bearing support
and bracket use with the specified speaker only is the exclusive responsibility of the customer.
Manufacturer disclaims any liability for the selection of mounting hardware and/or bracket installation.
1. Loosen and remove the molded nut (2) by turning it counterclockwise. Use the supplied metal bar
(5) if necessary by inserting it in one of the holes on the molded nut (2).
2. Pull the ball/shaft (3) out of the wall bracket (4).
3. Slide the molded nut (2) onto the ball/shaft (3) with threaded opening facing the ball, and thread
on the metal nut (1) all the way onto the ball/shaft (3), with the nut’s (1) “knurled” surface facing
away from the ball.
4. Screw the ball/shaft (3) into the threaded 3/8″-16 insert (6) on the back of the speaker cabinet
until it is fully seated against the bottom of the insert. Back out the ball-shaft assembly one half
turn and tighten the nut against the speaker. If the ball and shaft assembly is not backed out
before tightening the nut, performing Step G below may dislodge the threaded insert in the
speaker housing and permanently damage the speaker.
5. Tighten the “knurled” nut (1) using a crescent wrench until it is firmly seated against the back of
the speaker and has fully locked the ball/ shaft (3) and the speaker cabinet together. Please note
that once this nut is tightened, it may embed some marks on the back of the speaker where the
attachment is made. However, these marks will be covered by the nut (1).
6. The security cable (8) is provided as an additional measure to prevent the speaker from falling in
case the speaker becomes detached from the wall bracket. One of the two lower screws (9) that
attach the wall bracket (4) to the wall will need to go through the eyelet (11) at the end of the
cord before going through the wall-bracket hole. Make sure that the screw head is at least 0.36″
(approximately 3/8″) or larger in diameter so that it can properly hold the backup cord eyelet
(11).
7. Mount the wall bracket (4) onto a wood stud on the wall, using #10, minimum 1″, panhead wood
screws. Make sure that all four screws are driven into the stud, not drywall.
If the bracket needs to be mounted on drywall, the use of properly selected and installed wall
anchors and screws is essential.
8. Securely attach the other end (10) of the security cable (8) to the Control X by engaging it
through the bar (12) on the back speaker, as shown in the illustration.
9. Connect your speaker wire to the terminals (13) on the rear of the speaker. Be sure to leave
enough cable if mounting speakers in horizontal position.
10. Holding the speaker cabinet (7) with both hands, reinsert the ball portion of the ball/shaft (3) into
the wall bracket (4).
11. Hand-tighten the molded nut (2) while positioning the speaker for the intended orientation.
12. Once the orientation of the speaker is finalized, use the metal bar (5) in one of the holes on the
molded nut (2) and tighten securely.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE MOLDED NUT (2).
WALL-MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS USING THIRD-PARTY WALL BRACKETS
Each JBL Control X speaker contains a 3/8″-16 threaded insert on the back to facilitate the use of third-
party wall brackets. Please consult your JBL dealer or distributor for recommendations.
Note: Customer is responsible for proper selection and installation of appropriate third-party wall
brackets.
DISTANCE BETWEEN EACH SPEAKER
For optimal stereo imaging, 6–8 feet (1.8m – 2.4m) is recommended between each speaker. If you
require a wider space or distance, be sure to run a L + R (summed mono) signal from your amplifier or
receiver to each speaker if your equipment offers this option.
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