Where to place the Speakers

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Clear, even sound, without turning anything up.


Overview

The goal of speaker placement is simple:
make speech clear and evenly heard, from every seat.

Professional sound doesn’t come from loud speakers.
It comes from even coverage, so Pleneo can deliver consistent, natural audio without strain.


Start With the Essentials

Prioritize Coverage, Not Loudness

If you feel the need to “turn it up,” the room usually needs better coverage, not more volume.

Evenly distributed sound:

  • Improves intelligibility

  • Reduces listener fatigue

  • Keeps audio consistent across the room


Know Where Sound Actually Needs to Go

You don’t need perfect wall-to-wall coverage.

Focus on:

  • Seating areas

  • Presentation zones

  • Where people listen and speak

Unused corners don’t need speakers.


Match the Speaker Type to the Ceiling Height

Choose the speaker that brings sound closest to listeners, not the one with the most power.

  • RoomDesign Ceiling → Best for 2.4–3 m (8–10 ft) ceilings

  • RoomDesign Pendant → Best for tall or open ceilings

  • RoomDesign Surface → Best when ceiling mounting isn’t possible or when you want front-focused sound


Keep All Speakers on the Same Level

Use one speaker type per room whenever possible.

Mixing ceiling, pendant, and surface speakers leads to uneven sound and unpredictable results.


Room-by-Room Speaker Placement

Below are the most predictable layouts for clear, professional sound using RoomDesign speakers.

Medium Meeting Room

6–10 seats, single table
Best speaker options: Ceiling or Surface

Recommended placement

  • Use four RoomDesign Ceiling speakers, arranged in a square covering the table

  • With RoomDesign Surface speakers, mount two speakers left and right on the front wall, high and angled slightly downward


Large Meeting Room

10–16 seats, long table
Best speaker options: Ceiling, Surface, or Pendant (for high ceilings)

Recommended placement

  • Install two rows of speakers running the length of the table

  • Keep spacing consistent

  • In tall rooms, use RoomDesign Pendant in the same pattern


Boardroom

Wide or boat-shaped table
Best speaker options: Ceiling or Pendant

Recommended placement

  • Place a center row of RoomDesign Ceiling speakers along the table

  • For wide tables, use two parallel rows

  • In high ceilings, use RoomDesign Pendant to bring sound closer


Training Room (U-Shape)

Participants face inward toward the instructor
Best speaker options: Ceiling, Pendant, or Surface

Recommended placement

  • Place two RoomDesign Ceiling speakers above the open center of the U

  • Optionally bias slightly toward the instructor

  • For Surface speakers, mount front-left and front-right


Training Room (Classroom Style)

Rows facing the front
Best speaker options: Ceiling or Pendant

Recommended placement

  • Install six RoomDesign Ceiling speakers, spaced evenly front to back

  • Use the same pattern for RoomDesign Pendant in tall rooms


Auditorium

Tiered seating, single presenter
Best speaker options: Surface or Pendant

Recommended placement

  • Use RoomDesign Surface speakers left and right of the stage for directional sound

  • In tall rooms, RoomDesign Pendant is a better solution

Notes

  • Ceiling speakers are generally not recommended due to height and distance


Speaker Type Cheat Sheet

Speaker Type

Best For

Notes

RoomDesign Ceiling

Standard-height rooms

Clean look, even coverage

RoomDesign Pendant

Tall or open ceilings

Brings sound closer to listeners

RoomDesign Surface

Directional or front-focused sound

Ideal when ceiling mounting isn’t possible


In Summary

Speaker placement is about coverage, not volume:

  • Put sound where people sit

  • Keep spacing even and symmetrical

  • Match the speaker type to the ceiling height

Get placement right, and Pleneo delivers clear, natural audio to every seat, consistently and without constant adjustment.

That’s how professional sound stays invisible.