Best speakers for a hospital
Quick answer
For hospital installed sound, SSOUNDS recommends a zoned system combining CL6 and CL8 ceiling loudspeakers for corridors and waiting areas, LC8.2 and LC16.2 slim columns for high-ceiling or reverberant spaces, P4, P5, P6T, P10T and P12T for distributed paging and voice alarm, and M series point-source boxes with subwoofers for larger public areas. Power and process with A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante. SSOUNDS designs and installs worldwide from its UK, US, Nigeria and Ghana bases.
Hospitals demand intelligible speech for paging and voice alarm, low-level background music in waiting areas, and loudspeakers that can be cleaned and disinfected without damage. The SSOUNDS install range addresses this with ceiling, column and surface-mount options. CL6 and CL8 ceiling loudspeakers provide discreet, wide coverage for corridors, waiting rooms and offices. LC8.2 and LC16.2 slim column loudspeakers deliver controlled vertical dispersion for atriums, entrances and high-ceiling spaces where ceiling speakers are impractical. P4, P5, P6T, P10T and P12T install loudspeakers cover distributed paging and voice alarm, with T models operating on 70/100 V lines for long cable runs. M series point-source boxes and subwoofers handle larger public areas, auditoria and staff training rooms.
Selection starts with the space. For standard 2.4 to 3 m ceilings, use CL6 or CL8 at spacing that gives overlapping coverage at ear height, typically 4 to 6 m apart for speech. For corridors, align ceiling loudspeakers along the walkway to maintain consistent level. For atriums or rooms with ceilings above 4 m, use LC8.2 or LC16.2 columns mounted at 2.5 to 3 m to the top, aimed down to the listener plane. For large open areas such as main entrances or cafeterias, use M series point-source boxes with subwoofers for music and announcements. P series models suit surface-mount positions where ceiling or column installation is not possible.
Zoning is critical. Group loudspeakers by department, floor or fire compartment so paging and voice alarm can address specific areas without disturbing others. Use A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante to route audio, set EQ and delay, and meet speech intelligibility targets. For voice alarm, follow the relevant standards for your territory, including EN 54-16 and EN 54-24 where applicable, and ensure the system is designed, installed and commissioned by competent personnel. Cleanable finishes: specify grilles and enclosures that withstand routine cleaning agents, and avoid exposed cones in clinical areas.
SSOUNDS designs and installs worldwide from its UK, US, Nigeria and Ghana bases. For a hospital project, share your floor plans, ceiling heights, ambient noise levels and zoning requirements, and SSOUNDS engineers will model coverage, specify the right mix of CL, LC, P and M series loudspeakers, and configure A series amplifiers with DSP and Dante. Request a quote for a system sized to your building.
Key things to consider
- Use CL6 and CL8 ceiling loudspeakers for corridors, waiting areas and offices.
- Use LC8.2 and LC16.2 slim columns for atriums, entrances and high-ceiling spaces.
- Use P4, P5, P6T, P10T and P12T for distributed paging and voice alarm, with T models on 70/100 V lines.
- Use M series point-source boxes and subwoofers for large public areas and music reinforcement.
- Power and process with A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante, and zone by department or fire compartment.
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