FRANKFURT, GERMANY — Slated to debut at next week’s Prolight+Sound show in Frankfurt, VUE Audiotechnik’s new hs-20 compact subwoofer features the company’s Active Compliance Management (ACM) technology. Originally developed for its hs-28 and hs-25 systems, ACM technology combines a unique hybrid transducer alignment with sophisticated onboard electronics to deliver more output and low frequency impact than more conventional vented designs, while minimizing the need to increase overall enclosure dimensions.
“The hs-20 clearly shows that the performance advantages of ACM technology actually increase as the physical size of the enclosure decreases.” said VUE CEO Ken Berger. “While both the hs-28 and hs-25 easily outpace any subwoofer near their size, listening to the hs-20 while looking at its compact frame clearly demonstrates the ability of ACM to dramatically change the performance benchmark for compact subwoofers from this point forward.”
The new hs-20 places a pair of custom high-powered long-excursion 10-inch transducers into the ACM alignment. From there, powerful onboard electronics include ACM-optimized DSP, and dual high efficiency 500W continuous amplifiers result is a highly advanced, fully integrated electro-acoustic subwoofer system capable of delivering massive amounts of clean low-end energy from a deceptively small footprint.
Like all h-Class systems, the hs-20 ship with SystemVUE networking as standard. With SystemVUE users can easily connect one or multiple h-Class systems together via wired or wireless Ethernet to a Windows or Macintosh computer. Once connected, SystemVUE Software provides access to a broad selection of network and device-level control and monitoring functions.
The hs-20’s drivers and electronics are housed in a robust birch plywood enclosure that includes an integrated pole-mount. The hs-20’s distinctive grill and handle surrounds receive a durable two-part finish that lays a coat of transparent candy-apple red over a black powered coat base for a deep hue that’s uniquely VUE. The signature h-Class look is completed with a heavy aluminum rear panel that features a machined “VUE” logo integrated into the formidable heat sinks.
For more info about VUE, go to www.VUEaudio.com. or visit VUE at Prolight+Sound Hall 8.0, Stand A75.
