dtbritt

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I have a home bar (see photos here if you're interested), and I'm in the process of installing an integrated digital jukebox system. I'm at the point of installing the speakers into the ceiling, but I'm having trouble deciding where to put the them. I know this doesn't sound appropriate for a home brew/home bar forum, but it'll be relevant once you see the options, I promise. My two options are:

1. Install the speakers into the ceiling directly over the bar. This would please the audiophile, as it would balance out the sound throughout the room.

2. Install the speakers into the ceiling, centered over the patron area of the bar (IE, ignoring the bar and the bartender area, put them along the center line of the space for the bar goers and dart throwers). This would lend the music more of a background aspect, allowing people sitting at the bar to have conversations without having to talk over the music. It also would (hopefully) make it easier for the bartender (me) to hear people across the bar, as their speech would take audible precedence over the speakers further away.

So which do I honor more...musical purity? Or bar conversation...

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

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Do both. One set on Channel A and one on Channel B if you have that capability. Most home receivers can. I have two sets connected to my old Kenwood. A set in the garage/brewery/gameroom and a set outside at the pool.

dtbritt

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The receiver does in fact have A/B output, but I'm saving B for the outdoor speakers. Otherwise that solution would be a winner...

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brewmonk

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when pytting speakers directly over a bar or table, you would be surprised how much "slap and echo" they can create. it can get very annoying.

i'd put em in the "further away place" you mentioned.
if you ever want to blast your head off, add a second set of horn loaded cabinets on the B channels.

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Music should be in the background, put it over the people and not the bar.

Why not get a cheapo dedicated receiver for the outdoor speakers?

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I'd say it's up to you.

Do you want to use the bar as a place to listen to music, or do you want to "add" music, just to have a nicer ambience while enjoying the beer, and the company?

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I agree with background... That's where mine are in my bar.

BTW sweet bar!

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dtbritt

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Thanks everyone, I installed the speakers centered over the patron area. Once I get the receiver working right I'll let everyone know if I get the desired results.

Thanks for all the input!

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Do you want sound quality or just sound? I’ve never had any luck with those in ceiling speakers. I’ve tried just about three different brands. There may be some good ones out there but they are very high dollar. The cheaper ones are fine if you want low level background music. If you have to turn them up they are horrible! And you will have to turn them up. The last straw for me was a Superbowl party; I had to turn them up because we had so many people over. Well, let me tell you, I could barely understand the commentary. I ripped them out the next week and will never use them again. I spent some money and put in a good quality surround sound speakers. There are tons of good speakers out there that will not break the bank. You can also aim these speakers out into the center of the room. So, the bar will get less sound and the bar tender even less. Once, you place ceiling speakers you’re stuck with them unless you want to patch the hole and move them.

Now when the neighbors get one too many homebrews and what to dance I can turn it up. Without the Rice Crispy Elves dancing in my ears!!

Bobby_M

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If you cared much about sound quality, ceiling speakers wouldn't be on the menu. I'd say that I understand why you went that way though and it won't matter much where they are installed.

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