Running a restaurant is a complicated business. When dealing with day-to-day restaurant operations, you don't want your sound system to add to the stress. You need a powerful, reliable restaurant speaker system that is easy to operate and sounds great. In this blog, we’ll go over some of our reps’ most recommended restaurant sound systems. Keep reading to learn more!
The Good: Small Restaurant Sound System with Pendant Speakers and Rack Mount Bluetooth Mixer Amplifier
This open ceiling restaurant sound system combines weather-resistant PD4 4" pendant mount loudspeakers with a powerful RMA120BT Bluetooth rack mount mixer amplifier. The down-firing design of the PD4 directs crystal-clear high fidelity audio in an evenly-distributed 150° wide coverage pattern, ensuring your entire space is encompassed in sound. The 120-watt rack mount mixer amplifier is slim and lightweight but has the power to handle a variety of applications. With the RMAs forced air-cooling fan, this sound system is ready to work overtime in your restaurant business.
Why we recommend this system:
This restaurant sound system is a nice solution for open ceiling environments and budget-conscious situations. It can provide background to moderate foreground level audio output.
Key System Features Include:
The down-firing design of the PD4 pendant mount speaker directs the high fidelity sound for an evenly distributed 150° wide coverage pattern
These treated speakers and two-layer, powder-coated grilles bring high-performance audio and vocal clarity to both indoor and outdoor sound systems
Superb sound reproduction for exposed structures or open plenum ceiling venues where a stylish contemporary speaker blends well with the architectural design
The RMA120BT 5 channel, 4 Ohm/70 Volt Bluetooth commercial rack mount mixer amplifier provides 120 watts of high-performance Class H power
The RMA120BT features a forced air-cooling fan, which helps accommodate the long working hours of restaurants
In the event of an emergency, you can quickly use the emergency input to stop all other audio transmissions. This input takes priority letting any integrated emergency voice alarm system be heard loud and clear
What makes it GOOD?
This system is simple to install and operate and is totally expandable to grow as you go. It includes a built-in media player with USB and SD source inputs, as well as Bluetooth streaming capability and an FM tuner.
The Better: Bose Restaurant Sound System with 6 In-Ceiling Speakers and Zone Amplifier
This Bose restaurant sound system is ideal for creating a pleasant atmosphere by enhancing your customers' experience without interfering with their conversation. The Bose FreeSpace DS 16F loudspeakers are entry-level, full-range, flush-mount loudspeakers designed for background music and speech reproduction in a wide range of installed applications that provide wide even coverage. The Bose FreeSpace IZA 190-HZ integrated zone amplifier is ideal for background/foreground music and paging applications. The Bose integrated zone amplifiers are designed to deliver premium sound, provide simple set up, easy daily operation, and offer the flexibility to expand where more loudspeakers are required. The Bose ControlCenter CC-2 zone controllers provide volume and A/B source selection. This system provides excellent coverage in small areas and is easily expandable for larger areas, simply add a microphone if paging is required.
If you’re looking for a good pendant mount option, check out this Bose Restaurant Sound System with 2 Omni Pendant-Mount Satellite Systems and Digital Mixer Amplifier.
Why we recommend this system:
This restaurant sound system is easy to install and operate, with a user-friendly zone amplifier that makes it simple to connect devices or expand your system.
Key System Features Include:
Installation made simple with set up done locally from the front and rear panels of the amplifier - no computer required
Full-range loudspeakers with a single 2.25" (57 mm) driver in a ported enclosure to deliver a 140° conical coverage pattern and clear, intelligible music and speech reproduction for flush-ceiling or pendant mount applications
Integrated multi-tap transformer with innovative thumb wheel adjustment for easy-to-change tap setting from underneath the loudspeaker grille
Compact, lightweight design enables the zone amplifier to be placed out of the way - on a table, desk, counter, shelf, or in an equipment rack using the optional Rack Mount Kit
Easy connectivity and expansion are possible for applications where a second set of output channels are required
ControlCenter CC-2 zone controllers make it easy to control volume and source selection for each zone
What makes it BETTER?
With six full-range speakers from Bose, this system provides clear, intelligible music and speech reproduction. This system makes it easy to control different areas of your restaurant with the multi-zone amplifier and zone controllers.
The Best: Bose 4-Zone Restaurant Sound System with 4 Omni Pendant-Mount Satellite Systems and 4 Outdoor Patio Loudspeakers
This multi-zone system is perfect for providing indoor and outdoor background music and paging for more than 4,000 sq ft. It is designed for installation in open ceiling applications, with a single unit covering a conical area of 60ft when mounted 16ft from the ground. This Bose sound system is engineered as a complete solution for your restaurant - with even sound coverage, simple operation, and unobtrusive design.
Why we recommend this system:
This Bose restaurant speaker system offers powerful sound while still being easy to set up and operate. Controlling multiple areas in your restaurant is made simple with this sound system. Covering up to 4000 ft², this sound system is perfect for large restaurants with open ceilings or indoor/outdoor spaces.
Key System Features Include:
Delivers powerful sound that covers an entire open ceiling application
The iconic Bose style, performance, and value make it well suited for a multitude of applications
The mixer and amplifier allows each section of your application to have its own unique sound
Easily select the source and control the volume of each zone with convenient wall controls
What makes it the BEST?
This Bose multi-zone restaurant subwoofer/satellite system provides high-performance, high-quality reproduction of voice and music with subwoofers that deliver deep bass without audible distortion. This system is designed to deliver powerful sound to an area up to 4000 ft². You can easily control multiple areas in your restaurant with the included ControlCenter CC-1 zone controllers.
