FBT Ventis 108

Ventis: an FBT Speaker Designed for Stage and Installation

The FBT Ventis series emphasizes versatility: an easy-to-integrate format, controlled directivity, and construction designed to withstand the demands of live performance as well as fixed installations. The Ventis 108 positions itself as the ultra-manageable model in the range, perfect when you want a discreet speaker capable of delivering precise reproduction, especially for vocals, keyboards, and acoustic sources. Its Italian design and manufacture align with FBT's approach: a reliable, coherent workhorse speaker that remains musical at high volumes.

Who Is the FBT Ventis 108 For?

The FBT Ventis 108 is aimed at musicians, service providers, and integrators looking for a compact 2-way passive speaker for multiple scenarios: stage monitoring in small/medium setups, nearfield sound reinforcement in front of the stage, augmentation in an installation (bar, restaurant, multipurpose room), or as a satellite paired with a subwoofer. With its nominal impedance of 8 ohms and a recommended amplifier power of 250 W RMS, it easily pairs with many amplifiers and processors while maintaining a clear and controlled signature.

Controlled Dispersion and Performance-Oriented Design

Drivers and Crossover: Balance Between Impact and Definition

The Ventis 108 relies on an 8-inch driver (2-inch voice coil) to provide solid low-midrange and good transient response, complemented by a 1-inch tweeter (1.4-inch voice coil) for attack precision and intelligibility. The 1.8 kHz crossover frequency contributes to a coherent transition between the drivers, useful for achieving clear vocals and well-separated instruments in the mix.

Rotatable Horn: The Right Coverage in the Right Place

With a dispersion of 80 deg horizontal x 50 deg vertical, the Ventis 108 is designed to control projection and limit unwanted reflections, whether on stage or in installations. The rotatable horn allows adjusting the directivity orientation when the speaker is positioned differently (for example, in horizontal mounting), a real advantage for maintaining even audience coverage.

Optimization with Filtering: Easy Integration with Subwoofer

For use in a system with a subwoofer, a recommended high-pass filter at 50 Hz (12-24 dB per octave slope) helps preserve power handling and clarity by avoiding unnecessary strain on the 8-inch driver in the extreme low frequencies. For more advanced system management, an external crossover is recommended: the FBT DLM 26.

Connectivity and Setup: Practical for Touring and Installation

On the connection side, the Ventis 108 offers 2 Speakon inputs, convenient for daisy-chaining. The 15 mm Baltic birch enclosure is built to withstand handling, featuring 1 handle for transport. For mounting, dedicated inserts and a 35 mm pole mount are provided for stand mounting. In installations, adjustable brackets are available as options (VN-U108 / AC-W568) to precisely adjust the dispersion angle.

Technical specifications

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Model	FBT Ventis 108	Crossover frequency	1.8 kHz
Type	Passive speaker	Driver	8 inches (203 mm), 2-inch (51 mm) voice coil
Configuration	2-way	Tweeter	1 inch (25 mm), 1.4-inch (36 mm) voice coil
Design and manufacture	Italian	Dispersion	80 deg H x 50 deg V
Manufacturer reference	41213	Horn	Rotatable
Color	Black	Recommended high-pass filter	50 Hz, 12-24 dB per octave
RMS power	125 W	Recommended external crossover	FBT DLM 26
Peak power	500 W	Input connectors	2 x Speakon
Recommended amplification	250 W RMS	Enclosure material	15 mm Baltic birch plywood
Nominal impedance	8 ohms	Mounting	2x M10 inserts + 4x M5, 35 mm pole mount
Frequency response	70 Hz to 18 kHz	Installation	Adjustable brackets sold separately (VN-U108 / AC-W568)
Sensitivity	95 dB (1W/1m)	Handling	1 handle
Max peak SPL	126 dB