What is the best speaker for a conference room in Chicago?

Conference rooms prioritise speech intelligibility, even coverage and seamless integration with AV systems. Ceiling loudspeakers such as the SSOUNDS CL6 and CL8 are ideal for low ceilings and distributed audio, providing consistent coverage without visual intrusion. For rooms with higher ceilings or where ceiling access is limited, the LC8.2 and LC16.2 slim column loudspeakers offer controlled vertical dispersion, keeping sound on the listeners and reducing reflections.

When the room requires higher SPL or a more directional pattern, SSOUNDS P4, P5, P6T, P10T and P12T install loudspeakers provide point-source solutions. The T models operate on 70/100 V lines for long cable runs and multiple loudspeakers per channel. Pair these with SSOUNDS M series point-source boxes and subwoofers if low-frequency reinforcement is needed, though for speech-only conference rooms, subwoofers are often unnecessary.

Selection and sizing depend on room dimensions, ceiling height, seating layout and acoustic treatment. As a rule, ceiling loudspeakers should be spaced to achieve overlap at ear height, typically with 3 to 6 metres between units, and column loudspeakers mounted at the sides of the display or above it. SSOUNDS engineers use AI-assisted acoustic modeling to predict coverage and intelligibility, ensuring the system meets the required speech transmission index before installation.

For control and integration, SSOUNDS A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante provide the processing, routing and echo cancellation integration needed for video calls. They allow simple one-touch control via third-party control systems. SSOUNDS designs and installs across Chicago, working with integrators and consultants to specify the right system for each space.