A bi-amplified design, the Vertus CS 1000 comprises a long excursion 12" bass reflex subwoofer and a passive mounted satellite, linked via a Neutrik SPEAKON connector, equipped with six full-range neodymium 3" drivers. Onboard the subwoofer is a Class-D, two channel amplifier, complete with switch-mode power supply, delivering 600W RMS to the subwoofer and 400W RMS to the satellite, both of which are housed in birch plywood enclosures.
For ease of use, a storage compartment is provided within the subwoofer enclosure to securely house both the satellite speaker and its supplied mounting pole for storage and transport. A dedicated locking system holds all of the equipment in place.
The slim proportions of the satellite facilitate a wide horizontal dispersion of 110°, while the precision placement of the six 3" drivers to form a J-array creates a vertical dispersion of 30° (+10° / -20°).
If more power is called for, two Vertus CS1000 systems can be deployed in a dual configuration to form a totally coherent and much more powerful option. By stacking the two subwoofers and locking the two satellites together end-to-end (via optional hardware), the maximum SPL of the overall system is raised by 6dB. Coverage is also extended - although the horizontal dispersion remains consistent, vertical dispersion increases to 40° (+20° / -20°).
(Jim Evans)
