The FBT Vertus CS1000 ranks #13 out of 14 total Line Array and Installation PA Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: FBT
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#13 FBT Vertus CS1000 eBay
Pros: The matched 12-inch subwoofer takes bass to 53Hz at -3dB and about 45Hz at -10dB in vendor measurements, deep for a portable column system, with a 129dB peak. The 3.5kg column covers a wide 110° horizontally for bands, DJs and presentations. Measured bass extension of 53Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of 1.62 standalone and 3.84 with an ideal subwoofer are low, because the on-axis response is uneven (3.6dB average deviation) and tonal balance shifts off axis (4.58dB directivity-index deviation).
How it compares: Just above it: JBL COL600. Just below it: Coda Audio CoRay4.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 1,000W RMS (600W LF + 400W HF) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 44.9Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way column PA system with 12-inch subwoofer |
| Coverage | 110° x 30° |
| DSP | Yes |
| Drivers | 6 x 2.75” column drivers, 12” subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 129dB peak / 125dB continuous (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.62 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 3.84 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) column, 49.4 lbs (22.4 kg) subwoofer |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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