Where to place the Speakers
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.
