MS28
Compact, Two-Way Full Range
Loudspeaker System For
Permanent Installation
Marquis Series
Key Features:
䉴 2 x 8" LF transducers
䉴 85 x 85° OASRTM (Optimized Aperture
Symmetrical Radiator)
䉴 1" exit titanium diaphragm compression
driver
䉴 Ultra low profile enclosure
䉴 DuraFlex finish, tough, weather-resistant
and paintable
䉴 2 Suspension points (M10 Thread),
yoke bracket
䉴 Omni Mount location, MTC-103
䉴 Dual Neutrik Speakon connectors
The model MS28 is a full range system
designed to provide extended bandwidth and Preliminary Specifications:
maximum SPL in a single system package and System:
Freq. Range (-10 dB): 40 Hz - 20 kHz
yet be visually unobtrusive. The enclosure Freq. Response (-3 dB): 60 Hz - 19 kHz
design allows for installation very close to Horz. Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 100° averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
walls and ceilings, thus making it the ideal Vert. Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 80° averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
choice for under balcony, column and wall Directivity Factor (Q): 10.3 averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
mounting. With nominal 85° coverage Directivity Index (DI): 10.1 dB averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
System Sensitivity1: 93 dB, 1 W @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
pattern, natural sonic voicing and enclosure Rated Maximum SPL: 122 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
versatility, the MS28 excels at “in-fill” System Nominal Impedance: 16 Ohms
applications requiring a higher continuous System Input Power Rating2: 200 W, IEC; 800 W Peak
SPL. Recommended Amplifier3: 300 W
The OASR (Optimized Aperture Crossover: 2.8 kHz
Symmetrical Radiator) is a new design in Transducers:
Low-Frequency: 2 x 508G-3S, 200 mm (8 in) dia.
pattern control. It provides enhanced High-Frequency: OASR with 2412H, 25 mm (1 in) exit,
dispersion control in all axis, while titanium diaphragm, compression driver
maintaining the principle of Optimized Physical:
Aperture, low distortion and clear transient Enclosure: Asymmetrical 15° sides, plywood
highs. JBL transducers combined with an Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810, IPX4 per IEC 529
optimized passive network, incorporating Suspension Attachment: 2 points; accepts M10 threaded hardware, yoke
bracket, MTC-103 (Omni Mount 100 Series)
SonicGuardTM, provide reliable performance Finish: Black DuraFlex coating
associated with JBL loudspeaker systems. Grille: Black powder coated zinc treated 18 gauge
The enclosure has been design to work in perforated steel grille with foam backing
the vertical plane as well as the horizontal. Input Connectors: 2 x NL4 Neutrik Speakon connectors
Mounting points are provided on the end Dimensions: 676 mm x 295 mm x 324 mm (26.6 in x 11.6 in
x 12.75 in)
panels to support a wall mount bracket. The Net Weight: 12.7 kg (28 lbs.)
enclosure also provides points at which to
attach an Omni Mount type bracket 1
Measured on-axis in the far field with 1 watt (4.0 V RMS @ 16 ohms) input and referenced to 1 meter distance using
the inverse square law. Listed sound pressure represents an average from 300 Hz to 16 kHz.
(MTC-103). 2
IEC Spectrum for 2 hours with +6 dB crest factor.
The rugged plywood construction of the 3
Recommended Amplifier is a power capability value that should be taken as a guide.
enclosure, along with a textured DuraFlex JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. New materials, production methods, and design
finish and a heavy duty zinc treated steel, refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this
reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or
foam-backed grille and treated cones enable exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
this Marquis Series enclosure to meet with
environmental test specifications.
Designed for permanent installation, the
MS28 is part of the Marquis Series, a
complete range of installation loudspeaker
systems.
䉴 MS28 2 way System
Frequency response is measured on-axis at a distance
referenced to 1 meter at 1 watt using a recommended
controller, shown as a half-space (2) environment. Vertical Off-Axis Frequency Response
Beamwidth vs. Frequency Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response (up)
Directivity vs. Frequency Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response (down)
Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polars
䉴 MS28 2 way System
Vertical 1/3 Octave Polars
JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200
Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A. SS MS28
CRP 10M
A Harman International Company 1/98