INSTALLATION OF THE MONTH - February 2008
Artcoustic Provides Acoustic Solutions to the Luxurious Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel in London
The Radisson Edwardian 5-star Hampshire Hotel on London's Leicester Square has Chosen Artcoustic Loudspeakers to Provide High Quality Audio Throughout Premises.
The Radisson Edwardian Group 5 -star Hampshire Hotel on London's Leicester Square has selected Artcoustic Loudspeakers to provide high quality audio throughout the bars, restaurant and lobby. Artcoustic Diablo Monitors together with DFS100-75 and DFS75-55 subwoofers were integrated beautifully into this stunning hotel right in the heart of London's West End. Ideally located on Leicester Square in the heart of London, the exclusive Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel combines grandeur, elegance and comfort. This stunning luxurious hotel provides an ideal base from which to work or play. With its polished marbled floors and mahogany-panelled walls hung with classic art (including Oliver Richardson's highly regarded Sargent paintings) this central London hotel is a perfect combination of ornate refinement and modern technological amenities.
Not so long ago, hotel interiors were virtually interchangeable. From the reception to the bar, there was a uniformity that was both predictable and uninspiring. Today, however, architects and designers are looking to create points of difference that will make a hotel stand out from the competition and this includes providing the latest in state of the art audio technology.
For hotels, staying a step ahead of the competition is more challenging than ever. Not only is it imperative to create the right look and ambience throughout but a key part to being successful is to provide a loudspeaker system that combines aesthetics and sound quality without sacrificing one to the other. “More and more we are seeing interior designers looking for ways to bring a distinctive edge to their projects. We have been involved in several hotel projects, where the hoteliers are looking to enhance their visitors comfort and surroundings. Artcoustic are perceived as a way of bringing welcoming sound and ambience to a room and are a strong focal point to the surroundings”, says Paul Cummins, Artcoustic UK Sales Director. The one and only solution for interior designers of hotels and other high-end commercial interiors is to include Artcoustic loudspeakers into their interior decor. They are fully aware that the loudspeakers provide top audio quality and beautiful design options.
Artcoustic can be seen in key areas of the hotel: the reception, lobby and hallways have been equipped with these state of the art speakers. The result is a perfectly even sound pressure level throughout the hotel and complete integration with the look of the décor. The speakers’ front covers were also carefully chosen to match the walls of the restaurant and bar. There's far more to establishing a central theme for a restaurant and bar than deciding on the type of food to serve. A successful identity also involves creating a convincing décor and a welcoming ambience. The Radisson Edwardian Group Design Team is all too aware that a successful restaurant embodies all of the senses in order to achieve a wonderful experience. With sound being one of them, the group has again selected Artcoustic as the speaker of choice to provide the perfect audio atmosphere for their premises.
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Spitfire 4-2-1 Cinema System – Spitfire 4-2-1 speaker system redefines reference cinema performance
The new flagship Spitfire 4-2-1 speaker system is available now from Artcoustic Loudspeakers. Featuring a high performance horn loaded tweeter together with 6 x 10” bass units, this model is capable of stunning performance, easily exceeding reference pressure levels with a maximum output of 122dB. Each loudspeaker is tri-amped with the PA1800 power amp to deliver 1800W per speaker. Partnered with the Spitfire Subwoofers, Spitfire Venues and PA1800 amplifier, this forms a speaker system designed for the very finest home cinema systems.
The Spitfire 4-2-1 system is the most installation friendly high performance system available. Reference performance is delivered in just 186mm of depth - including subwoofers. Installation is quick, easy and aesthetically clean and unobtrusive.
Spitfire 4-2-1 measures 800mm x 840mm x 186mm
Contact an exclusive Artcoustic distributor in your area for more information.
July 2008 - Artcoustic Open New UK Headquarters
Artcoustic UK are proud to announce the opening of their new UK Headquarters: a beautiful training and demonstration facility destined to lead the industry in audio education and design.
This brand new facility will showcase the company’s state-of-the-art high-end audio solutions to their exclusive dealers, consultants, architects, interior designers and end users. The headquarters features Artcoustic’s full range of products amongst top of the line furnishings ensuring a total Artcoustic experience in both residential and commercial room sets. The full range of Artcoustic products on demonstration with 9 full systems includes:
- A state-of-the-art dedicated reference Spitfire Cinema Room
- Commercial Spitfire Venue bar demonstration area
- Various sized plasma based systems with Artcoustic Packages
- Domestic systems ranging from the small 2 channel Diablo Target system to flagship DFF180-43 systems.
Facility will provide Authorised Dealers, Interior Designers, Architects and End Users with a Venue to Learn About and Experience Artcoustic’s Audio Solutions
This interactive demonstration facility will provide a convenient place to learn how high-end audio systems can be successfully integrated into a lifestyle environment without sacrificing one to the other. It will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the audio / lifestyle environment and also demonstrate the convenience and functionality of having the Artcoustic sound system in their private residence, home cinema, restaurant, hotel or corporate boardroom.
The facility caters for both commercial and domestic projects and can truly show the full range of possibilities that can be achieved with Artcoustic Loudspeakers.
As ever interior design and high end audio have come together via the Artcoustic team to produce a stunning new facility. “We always aim to present everything we do in the most desirable way possible” explained Paul Cummin, Artcoustic UK Sales Director, who has spearheaded this project, “We know that just having fantastic products is not enough, you have to show them in the best environments. Artcoustic as a company are leading the way in this area, we understand interior design and that selling our product is only made easier by presenting it in the right way. Our authorised dealer network already benefit from our ability to show their clients the end result via our extensive image library and marketing material. This new facility will ensure that we can keep them up to date with our full range of products and philosophy. Our aim is not only to show beautiful installations, but also to demonstrate that high performance loudspeakers are what Artcoustic is all about.”
All modern residential and commercial settings need an audio system solution, but there are so many products on the market that it is difficult to know what to select.
Artcoustic has the expertise to provide the specialist knowledge that is required, when it comes to selecting the ideal residential and commercial high end loudspeaker solution from a basic audio system to a complete multi-room solution. Artcoustic can work closely with their dealers, architects, interior designers and consultants to create a fully integrated home or commercial environment.
The new UK Headquarters marks another first for the industry, pushing the envelope of state-of-the-art audio technology and showcasing the perfect marriage between high-end loudspeakers and interior design. It will be the first of its kind to represent an integrated living space fully fitted with elegant furnishings and Artcoustic’s top performing audio systems.
If you think you already know Artcoustic, be prepared to open your eyes and ears! This facility is designed to prove that high performance systems and beautiful installations can and should go together. The range of possibilities is endless. A visit to this new headquarters is just the starting point.
The showroom is based in Chelmsford, Essex.
20 minutes by car from the M25
30 minutes by train from London Liverpool Street, (nearest train station Chelmsford)
30 minutes by car from Stansted Airport
The showroom is by appointment only – to arrange a visit please call 01245 400904 or e-mail salesuk@artcoustic.com. Artcoustic UK Showroom Unit 15 Eckersley Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1SL England.
