What is the best speaker for an office in Lisbon?

Offices need even, low-level background music, clear paging and effective sound masking. In open plan areas, ceiling loudspeakers on a 70/100 V line provide discreet, wide coverage. The SSOUNDS CL6 and CL8 ceiling loudspeakers are designed for this, with models that include back cans for consistent performance. For meeting rooms, smaller ceiling models or slim column loudspeakers like the LC8.2 or LC16.2 can be used to keep speech intelligible and music natural without dominating the room.

Where ceilings are high or reflective, slim column loudspeakers such as the SSOUNDS LC8.2 and LC16.2 offer controlled vertical coverage, reducing unwanted reflections and improving speech intelligibility. For areas requiring higher SPL or directional sound, the SSOUNDS P4, P5, P6T, P10T and P12T install loudspeakers provide flexible mounting options. The T models are specifically designed for 70/100 V line operation, making them ideal for distributed systems. M series point-source boxes and subwoofers can be added for spaces needing fuller range music, such as reception areas or executive boardrooms.

Sizing a system requires considering room volume, ceiling height, ambient noise and desired SPL. As a guide, ceiling loudspeakers are typically spaced to give overlapping coverage at ear height, with the exact layout determined by the coverage angle of the chosen model. For masking, the system should produce a smooth, unobtrusive noise floor, often achieved with dedicated masking generators or via the DSP in SSOUNDS A series amplifiers. These networked amplifiers include DSP and Dante, allowing zone control, paging and music routing over a single network. SSOUNDS designs and installs across Lisbon, working with local integrators to specify the right combination of loudspeakers and amplifiers for each office.

To select the best speaker for a specific office, start by defining the zones: open plan, meeting rooms, corridors, reception. Then determine the required SPL and coverage for each zone. Ceiling models are usually the most cost-effective for uniform coverage, while columns and surface-mount boxes suit challenging acoustics or targeted audio. SSOUNDS provides engineering support to ensure the system meets the needs of the space, with products designed for reliable, long-term performance in commercial environments.