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01. What to look for before you buy02. Best prices in stock today03. Why buy from Qyvea04. FAQ
For background music, a common rule of thumb is one ceiling speaker for every 10 to 15 square metres, spaced roughly three to four metres apart under a normal ceiling. Speech announcements, noisy rooms and high ceilings need more speakers, closer together. Treat the number as a starting point and confirm with the speaker's coverage rating or a site survey.
Key takeaways
- About one speaker per 10 to 15 m2 for background music.
- Higher ceilings need more speakers.
- More speakers at lower volume sounds better than fewer, louder ones.
- Check the speaker's coverage angle.
01What to look for before you buy
| Room | Area | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Small salon or boutique | 20 to 40 m2 | 2 to 4 speakers |
| Restaurant or office | 50 to 100 m2 | 4 to 8 speakers |
| Supermarket floor | 200 m2 and up | 20 or more, on a 100V line |
| Meeting room (speech) | 20 to 30 m2 | Closer spacing for clear speech |
02Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
03Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
Full details: return & refund policy.
04Frequently asked questions
Do ceiling height and spacing matter?
Yes. Speakers spread their sound in a cone, so the higher the ceiling, the wider the area each one covers but the less direct the sound. As a rule of thumb, three to four metres apart suits a normal ceiling.
Is it better to have more, smaller speakers?
Usually. More speakers at lower volume give even coverage without loud spots under each speaker.
What about the amplifier?
Add up the power each speaker is tapped at, then choose an amplifier with 20 to 30 per cent headroom. See our amplifier guide.
