Crest Audio, the storied American pro-audio brand under Peavey Commercial Audio, has announced complete EASE and CLF2 data support for its entire CPL+ loudspeaker lineup. The addition of verified GLL (EASE) and CF2 (Common Loudspeaker Format) files gives system designers, consultants, and integrators manufacturer-certified data they can trust when modeling complex acoustic environments.
In an industry where simulation accuracy can make or break a multimillion-dollar installation, the move effectively elevates the CPL+ series from a high-performance hardware solution to a fully predictive design tool. Every model in the range – from compact two-way boxes to high-output coaxial and column arrays, plus dedicated subwoofers – now ships with comprehensive data packages compatible with EASE 5, EASE 4, CLF Viewer, and virtually all third-party prediction software that supports the open CLF standard.
What the Integration Delivers
Designers can now access:
- High-resolution 3D balloon data and polar plots for precise directivity analysis
- Validated frequency response, phase, and impedance curves
- Direct side-by-side comparison with loudspeakers from any other CLF-supporting brand
- Accurate SPL coverage mapping, intelligibility (STI) prediction, and venue-specific optimization
Christoph Sesseck, Sales Manager for Peavey Commercial Audio EMEA, sums it up succinctly: “EASE and CLF2 integration ensures that CPL+ is not just powerful in performance, but also predictable in design. Consultants can drop a CPL+ array into their model and know with certainty that what they see on screen is what they’ll measure in the room.”
The CPL+ Lineup – Built for the Most Demanding Installations
Launched as a modern tour-grade yet installation-friendly series, CPL+ combines premium components with thoughtful mechanical design. The range includes:
- Six two-way full-range models
- Two coaxial point-source cabinets
- Two column-array loudspeakers
- A selection of high-efficiency subwoofers offering deep, controlled low-end extension
Key features across the line include constant-directivity (and in select models, rotatable) horns for exact pattern control, birch-ply enclosures finished in durable black or white polyurea, and integrated rigging hardware that supports flown clusters, wall brackets, or simple pole-mount applications. The result is a loudspeaker family equally at home in permanent installs – theaters, houses of worship, corporate auditoriums, and leisure venues – as it is on the road with touring productions.
Why Open Data Standards Matter in High-End Systems
By fully embracing both EASE GLL and the newer CLF2 open format, Crest Audio removes the last remaining barrier for specifiers who were previously forced to rely on generic or approximated data. In large-scale tenders where acoustic predictability directly impacts budget, timeline, and client satisfaction, verified manufacturer data has become non-negotiable.
The CPL+ series now stands alongside the most respected names in installation audio, giving consultants the freedom to model mixed-brand systems while retaining complete confidence in Crest Audio’s contribution to coverage, clarity, and headroom.
With this update, Crest Audio reaffirms its relevance in the upper tier of professional loudspeaker solutions – delivering not only raw sonic performance but the precision tools required for today’s data-driven, high-stakes projects.
