VTX SERIES | B28

SPECS
Arrayable Dual-18-inch Subwoofer

HIGHLIGHTS

PERFORMANCE
Proprietary double-flared ports precision-engineered for greater
low frequency extension and reduced turbulence.

JBL TRANSDUCERS
JBL 2288H-M 18-inch Differential Drive® transducer with dual
voice coils and dual-gap neodymium magnet for long excursion
and improved cooling.

FAST RIGGING
Captive, spring-loaded, quick-release mechanism for easy as-
sembly, quick deployment and quiet operation.

FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
Form cardioid arrays simply by orienting the cabinets and select-
ing a preset.

The VTX B28 is JBL Professional’s next-generation dual 18-inch subwoofer, designed to complement the company’s flagship VTX
full-range sound reinforcement systems. The VTX B28 features two JBL 2288H-M 18-inch woofers engineered for improved linearity,
efficiency, and extra-long excursion. The 2288H-M employs Differential Drive – JBL’s dual voice coil, dual-gap technology – to deliver
better heat dissipation, lower power compression and wider dynamic range than conventional single-coil designs. The B28 incorporates
a double-flared, exponential, low frequency port design to improve airflow and reduce audible turbulence, even at high output levels.

The B28 shares the industrial design of the VTX A-Series products, and features an innovative and simple-to-use two-point rigging
system. The all-captive rigging system utilizes a spring-loaded mechanism to deploy the link bars and a unique locking system that
complies with all safety requirements without using traditional quick release pins. B28 subwoofers can be deployed in omnidirectional
or cardioid arrays, ground stacked, or in suspended configurations of up to 16 enclosures.

KEY MESSAGES

RIGGING SYSTEM SYSTEM SOLUTION

The B28 uses a simple and innovative two-point rigging system The VTX Series is a comprehensive family of hardware and soft-
capable of suspending arrays of up to 16 B28 enclosures. Rigging ware products and accessories that work together to facilitate the
components are hidden behind the two wooden side panels, and the complete event workflow, from system design to transport home.
two link bars are deployed by a spring-loaded mechanism. A unique, Tools support tasks every step of the way.
all-captive locking system secures cabinets together using a set of
levers and sliding pins. The mechanism includes a safety lock to pre- PERFORMANCE
vent unintentional release, and complies with all safety requirements. The 2288H-M 18-inch woofers are engineered from the ground up
When B28 cabinets are ground stacked, the all-captive design keeps to deliver transparent, linear bass response down to 25 Hz. This
unused parts hidden and damped from rattling. driver leverages JBL’s patented, fourth-generation, Differential
Drive technology to deliver maximum sensitivity and power han-
CONTROLLABLE COVERAGE
dling in a light, compact design. The B28 is intended to provide,
The B28 makes it simple to form omnidirectional or cardioid arrays.
accurate very low frequency coverage adequate for the most de-
Speaker connectors are available on both front and rear panels, stream-
manding applications.
lining cable management in either configuration.
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VTX SERIES | B28

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM
Frequency Range (-10 dB) : 25 Hz - 80 Hz (Preset: VTX B28 80)

Coverage Pattern Options1 : Omnidirectional or Cardioid

System Input Power Rating2 : 2600W Continuous (IEC/100 hour)

Maximum Peak Output3 : 141 dB (Preset: VTX B28 80)

System Amplification : Crown I-Tech 12000HD

Crown I-Tech 4x3500HD

Required Amplifier Channels: (1) channel (SUB)

Number of Cabinets per Amplifier

IT-12000HD : (2) VTX B28
IT-4x3500HD4 : (2) VTX B28

System Impedance5 : 4 ohms

TRANSDUCERS
Low Frequency : (2) JBL 2288H-M, 18 in diameter, dual 4 in diameter voice coil, Neodymium Differential Drive

ENCLOSURE
Construction : 18 mm 13-ply and 12 mm 9-ply Finnish birch plywood, Black DuraFlexTM finish, four integral recessed handles

IP Rating6 : IP55 (IEC 60529)

Suspension : High-grade steel with anti-corrosion coating, captive suspension plates, captive pins, spring-loaded mecha-
nism, two-step safety lock

Grill : Powder coated 1.8 mm (14-guage) hex-perforated stainless steel with acoustically transparent black cloth
backing

Connectors
Type : Neutrik® speakON® NL4 (one at the rear and one at the front)
Pin Assignments : Pins 1 ± active | Pins 2 ± not connected

Dimensions (H x W x D) : 508 mm x 1324 mm x 750 mm

20 in x 52.1 in x 29.5 in

Net Weight : 87 kg (191.8 lbs)

Footnotes:
1: Based on speaker preset selection and cabinet orientation/configuration.
2: IEC Standard: IEC shaped noise with 6 dB crest factor based on nominal impedance and a duration of 100 hours. Continuous is defined as 2x RMS.
3: Peak, unweighted SPL, measured under half-space conditions at 1 meter using broadband pink noise with a 12 dB crest factor and specified preset.
4: For more information on how to power B28 subwoofers using I-Tech 4x3500HD amplifiers refer to the VTX B28 User Manual.
5: Nominal impedance within the stated frequency range of the product. Minimum impedance is 5.6Ω at 150 Hz.
6: Front face at 0 degrees or greater down angle to allow the cabinet to drain water. Suspension components fully weather rated for indoor or covered outdoor conditions where humidity is nominally under 50% and not local
to bodies of corrosive materials. Unused speakON connectors must be sealed using silicone to protect against water and moisture.

JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design 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 exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
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VTX SERIES | B28

ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

10

0
SPL (dB)

-10

-20

-30
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)

VTX B28 60 VTX B28 80

DIMENSIONS

1324 mm (52.1 in)

750 mm
(29.5 in)

512 mm (20.2 in) 508 mm (20.0 in)

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