Cafe Speaker Design Guide

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A perfect audio experience in a cafe can significantly influence customer mood. Optimal cafe speakers enhance the atmosphere, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for visitors. Choosing speakers with good sound quality allows for sweet music to fill the space, creating the perfect ambiance for customers to relax with a cup of coffee. Additionally, the design and placement of the speakers should complement the cafe's overall interior.

If you're seeking the perfect acoustic environment for your cafe, considering various speaker options from a professional perspective can help create the most suitable auditory setting. Understand the characteristics of each speaker and make the best choice that harmonizes with the ambiance of the space.

Studio Monitor Speakers

Studio monitor speakers are high-end audio equipment emphasizing the accuracy of sound, capable of delivering outstanding performance even in cafe environments. These speakers offer exceptional clarity and balanced sound, providing customers with an enhanced music listening experience.

Studio monitor speaker installed in a cafe (Onion, Seoul)

Studio monitor speaker installed in a cafe (Onion, Seoul)

The renowned accuracy of studio monitors ensures undistorted sound for background music or live performances, and by positioning and tuning them according to the size and structure of the space, you can deliver perfect acoustics without any audio blind spots.

The advantages of using studio monitors as cafe speakers include the following:

  • Accurate sound reproduction
  • Excellent durability and reliability
  • Available in various colors
  • Various mounting brackets available
Installation speakers available in a variety of RAL colors

Installation speakers available in a variety of RAL colors

Smart control for finely tuning and managing speakers to fit the space

Smart control for finely tuning and managing speakers to fit the space

ITEMMODELQ'TYT/PRICE
SpeakerGENELEC. 40202$2,000
BracketGENELEC. 8000-4202$133
PlayerYAMAHA. WXC-501$433
Miscellaneous1$416
Installation Cost1$1,000
Total$3,983

ITEMMODELQ'TYT/PRICE
SpeakerGENELEC. 40204$4,000
BracketGENELEC. 8000-4204$133
SubwooferGENELEC. F12$1,133
ConverterRME. ADI-2 DAC FS1$1,666
Miscellaneous1$666
Installation Cost1$1,000
Total$8,600

Hi-Fi Audio Speakers

Utilizing Hi-Fi speakers for your cafe's sound system is an excellent way to provide customers with superior sound quality. Hi-Fi speakers are recognized for their high degree of accuracy and clear sound reproduction, ensuring that music fills the space while effectively conveying even the most subtle acoustic elements.

These speakers are also appealing to audiophile customers and play a significant role in determining the overall atmosphere of the cafe. The size and type of speakers chosen vary depending on the cafe's structure and design, and proper placement and adjustment can maximize the acoustic environment within the space. Investing in a Hi-Fi system goes beyond simply providing background music, offering customers an audio experience that truly moves them.

Cafe installed with HI-FI speakers (Surround, Namyangju)

Cafe installed with HI-FI speakers (Surround, Namyangju)

ITEMMODELQ'TYT/PRICE
SpeakersMAGICO. A12$23,000
Power AmplifierMCINTOSH. MA53001$8,083
PlayerWATTSON AUDIO. Madison1$3,500
Miscellaneous1$1,666
Installation Cost1$1,000
Total$37,250

ITEMMODELQ'TYT/PRICE
SpeakersMAGICO. M22$183,333
Power AmplifierMCINTOSH. MA120001$20,833
Network PlayerLUMIN. X11$16,250
Cables & Miscellaneous1$16,666
Installation Cost1$1,000
Total$238,083

Wall-mounted, Ceiling, and Pendant Speakers

Wall, ceiling, and pendant speaker systems are specifically designed to optimize a variety of commercial spaces. Wall speakers deliver direct sound and are ideal for filling spaces with fewer units, while recessed ceiling speakers minimize exposure and use multiple speakers to provide wide sound coverage, ensuring all customers experience the same sound quality.

On the other hand, pendant speakers, a type of ceiling speaker, are suitable for exposed ceiling interiors and deliver excellent sound quality. These diverse speaker options can be chosen to match the atmosphere and design of the cafe, and can be adjusted to meet different acoustic needs.

Commercial speaker power amplifiers are divided into two systems. Low impedance systems provide high output and detailed sound quality, while high impedance systems are suitable for long cable runs and multiple speaker installations, minimizing power loss.

Cafe with ceiling-recessed speakers installed (Comfortable, Seoul)

Cafe with ceiling-recessed speakers installed (Comfortable, Seoul)

Cafe with wall-mounted speakers installed (Comport, Seoul)

Cafe with wall-mounted speakers installed (Comport, Seoul)

Outdoor Speakers for Cafes

Outdoor speakers are built to withstand harsh weather conditions and a range of temperatures, with garden speakers designed to blend into natural surroundings. These speakers typically feature waterproof capabilities, remaining unaffected by weather conditions such as rain or snow, and offer protection against direct sunlight, humidity, and dust, enabling their use in outdoor environments over extended periods.

Waterproof speakers installed in a garden

Waterproof speakers installed in a garden

Special technology is applied to optimize the quality and direction of sound, providing clear and distinct audio even in expansive spaces. The system installation is carried out with the assistance of professionals for appropriate site selection, cable connections, and, if necessary, integration with additional audio equipment. This system can be the perfect solution for garden parties, outdoor events, or a tranquil environment for relaxation.

Outdoor wall-mounted speakers at a cafe (Scene, Seongdong District, Seoul)

Outdoor wall-mounted speakers at a cafe (Scene, Seongdong District, Seoul)

ITEMMODELQ'TYT/PRICE
SpeakerBOSE. FS2C4$945
Mixer AmpBOSE. IZA-250LZ1$936
Power AmpBOSE. ZA-250LZ1$609
Miscellaneous1$454
Installation Cost1$1,090
Total$4,036

ITEMMODELQ'TYT/PRICE
SpeakerBOSE. FS4SE4$2,472
MixerQSC. MP-M401$2,636
Power AmpQSC. MP-A40V1$3,545
ControllerQSC. MP-MFC-NA1$672
Miscellaneous1$454
Installation Cost1$1,090
Total$10,872

ITEMMODELQ'TYT/PRICE
SpeakerBOSE. FS4SE8$4,945
MixerQSC. MP-M801$4,090
Power AmpQSC. MP-A80V1$5,727
ControllerQSC. MP-MFC-NA1$672
Miscellaneous1$727
Installation Cost1$1,090
Total$17,254

Bluetooth Speakers

Installing and operating Bluetooth speakers in cafes is a modern approach to providing a comfortable atmosphere for customers. Thanks to their wireless capabilities, these speakers are easy to install, and they can be placed anywhere in the space without the need for complicated cabling or architectural modifications.

Marshall Bluetooth Speaker (Roar Coffee, Siheung, Gyeonggi Province)

Marshall Bluetooth Speaker (Roar Coffee, Siheung, Gyeonggi Province)

The speakers can easily pair with smartphones or tablets, allowing staff or customers to conveniently control the music. Moreover, high-quality Bluetooth speakers deliver a clean and balanced sound, enhancing the relaxed atmosphere within the cafe.

Thanks to a variety of design and size options, you can match the speakers with the cafe's interior to create a visually appealing environment. However, it's important to choose the right speaker locations considering the range of Bluetooth connectivity and potential obstacles, and to plan for continuous power supply.

McIntosh Bluetooth Speaker (AUF GLET, Seongdong District, Seoul)

McIntosh Bluetooth Speaker (AUF GLET, Seongdong District, Seoul)

Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker (Onggeundal, Seongdong District, Seoul)

Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speaker (Onggeundal, Seongdong District, Seoul)

MANUFACTUREMODELT/PRICE
BANG & OLUFSENBEOLIT 20$542

MANUFACTUREMODELT/PRICE
BANG & OLUFSENBEOSOUND A5$1,025
DEVIALETPHANTOM 2 600$1,500
GENEVACLASSIC M$1,250
GENEVADECOM M$1,542

MANUFACTUREMODELT/PRICE
DEVIALETPHANTOM 2 900$2,158
GENEVAMODEL L$2,250
MCINTOSHRS150$1,833

MANUFACTUREMODELT/PRICE
BANG & OLUFSENBEOSOUND BALANCE$2,667
BANG & OLUFSENBEOSOUND A9$3,333
BOWERS & WILKINSFORMATION DUO$5,667
DEVIALETPHANTOM I$4,158
GENEVADECON$2,917
GENEVAMODEL XL$3,583

Canvas Speakers

Canvas speakers are an innovative product that combines audio with acoustic absorption and diffusion capabilities. They can be used to display images like artwork by printing image files such as JPG, PSD, PDF, TIFF, etc., or utilized as a project screen. They can be produced in sizes up to 312 inches (7300 x 3100mm) with a thickness of 7cm.

Various sound configurations are possible, including stereo, LCR, 5.1 surround, ATMOS, and immersive audio. The product is modular, allowing for the creation of multiple size combinations using three different panels.

  • 600x600x70 (Speaker, Absorption, Diffusion)
  • 1200x600x70 (Speaker, Absorption)
  • 1200x1200x70 (Speaker, Absorption)
Frame-type canvas panel speaker

Frame-type canvas panel speaker

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