Designing a reliable sound system for hotel exteriors requires more than just placing weatherproof speakers around a terrace. It involves understanding the real acoustic and operational needs of each area: how the space is used, how sound behaves in open-air environments, and how to ensure consistent performance over time.
At Hotel Playa Golf, a four-star resort facing Playa de Palma, one of Mallorca’s busiest coastal destinations the challenge was clear. With constant outdoor activity during high season and full exposure to sun, humidity, and salty air, this project called for an audio solution tailored for durability, coverage, and seamless integration into the architecture and daily operation of the hotel.
Installing a professional outdoor audio system in a hospitality environment like this means accounting for multiple uses: background music, events, and live sessions, all in open areas with little acoustic control. Standard sound systems aren’t designed for this level of demand. That’s why equipment selection, layout, and signal processing in this project followed strict technical criteria.
To provide background music across pool areas, terraces, and walkways, JUNO-8T loudspeakers were installed. These compact 8” passive speakers include a 100 V line transformer for low-impedance distribution and deliver a 90° x 50° dispersion, 92 dB sensitivity (1 W/1 m). Designed for permanent use outdoors, they feature a treated plywood enclosure, polyurea coating, and IP46-rated weather protection.
In spaces that demand higher SPL, such as event zones or areas with amplified content, HR-208 loudspeakers were added. These passive two-way speakers include an 8” woofer and a 1” compression driver on a constant directivity horn, offering 96 dB sensitivity and 400 W AES power handling. Their polyurea-coated enclosures and corrosion-resistant steel grilles ensure durability even in harsh weather.
Sub-bass reinforcement is handled by HR-18/10 subwoofers. This high-performance subwoofer features an 18″ driver with a 3″ copper voice coil, delivering a frequency response of 46 Hz to 200 Hz (±3 dB) and a sensitivity of 101 dB (1W@1m). Capable of producing a maximum SPL of 135 dB peak, it operates with 1000 W RMS (4000 W peak) power handling. Designed for omnidirectional coverage, it includes an active crossover and 8 Ω nominal impedance.
System-wide amplification and control are managed via MH Series amplifiers, which offer zone-specific setup, onboard EQ, RMS limiting, and thermal protection. By integrating amplification and DSP in a single unit, the system becomes easier to install and maintain, while ensuring reliable long-term operation.
The project at Hotel Playa Golf illustrates how a properly specified outdoor speaker system, using dedicated hardware for weather resistance, coverage, and control, can deliver high-quality sound across a variety of uses. In environments with constant exposure and high guest turnover, system design must be grounded in experience, precision, and the right tools for the job.