Brand New Shopping Experience at Holt Renfrew's ON 3 Floor
Boosting High-End Shopping Ambience through Improved Acoustics
Holt Renfrew, well-known for its luxury department stores, unveiled a fresh shopping experience at its Downtown Toronto location with a revamped ON 3 floor. To create an immersive retail atmosphere, they partnered with GAV MGMT for the audiovisual elements needed to support store events.
GAV MGMT chose 1 SOUND's Cannon C5s as the core of the distributed audio system for their outstanding sound quality and compact size. Understanding Holt Renfrew's desire for a discreet setup, 1 SOUND designed a new accessory, the Swivel Mount, for the Cannon Series, enabling horizontal and vertical aiming without compromising on sound quality. This arrangement blends seamlessly into Holt Renfrew's luxury retail space, eliminating the need for external rentals.
"The Cannons in the space sound fantastic," said Jonathon Duquette, technical director of GAV MGMT. "They offer a unique texture to their sound that's captivating to listen to. We can chat and move throughout the space without feeling like we're shouting over the music, yet the music remains present and intimate."
To add a bit of audio punch to the space, GAV MGMT deployed 1 SOUND's WSUB45 subwoofers, hidden within the ceiling and mounted using the WSUB45 C-Clamp accessory. The audio was powered by Powersoft’s efficient and durable T304 and T604 amplifiers—all elements exactly what you'd expect in a top-tier retail setup.
Store management expressed their delight with the new audio system, noting its sophisticated design and exceptional sound quality. "The entire team at Holt Renfrew is excited to showcase the new space to our customers and provide them with a unique shopping experience on ON 3," said Ralph Roach, DVP, and general manager of Holt Renfrew's Bloor Street store. "We believe our customers will fall in love with the redefined space we've created."
Audio Evolution: Keynote and Podcast Insights
GAV MGMT's selection of 1 SOUND's Cannon C5 loudspeakers for Holt Renfrew's distributed audio system highlights the continuously evolving audio landscape. This three-way active speaker is compact, delivering high-fidelity performance perfect for retail environments. With versatile mounting solutions like the Swivel Mount, it's easy to customize audio systems to perfectly suit any space.
Podcast hosts Aubrey Howard and Ashley Glause, known for Crime Junkie, joined SiriusXM CEO, Megan Ross, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 keynote to discuss the evolution of audio. Audio technologies are continuously pushing the boundaries, from innovative podcast formats to immersive spatial audio experiences that engage listeners on a deeper level.
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The AVTechnology media outlet shares predictions about audio-visual trends for 2025. As we venture into a future where integrating technology with our lifestyles becomes more seamless, we'll see a rise in adaptive sound technologies, ranging from smart speakers to immersive sonic experiences.
Retail spaces are paving the way by integrating innovative audio solutions that create a more enjoyable and personalized shopping experience for customers. High-resolution audio, dynamic sound zoning, and AI-driven acoustic optimization are gaining traction as retailers seek to engage customers with captivating sonic experiences that complement their visual displays.
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- In the evolving audio landscape, retail spaces are adopting innovative solutions like the 1 SOUND Cannon C5 speakers, as demonstrated by Holt Renfrew's ON 3 floor, to create immersive and personalized shopping experiences featuring high-fidelity sound quality.
- As technology becomes more integrated into our lifestyles in the future, adaptive sound technologies are expected to rise, incorporating smart speakers and immersive sonic experiences, especially in retail environments to captivate customers and complement visual displays.
