The NEAR VM1B Outdoor Full-Range Loudspeaker has been purpose-built to reliably deliver exceptional sound quality while enduring virtually any weather conditions. A mix of elegance and function, the VM1B utilizes many of NEAR’s signature features and benefits, such as Metal Diaphragm Technology (MDT) woofers for consistent performance in any environment, Magnetic Liquid Suspension Technology (MLS) for near-perfect voice coil alignment and protection against corrosion, as well as titanium-alloy tweeters that deliver superior sound quality and durability.
The VM1B employs a Versatile-Mount (VM) ball-and-socket mounting system combined with a pre-terminated, totally waterproof, input connector. This mounting system minimizes installation effort and reduces “ladder time” to improve installation efficiency and safety. The VM1B is black and can be painted to match the surroundings. The color-matched grille is oxidationresistant, heavy-gauge, powder-coated aluminum withrectangular perforations that inhibit water from clogging the holes and blocking high frequencies. A special hydrophobic fabric that permits sound waves to pass through unimpeded but blocks moisture, debris and wildlife covers the bass port.
Other NEAR hallmark technologies found in the VM1B include: proprietary rubber compound cone surrounds designed to withstand the rigors of all environments including UV, chlorine, fertilizer, and other chemicals; a plug-in connector that assures absolute weather tightness and maintains correct polarity every time, as well as a ribbed enclosure designed to break-up panel resonances for clearer, more detailed midrange sound.
Features
- 4.5-inch MDT metal alloy diaphragm woofer with a 1-inch titanium-alloy inverted dome tweeter
- Magnetic Liquid Suspension (MLS) Technology
- Anodized metal-alloy speaker cones (MDT) maintain performance across a wide spectrum of ambient temperatures for consistent sound quality in every season
- Water and debris-proof (IP67) “Perfect Fit” input connector eliminates long-term connection problems
- MLS Ferrofluid voice coil centering system
- Dual-layer voice coil with inside and outside windings for ultra-low distortion
- NEAR SupraPolymer™ Surround resists UV rays, chlorine fertilizer and salt spray
- Powder-coated cast aluminum bracket features a ball-and-socket easy mount design
- Specially developed hydrophobic fabric covers port opening to prevent entry of water, debris and small creatures
- UV-inhibitor infused, mica-filled, polypropylene enclosure walls
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum grilles
- Colors: Available in black or white (both paintable)
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