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Jun 21, 2024

Crest stands en-garde come rain or shine

The ClimateGuard Series from Crest Audio has, as the name somewhat suggests, been engineering to offer enhanced weather-resistant features thanks to their IP56 rating which means they are fully waterproof, dust-protected and capable of withstanding high heat and extreme sun exposure.

Crafted from an advanced composite material, the ClimateGuard series enclosures have high stability even in wet conditions and remain impervious to contamination, while keeping the resonant properties of wood. The Black Hammerhead polyurea finish adds an extra layer of protection, effectively sealing the waterproof composite cabinet panels. On the front, a stainless-steel moisture-repellent grille, equipped with a hydrophobic water-repellent cloth, ensures dual-layer performance without compromising the speaker's sound quality. The back features a gland nut entry into the water-sealed input cup plate, guaranteeing zero leakage where the speaker cable enters. Inside, the cabinets house a conformal coated crossover assembly, where all components and the PCB are mounted with a layer of plastic coating to insulate against moisture.

Sonically, the series is available in four two-way configurations along with a flyable subwoofer. The compact CG 108 combines a 75° x 75° horn with an 8-inch weatherproof woofer in a durable enclosure. The CG 208 system is made up of two 8-inch water-resistant woofers and a 1.4-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver mounted on a waveguide. The CG 112 boasts a 12-inch Black Widow woofer, while the CG 115 is equipped with a 15-inch Black Widow woofer. Both are complemented by an RX 22 Neo 2-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver and a rotatable Quadratic-Throat Waveguide horn available in 60° x 40° and 105° x 60° coverage patterns. Finally, the CG 212S subwoofer houses two 12-inch weather-proof woofers.