Renowned for fresh pizza and pasta, and an ambiance of relaxed sophistication, Vapiano restaurants have a presence in 25 countries with a total of 135 establishments. Essential to this ambience is quality audio with great music – prompting the operation to call on audio, visual and lighting installer Marquee AV to upgrade the system in its Paddington, London, premises.
Offering customers the option to ‘stay as long as you want’, Vapiano recognises that an environment conducive to relaxation and enjoyment directly correlates with increased dwell time and spend. After reviewing the client request and specifications, Stacey Tough, Project Director at Marquee AV, contacted Audiologic regarding the supply of the audio system. Through discussions with Audiologic Business Manager, Paul Simpson 11 Ecler Drop6 pendant loudspeakers and three Ecler Arqis SB10i subwoofers have been installed in the venue.
‘The Drop6 pendant speaker suits this setting perfectly,’ Simpson explains. ‘It uses a 6.5-inch woofer and a 1-inch silk dome tweeter, along with a 70/100V line transformer offering power options of 60/30/15 and 7.5W. These selections are available in both high and low impedance levels. Crafted from reinforced ABS with fibreglass, the speaker offers a sleek design, completed with a paintable grille, ensuring effortless integration into the environment.’
The ARQIS SB10i wooden subwoofer reinforcement offers stylish design, excellent sound and long-term reliability in a compact cabinet loaded with a 10-inch LF driver and internal filter. The ARQIS series has been specifically designed to fulfil permanent installation requirements where a balance between sound performance and architectural/interior’s design matching is a must.
‘We are lucky to work so closely with Audiologic – a trusted supplier who we have a good relationship with that goes back a long time,’ says Stacey Tough. ‘They delivered on time as requested, as always. This helped further with a smooth, efficient installation, and boosted customer satisfaction with this job even more.’
The layout of the restaurant posed a challenge, requiring the even dispersion of sound throughout an expansive area. The strategic placement of the subwoofer presented a particular conundrum, addressed by Marquee AV through custom brackets. This ensures that the subwoofer remains concealed from view, preserving the restaurant’s aesthetic appeal
Reflecting on the outcome, Tough reports: ‘The clients were highly satisfied with the project, underscoring our exceptional work. Their resounding approval has led to subsequent project requests and repairs, a testament to the resounding success of this installation.’
