Background

Legacy Cigar Lounge is a premium cigar lounge and bar in Reading, Pennsylvania, owned by military veteran and seasoned business professional Richard Turner. With over 25 years of corporate management experience spanning sales, marketing, and manufacturing, Richard brings a high standard to every detail of his business, including sound.

Legacy Cigar Lounge offers cigars, food, and libations across designated smoking and non-smoking sections, along with live entertainment that keeps guests coming back. For a venue built around atmosphere, having the right sound system wasn't optional; it was essential.

Richard needed a cigar lounge sound system that could fill the entire area with rich, even sound, keep up with live performances, and maintain a premium feel throughout.

The Challenge

Running a cigar lounge with live entertainment creates unique audio demands. The space needed to support multiple use cases at once, a lounge background music system during quieter hours with more amplified sound during live performances, and consistent coverage across both smoking and non-smoking areas.

The Key Requirements:

• Deliver full, even sound coverage throughout the lounge
• Provide enough power and performance to support live entertainment
• Enable multi-zone control for independent audio management across different areas
• Complement the lounge’s upscale aesthetic without drawing attention to the system
• Ensure reliable, high-quality performance built to withstand commercial use
  Richard wanted to outfit his lounge with the best sound for his patrons, no compromises, no half measures.

Richard wanted to outfit his lounge with the best sound for his patrons, no compromises, no half measures.

The Solution

After researching options and reading customer reviews, Richard connected with Pure Resonance Audio sales engineer Andrew to design the right setup for Legacy Cigar Lounge.

The recommended commercial sound system for the cigar bar pairs 12 flush-mount commercial ceiling speakers equipped with tile bridges and black grills that seamlessly blend into the lounge’s aesthetic, and multi-zone amplification with Bluetooth connectivity, giving Richard complete control over the audio experience in every section of the lounge. Additionally, a wall-mounted direct interface was included, enabling the remote connection of a microphone or external audio source for hosting live performances.

Andrew walked Richard through the entire configuration, and Richard described the experience as working with someone who was "very knowledgeable and awesome."
He had zero reservations about the products. The goal was a high-quality multi-zone audio system for his lounge with amplifiers and speakers, and that's exactly what he got.

Equipment Used

(12) C6 6.5" 70V Commercial Ceiling Speakers
(12) C6-TB Tile Bridges for C6 Ceiling Speakers
(12) C6-BG Black Grills for C6 6.5" Ceiling Speakers
(1) RZMA240BT 4 Zone 240W Multi Zone Rack Mount Mixer Amplifier with Bluetooth
(1) RMA120BT 120W Rack Mount Mixer Amplifier with Bluetooth
(1) Wall direct interface with XLR and 3.5mm inputs
(1) Male XLR to screw terminal adapter

Installation & Setup

The sound system was designed for clean integration into the bar and lounge's drop ceiling layout. Each C6 speaker was paired with a dedicated tile bridge, allowing for secure, streamlined installation across the space.

With 12 ceiling speakers distributed throughout the venue, coverage is consistent whether a guest is in the smoking section, the non-smoking area, or near the stage during a live set.

The multi-zone rack mount mixer amplifier and additional mixer amp for added power give Richard full control over volume and audio routing across different areas of the lounge. Whether the vibe calls for low background music in the dining area and louder output near the stage, or uniform volume throughout, the system adapts without complexity.

Bluetooth connectivity on both amplifiers makes it easy to stream music from any device, no complicated wiring, no extra equipment. Just connect and play.

Results

Richard described the sound as "crisp and clear," with the cigar bar sound system delivering exactly the premium experience his lounge demands.

He rated the equipment a 10 out of 10, stating, “The sound is amazing." When asked what could have been better, his answer was simple: nothing.

The multi-zone audio system handles everything Legacy Cigar Lounge throws at it, from relaxed evenings with background music to high-energy nights with live entertainment. The multi-zone control means the right sound is always playing in the right section, and the Bluetooth streaming keeps the music flowing without hassle.

What Pure Resonance Audio delivered wasn't just a set of speakers. It was a complete cigar lounge sound system, designed, configured, and supported from start to finish that matched the standard Richard sets for every other part of his business.

Want to set up a commercial sound system for your cigar bar, lounge, or entertainment venue? Explore the equipment used in this project or contact our team to design a sound system tailored to your space, budget, and goals.