[SamHeadFi]

I have wires/cables so I'm looking to set up speakers in a cafe (approximately 2500 sq feet) and I'm wondering what my options are. We're on a limited budget so under 1,000 is nice, 500 is great/ideal...? My friend was suggesting many mini speakers and I was thinking 2 or 3 larger ones, which one is more pleasant acoustically? I have no idea what i'm doing so any suggestions are greatly appreciated

 

[squallkiercosa]

Music will be background, so I would say ceiling speakers. Mini speakers would be better suited IMO. 
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Check it out this forums first. 
http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?223424-Need-Ideas-for-10-000-sq-ft-Warehouse-Sound-System
http://www.avsforum.com/f/89/speakers
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

 

[SamHeadFi]

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Music will be background, so I would say ceiling speakers. Mini speakers would be better suited IMO. 
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Check it out this forums first. 
http://techtalk.parts-express.com/showthread.php?223424-Need-Ideas-for-10-000-sq-ft-Warehouse-Sound-System
http://www.avsforum.com/f/89/speakers
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

Any recommendations on mini speakers? Haven't seen too many sales on slickdeals either

 

[blazer78]

You know what I never see at a cafe but would love to see? Some nice hi-fi speakers on stands or a floorstander.... projecting beautiful sound. That is a cafe I would love to go to. Granted that people talking and street noise would interfere some of the sound quality, I do believe you would get better sound than ceiling speakers (at least the ones I've heard).
 
Then you can play some nice relaxing cafe/jazzy music.

 
The budget doesn't allow for much though, it could probably get you a entry level 6.5 inch pair and a cheap amp.