UPDATE: So we're thinking of using the Bose FS2P, which is 16 watt. So I'd want a 6channel amp with not much more than 16x6=96 watt. Any recommendations?
Hello, I'm working on a project where we'll have 6 speakers suspended above a bar countertop. We're planning to have 6-channel spatialized audio.
For this purpose, it seems omni-directional speakers would be best. I've seen a huge post on this forum debating the merits of omni-directional speakers for playing back traditional recordings, but for original, spatially-conceived sound design, it does seem like they would be the best way to simulate natural sound sources. Furthermore, the audience will be seated at the bar, so everyone should be able to hear as much coming from the left and right as possible
One of my teammates said they were happy with the sound quality of the Bose Soundlink Resolve II when they used it for a previous project. However, we'll be installing it at a restaurant and want it be as easy-to-use as possible for the restaurant staff. Due to the Bluetooth, battery and other functions, the Soundlink Resolve can be cumbersome since, in case of power-outages or other problems, each speaker has to be plugged in and turned on/off individually (and apparently the staff accidentally turned on the auto-shutdown feature on some of the speakers at the last event). We'd just be plugging each speaker into a 6+input audio interface, so we don't need bluetooth. Ideally we could have six passive omnidirectioanl speakers into an amp so that we can just turn the amp on/off when needed. Budget-wise we don't want to go much more expensive than six Soundlink Resolve IIs.
Any ideas/recommendations? If we hang the speakers from the ceiling, I wonder if these 120 degree speakers would work well...
Hello, I'm working on a project where we'll have 6 speakers suspended above a bar countertop. We're planning to have 6-channel spatialized audio.
For this purpose, it seems omni-directional speakers would be best. I've seen a huge post on this forum debating the merits of omni-directional speakers for playing back traditional recordings, but for original, spatially-conceived sound design, it does seem like they would be the best way to simulate natural sound sources. Furthermore, the audience will be seated at the bar, so everyone should be able to hear as much coming from the left and right as possible
One of my teammates said they were happy with the sound quality of the Bose Soundlink Resolve II when they used it for a previous project. However, we'll be installing it at a restaurant and want it be as easy-to-use as possible for the restaurant staff. Due to the Bluetooth, battery and other functions, the Soundlink Resolve can be cumbersome since, in case of power-outages or other problems, each speaker has to be plugged in and turned on/off individually (and apparently the staff accidentally turned on the auto-shutdown feature on some of the speakers at the last event). We'd just be plugging each speaker into a 6+input audio interface, so we don't need bluetooth. Ideally we could have six passive omnidirectioanl speakers into an amp so that we can just turn the amp on/off when needed. Budget-wise we don't want to go much more expensive than six Soundlink Resolve IIs.
Any ideas/recommendations? If we hang the speakers from the ceiling, I wonder if these 120 degree speakers would work well...
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