Canopy by Hilton Hotel

DAS Audio Loudspeakers are the Ideal Match for the Canopy by Hilton

Powerful, articulate sound and the ideal aesthetic fit makes for a winning combination at new hotel.

In the heart of West Palm Beach, the Canopy by Hilton is the place to be: a new boutique lifestyle hotel with a stunning glass façade and fiber optic art hanging in the atrium. To ensure the best possible sound reproduction for their guests, management invested in the installation of a healthy assortment of loudspeakers from DAS Audio.

‘Skinny’ Greg Gilman, who is involved in a wide range of sound and music endeavors throughout the West Palm Beach area, was contracted to manage the Canopy’s sound system installation. In conjunction with Oakland Park, FL-based TM Sound, an AV design/build firm, the combined team deployed an assortment of WR, Quantum, and Artec Series loudspeakers.

“Most of the install inside the hotel is a blend of a stereo sound system reinforced by distributed audio, Gilman explained. “The entryway of the lobby has two Quantum 23-TW loudspeakers, which provide guests entering the premises their first taste of the venue’s high quality sound. Inside the Banter restaurant, there are two Artec 310.96-W loudspeakers that fill the room effortlessly—without the need for increased volume. This setup provides balanced sound, enabling servers to interact comfortably with their guests, and for the guests to enjoy fine dining accompanied by great sound.”

“Moving up to the 13th Floor, the Treehouse is intended to offer guests an exquisite nightlife experience without having to leave the hotel ,” Gilman continued, “so we installed four Artec 506-W loudspeakers, one in each corner facing toward the center of the room. These are accompanied by two Quantum 10-W subwoofers, which reside next to the couches. Treehouse also features an outdoor bar and patio area, which is equipped with four WR-8826-DXW loudspeakers. Our greatest challenge in this area was to offer incredible sound and high energy—without disturbing the neighbors.”

Gilman continued, “For the pool, we installed six WR-6412-DXW loudspeakers and two WR-322-DX subwoofers, which are hidden in the planter areas. This is where the owners asked us to ensure the sound would be very high energy, and this combination of loudspeakers certainly delivered! I should also add that DAS power amplifiers drive every single loudspeaker throughout the entire hotel.”

“The DAS loudspeakers were perfect for every area they were installed in”, added Gilman. “The Artec 506 and Q10s not only fit in perfectly from an aesthetic perspective, they also make that room sound amazing. The WR-8826 series offer an amazing balance between quality of sound, amplitude, and clarity—ensuring that the staff will never have to wake the neighbors to entertain their guests.  Similarly, the WR-6412 loudspeakers are readily available for any event the hotel might encounter.”

Gilman concluded, “Everyone who hears the system for the first time is in complete awe! DAS Audio’s support services also deserve credit. There is not a time I can recall that any question I had was not promptly answered by the DAS team. This really has been a win-win experience for everyone involved.”

For information about ‘Skinny’ Greg Gilman and TM Sound, visit: www.skinnymaninc.com and www.tmsound.com.