d&b audiotechnik has introduced the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programme, offering ‘remanufactured’ loudspeaker systems that ‘contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission and consumption of raw materials’. The CPO programme is part of d&b’s ongoing support of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted in 2015 by UN member states and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Directive 2014/95/EU established by the European Union.
‘The CPO programme means our systems are more accessible than ever before,’ says company CEO, Amnon Harman. ‘At a time when the entire entertainment industry has been challenged, remanufacturing extends the life of a d&b system with all the benefits of buying new,’ added Harman.
As part of the d&b remanufacturing process, each system goes through an exterior, mechanical and acoustic check. The exterior check ensures there is no damage, then all foam and seals are replaced and the exterior is repainted with the original d&b topcoat. In the mechanical check pins, rigging, links, wheels, latches, frames and chains are all inspected for damage, tested, and replaced where necessary. Finally, the CPO programme product goes through the same rigorous frequency and impedance checks as new systems and is subject to a listening test for performance qualities.
CPO programme systems come with new energy-saving amplification and electronics, accessories, service, finance and the same support advantages you would get when purchasing a new system including a two-year warranty and a five-year factory warranty to all new parts.
d&b’s first CPO programme offering is the J-Series.
‘The entertainment industry as a whole consumes an enormous amount of energy, the new CPO programme is just one part of d&b’s long-term commitment to sustainability,’ Harman adds. ‘Extending the life of our loudspeaker systems in a small but powerful way of providing premium audio while protecting the natural world.’
