--- title: "Supermarket Sound System in Kenya: Music and Announcements | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/background-music-for-supermarket-kenya description: "What a supermarket or mini-market needs for background music and announcements in Kenya: a 100V line system, zones, a paging microphone and the equipment in stock. Live prices, free Nairobi delivery over KES 5,000 and 7-day returns." updated: 2026-10-17 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/background-music-for-supermarket-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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One amplifier, many ceiling speakers and a paging microphone: how supermarket sound is usually built. A message nobody hears is a message you never sent. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - 100V line systems suit big, open shop floors. - Add a paging microphone for announcements. - Zones give the entrance, floor and stockroom their own volume. Quick answer Supermarkets and mini-markets usually use a 100V line system: one amplifier feeding many ceiling speakers along long cable runs, with a paging microphone for announcements and separate volume zones for the shop floor, the entrance and the stockroom. It lets you add speakers later and keeps the sound even across a large floor. [Photo: Ufoma Ojo / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/uYLBBm4y_qA) Why this matters now ## The next event or emergency notice is the wrong time to find out the sound does not reach. ### If you wait - Shouting across a hall - A microphone that squeals and speakers that crackle - Emergency notices nobody hears ### What you get - Even coverage from ceiling or horn speakers - Music in some zones, announcements in all - Clear speech, tuned to the room [Premier Amplifier PM-13](/products/premier-amplifier-pm-13-74170 "Premier Amplifier PM-13")[Ceiling speaker 6 inch](/products/ceiling-speaker-6-inch-73836 "Ceiling speaker 6 inch")[Shure SM 57 MIC](/products/shure-sm-57-mic-74301 "Shure SM 57 MIC") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20What%20Sound%20System%20Does%20a%20Supermarket%20Need%3F.%20I%20want%20a%20PA%20system%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - 100V line systems suit big, open shop floors. - Add a paging microphone for announcements. - Zones give the entrance, floor and stockroom their own volume. - Leave amplifier headroom for adding speakers later. ## What to look for before you buy | Part | What it does | Tip | | --- | --- | --- | | 100V amplifier | Feeds many speakers on one cable loop | Size it above the total speaker watts | | Ceiling speakers | Even sound across the floor | Spread evenly; do not cluster near the entrance | | Paging microphone | Announcements to the whole shop | A desk or gooseneck mic at the cashier or manager's desk | | Zones | Different volumes in different areas | Entrance, floor, tills, stockroom | ## Where these figures come from Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: [CIPIT Strathmore: MCSK and KAMP-PRISK licences are distinct](https://cipit.strathmore.edu/court-rules-public-performance-and-communication-to-the-public-are-distinct-copyright-licenses/); [CIPIT Strathmore: alternative licensing regime for music in public places](https://cipit.strathmore.edu/kenya-introduces-alternative-licensing-regime-for-use-of-copyrighted-music-in-public-places/). ## Best 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](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Buying for a business? We supply in bulk ### One supplier for your whole business - **Bulk and repeat orders**: send your list on WhatsApp and get a written quotation, usually within 2 hours - **Printable quotations** straight from the [online store](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) for your approval process - **Thousands of products**: IT, phones, appliances, security, solar and networking from one supplier - **Delivery across Kenya**, plus installation and setup by Qyvea technicians where needed - **After-sales support**: warranty claims handled with you, and maintenance for installed systems [Get a business quote →](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%27d%20like%20a%20bulk%20quote%20for%20my%20business) ## Why 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](https://g.page/r/CY2LNNqrlgV5EBM/review)) - **Talk to a person** on WhatsApp [0113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244), usually within 30 minutes Full details: [return & refund policy](https://qyvea.co.ke/return-policy). ## Frequently asked questions What is a 100V line system? A way of wiring many speakers to one amplifier at a higher voltage so cable runs can be long and speakers can be added easily. Each speaker has a transformer set to its power. See our 100V guide. Can the same system play music and announcements? Yes. The paging microphone overrides the music when someone speaks, and the music returns afterwards on most amplifiers. How many speakers does a supermarket need? It depends on the floor area and ceiling height; a common rule of thumb for background music is one ceiling speaker for every 10 to 15 square metres. Ask for a site survey for a firm number. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [PA & Sound Systems · Technology Explained What Is a 100V Line Speaker System? Why shops, hotels and schools wire speakers on a 100V line, and when 8-ohm wiring is simpler. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/100v-line-speakers-explained-kenya)[PA & Sound Systems · Buying Guide How Many Ceiling Speakers Do I Need? 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