Sound system for a bar

[Tim444]

<font color='#000000'>I am putting together a sound system for a small bar. &nbsp;It measures 65 feet by 25 feet with 13 foot ceilings. &nbsp;A stereo store I am working with recommended Rotel RX-1050 receiver, Niles SVL-4 speaker control system and 8 Electrovoice Evid 6.2 speakers. &nbsp;I would appreciate anyone comments on this configuration or any comments on the components. &nbsp;Thanks.</font>

 

[zumbo]

<font color='#000000'>I would think you need a &quot;bar type&quot; speaker.

look here:

There are more models listed in the DJ Equipment section, but this should give you an idea of a rugged big sounding speaker.

I would also recommend a &quot;PRO&quot; amp, due to the fact they are more suited for this type of application.</font>

 

[zipper]

<font color='#000000'>What kind of bar? Sports bar,elegant,tavern,etc. Is quality of sound of the utmost importance? Or just filling the room with sound?

Just some things to consider.</font>

 

[Tim444]

<font color='#000000'>This is not a very big bar. &nbsp;It is like a neighborhood bar or a &quot;Cheers&quot; bar. &nbsp;I want quality sound, but it is more for background music. &nbsp;The bar can get crowded so we need decent volume without distortion.</font>

 

[zumbo]

<font color='#000000'>With a system for a bar, distortion is not going to be an issue. Only if everyone is not going to talk. I looked at Parts express, &amp; they have tons of stuff that might interest you. Audiophile nameplates will not serve a purpose &amp; you will be throwing away money on qualities that will not be noticed, unless you are in the bar by yourself! Look under the PRO SOUND section.



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[RLA]

<font color='#000000'>Hi All
I have installed a few systems in Bars and Restaurants and there are a few key facts to keep in mind before
you do your system design #1 Patron Safety    You must provide high strength mount and capture cables to anything that fly's over head This includes  Speakers, Projectors and TV monitors    All suspended  gear must  be high enough to not interfere with high traffic areas Electrical Termination  High and Low voltage should be out of Patron reach #2 Equipment selection should be made based on  where the equipment is installed (IE) High heat or Damp environments   and  room dimensions and listening levels
should dictate power requirements and dispersion  characteristics of speakers #3 Ease of use
the equipment should be installed as a system that functions as a unit with a single or multiable point of operation    (IE) behind bar  remote system should control  monitor,Satallite Receiver,DVD,Karaoke, projector ect....   and Intercom or paging should interrupt  all zones except dance or stage area

Pro gear is designed for long hour of operation in low vented areas    Also horn loaded speakers  will give you greater dispersion and efficiency than conventional speakers  and are built with rugged  enclosures and metal grills  Look for something like the Klipsch KI 102  Pro CD players and VCR’s have heavy duty  motors for longevity   and Pro amps have balanced inputs, fan cooling  and heavy gauge housings  They also usually include clip protection  Look at the QCS line of Amps

Make sure you install the system before the beer swigging  begins

These are just a few considerations

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