What is the best speaker for a conference room?

Conference rooms demand clear speech from both table talk and video calls, with even coverage and no hotspots. SSOUNDS install range includes ceiling loudspeakers (CL6, CL8) for low ceilings and distributed systems, slim column loudspeakers (LC8.2, LC16.2) for high ceilings or where walls are preferred, and point-source boxes (P4, P5, P6T, P10T, P12T) for larger rooms or when higher SPL is needed. T models run on 70/100 V lines for long cable runs and multiple speakers.

Selection starts with room dimensions and ceiling height. For small to medium rooms (up to 10 m x 10 m) with ceilings below 3.5 m, ceiling loudspeakers like the CL6 or CL8 provide even coverage. For rooms with high ceilings or glass walls, column loudspeakers such as the LC8.2 or LC16.2 deliver focused audio to the listener area while minimising reflections. Larger boardrooms or divisible rooms may use P series point-source boxes with subwoofers for fuller range, though speech remains the priority.

Integration with beamforming microphones and DSP echo cancellation is essential. SSOUNDS A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante allow seamless connection to conference DSPs, enabling echo cancellation and mixing. Ceiling and column models are available with 70/100 V line operation for simple installation. For sizing, aim for 70 to 75 dB SPL at the listener with 6 to 10 dB headroom, and space ceiling speakers at 1.5 to 2 times the ceiling height above ear level. Always model coverage with prediction software before installation.

SSOUNDS designs and installs worldwide from our bases in the United Kingdom, United States, Nigeria, and Ghana, supporting system integrators and consultants with engineering and commissioning. For a conference room, the best speaker is the one matched to the room acoustics and coverage needs, not a one-size-fits-all box.