The CRMS is a three-way sound system design to offer "the most natural 1:1 Digital Cinema and HD audio sound reproduction possible".
Featuring the patented RBN401 pro-ribbon driver, the CRMS combines a remarkable clarity and intelligibility, with a unusually high headroom SPL. The Alcons pro-ribbon drivers have up to 90% less distortion than any conventional mid/high transducer, while the very high peak power handling offers a 1:16 RMS-to-peak ratio, enabling maximum screen compensations without any audible stress on the MHF performance.
The patented horizontal dispersion of the RBN401 extends the stereo-imaging and depth-of-field to a larger number of seats in the auditorium; Due to the "compression-less" principle of the pro-ribbon transducer, the system has a linear response at any SPL, from the quietest whisper to the loudest explosion or drum solo.
The CRMS system consists of a separate, adjustable mid-high frequency section, featuring one RBN401 4" pro-ribbon driver HF with non-vented 8" mid-range driver and a vented low frequency section with 15" woofer with low power-compression 4" voice-coil design.
A matching surround system with identical MF/HF components, CRMS-SR, is available, offering perfect screen/surround blending, resulting in a very uniform sound stage and a seamless transition between surround positions in an immersive sound system.
Philip 'Dr.Phil' de Haan, head of Alcons Audio R&D comments, "With the mark II version of the CRMS, we were able to fine-tune the system on details to increase the resolution even further. The wider, slanted mid-high top cabinet construction increases the stereo imaging; The new 8" mid-range driver and 15" woofer significantly increase power handling and reduce power compression." Philip continues: "As a result of Alcons' tight manufacturing standards, all system cabinets are within "matched pair" tolerance, on-par with the finest studio monitors."
For full system performance, the bi-amped CRMS is to be driven by two channels of ALC Sentinel controller-amplifier, delivering maximum sound quality and utmost operation reliability.
(Jim Evans)
