A well-equipped gym/spa/restaurant in Kerava, Finland, chose Genelec speakers to handle audio in its various workout and relaxation spaces.
Finnish integrator Praecom Oy designed the XO Center’s entire AV system, including “padel courts, gym, spa, and individual class spaces, all of which required different audio content at different playback levels,” according to Mika Mäkelä, account director at Praecom.
Specced were “five Genelec 4420 Smart IP loudspeakers, 13 4430 models and two 4435 in-ceiling loudspeakers…” a release explained.
Mäkelä explained, “In the spa areas we opted for two of Genelec’s in-ceiling 4435 models, mainly for their ease of installation. We could integrate them discreetly without compromising on sound quality. In both the male and female changing rooms we also installed a single 4420 loudspeaker.”
He added, “The Smart IP series is a dream to use, with power, audio and management all running off a single CAT cable. There are so many benefits, from sustainability to uncompromised performance and ease of installation. Using Smart IP made the whole installation seamless.”
There were reverberation concerns with the huge but enclosed padel courts. According to Mäkelä, “We decided to install three of the compact 4430 loudspeakers to provide clarity, uniform coverage and reduce echoing. We were worried that it would be difficult to achieve because of the size of the space, but it wasn’t a problem with the 4430s.”
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