What is the best speaker for an office in Berlin?

An office sound system must deliver three things: background music, paging, and sound masking. In open plan areas, ceiling loudspeakers on a 70/100 V line provide even coverage with minimal visual impact. The SSOUNDS CL6 and CL8 ceiling loudspeakers are designed for this, offering consistent dispersion and speech intelligibility. For meeting rooms, where speech clarity is critical, the LC8.2 and LC16.2 slim column loudspeakers provide controlled vertical coverage, reducing reflections off tables and walls.

For larger spaces or areas with high ceilings, the SSOUNDS P4, P5, P6T, P10T and P12T install loudspeakers are suitable. The T models run on a 70/100 V line, allowing long cable runs with minimal power loss. The M series point-source boxes and subwoofers can be used where higher SPL or extended low frequency is required, such as in a lobby or presentation area.

Zone control is essential in an office: different areas need different audio. The SSOUNDS A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante enable multiple zones, each with independent volume and source selection. Dante allows audio to be routed over the network, simplifying integration with paging systems and building management. For sound masking, the system can generate low-level broadband noise through the ceiling loudspeakers, reducing distractions and improving privacy.

When selecting and sizing, consider ceiling height, room dimensions, and ambient noise. In open plan offices, ceiling loudspeakers should be spaced to achieve overlap at listener height, typically with 3 to 6 meters between units. For meeting rooms, column loudspeakers should be mounted at ear height or above, aimed at the listeners. SSOUNDS engineers use AI-assisted acoustic modeling to predict coverage and optimise the design before installation. SSOUNDS designs and installs across Berlin, with support from our UK and European operations.