Bogen VM1B, VM1W Specsheet

VM1

FULL-RANGE VERSATILE-MOUNT OUTDOOR LOUDSPEAKER

SUPERIOR NEAR® PERFORMANCE & DURABILITY

IN A HIGH-VALUE, ELEGANT DESIGN

FULL-RANGE VERSATILE-MOUNT OUTDOOR LOUDSPEAKER

The NEAR VM1 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 VM1 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 VM1 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 VM1

For more information on the VM1 Full-Range Versatile-Mount Outdoor Loudspeaker,

please contact NEAR today at [phone] or visit our website at: www.nearspeakers.com/vm1.html.

is available in both white and black and can be painted to
match the surroundings. The color-matched grille is oxidation­resistant, heavy-gauge, powder-coated aluminum with
rectangular 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 VM1 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.

AVAILABLE SPRING 2017

NEAR is a Division of Bogen Communications, Inc.

VM1

FULL-RANGE VERSATILE-MOUNT
OUTDOOR LOUDSPEAKER

FEATURES

• 4.5-inch MDT metal alloy diaphragm woofer with a 1-inch
titanium-alloy inverted dome tweeter

• Magnetic Liquid Suspension (MLS) Technology

• 7-year warranty

• 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)

VM1B

VM1W

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response................................................... 68Hz - 20kHz

Sensitivity (1W/1m)................................................................... 86dB

Impedance................................................................ Nominal 8-ohm

Dispersion................... Minimum 120 Degrees, Horizontal & Vertical

Recommended Amplifier Power...................................... Up to 100W

Dimensions........................................... 5.25” W x 8.25” H x 7.625” D;

(13.34cm x 20.96cm x 19.37cm)

Product Weight (w/mounting bracket) ....................... 5.5 lb. / 2.49kg

Shipping Weight ........................................................ 6.5 lb. / 2.95kg

Input Terminations...............................Waterproof Plug-in Connector

Included (IP67 Rating)

Environmental................... Designed to Meet or Exceed Mil-Std-810

(Humidity, Salt Air, Heat, Cold); IEC IP 55

SPEAKER COMPLEMENTS

• (1) 4.5” Metal Alloy Diaphragm Woofer, MLS Voice Coil Guidance,
UV and Chemical Resistant Rubber Surround

• (1) 1” Titanium-alloy Diaphragm Tweeter, Ferrofluid Damping,
UV and Chemical Resistant Rubber Surround,
Corrosion-Resistant Magnet Assembly

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NEAR is a Division of Bogen Communications, Inc.

© 2016, Specifications are subject to change.