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Introduction to commercial audio systems

Learn why 70-volt distributed speaker systems are often the best solution for commercial and institutional buildings.

by Crutchfield's Eric A.
How to choose speakers for your business

This guide will prepare you to work with a system designer to select the commercial speakers that best meet your needs.

by Crutchfield's Eric A.
Video: What is a commercial audio system?

The music system you hear at your favorite restaurant is designed differently than the audio system you have at home. This short video explains the differences, and shows why if you want TV audio and music at your place of business, a well-designed commercial audio system is the way to go.

by Crutchfield's Video Team
Video: Adding sources to your commercial audio system

One advantage of a well-designed commercial system is that if you want to add a source down the line, like a paging microphone or an iPad, you can do so. Your commercial system is designed with future expansion in mind. This short video walks you through the process of adding a source.

by Crutchfield's Video Team
Video: Managing volume in a commercial audio system

Let's say you want your TVs to be louder in your bar area than your speakers in the dining area. How do you do it? A well-designed commercial audio system makes it simple to tailor the audio to your particular space. Find out how in this short video.

by Crutchfield's Video Team
Video: Wiring commercial speakers in parallel

Wiring speakers in a commercial system is different from wiring your home system. Commercial 70-volt amplifiers are designed to distribute sound in multiple zones in your bar, restaurant, or other commercial setup. Our expert shows you how to wire your commercial speakers in parallel in this video.

by Crutchfield's Video Team
How to use Sonos at your business

Sonos offers business owners an easy-to-install and easy-to-use wireless music system that can play licensed, legal music for customers.

by Crutchfield's Eric A.
Multimedia system for a brewpub and music hall

See the extensive audio-video system Crutchfield designed to meet the needs of a venue that features a bar area, dining room, patio, and a live music stage.

by Crutchfield's Buck P.
Sound system for a unique retail business

See how Crutchfield designed a 70-volt commercial audio system to meet the needs of a business that combines a garden center, caf, and special events venue.

by Crutchfield's Jim R.