Every project starts with understanding your concept, your guests, and how the space will operate. We help define the right system for your goals and prepare a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), so you have a realistic budget range before design begins.
What’s includedOur team walks your space with your on-site contact, tests reported issues, and documents existing equipment, signal paths, and control systems. Whether the venue is open for business, being remodeled, or under construction, you get a clear picture of what’s working and a preliminary plan for what’s next.
What’s includedWe translate your vision into fully engineered audio, video, control, and network systems. Designs move from schematic concept through design development and are coordinated with architects and other trades, so the system fits the space and the budget.
What’s includedSee your system before it’s built. Our CAD team produces detailed drawing sets showing device locations, elevations, wiring, power, and mounting details, giving contractors everything they need to install it right the first time.
What’s includedHow a room sounds matters as much as the speakers in it. We measure room acoustics, including reverberation (RT60), and work alongside your interior designers to recommend treatment that improves clarity without compromising the look of the space.
What’s includedOur project managers and field teams handle installation, programming, and commissioning, testing every system to confirm it performs as designed. At handoff you receive user guides, as-built drawings, system files, and staff training.
What’s includedNeed equipment without a full project? We supply professional audio and AV equipment directly, backed by our vendor relationships and the expertise to recommend the right gear for your space.
What’s includedKeep your system performing long after opening. The AV Care Plan includes an annual on-site visit, firmware updates, remote monitoring, and quarterly reports, all proactive rather than reactive.
What’s includedSound for dining & nightlife
A great restaurant changes through the night. Lunch is relaxed, dinner builds, and the bar picks up after ten. We design sound systems that follow that energy, keeping the room alive while guests can still hear each other across the table.
From neighborhood taverns to multi-location restaurant groups, we work with owners, chefs, and designers to create audio that fits the concept, disappears into the architecture, and is easy for staff to manage during a busy service.
Even, clear sound at every table, so music sets the mood without overpowering conversation.
More energy where it belongs, with zones that can run louder than the dining room.
Separate control for private rooms and events, without affecting the rest of the restaurant.
Outdoor audio that carries the atmosphere outside and respects the neighbors.
Measurement and treatment recommendations for rooms full of glass, brick, and hard surfaces.
Simple controls that let staff adjust music and ambiance as service changes through the night.
Restaurants open on a deadline, so our process keeps design, installation, and tuning on schedule for opening night.
We learn your menu, music, service style, and how the room should feel at each hour.
Room acoustics, speaker placement, and zones are designed together with your architect and designer.
Installation coordinated with your contractor’s schedule and the rest of the build-out.
Every zone is tuned before doors open, and your team learns the controls in minutes.
West Loop, Chicago
Nestled in a cobblestone courtyard in Chicago’s West Loop, Trivoli Tavern blends American tavern charm with rich continental flair. For this moody, upscale space, we delivered a fully integrated AV experience that complements its vintage-industrial ambiance, from discreet speaker placement and ambient lighting control to background music and dynamic zone management, without disrupting the tavern’s timeless aesthetic.
Las Vegas, Nevada
A French-inspired steakhouse with velvet-and-brass elegance, Bavette’s needed AV that matched its moody glamour. We delivered discreet, high-fidelity sound and ambient lighting scenes that adapt to the flow of service, enhancing the vibe without disrupting the aesthetic.
Chicago, Illinois
Housed in the historic LaSalle Powerhouse, Hawksmoor Chicago merges British steakhouse tradition with bold Midwestern character. Across 16,500 square feet of restored space, we designed a sound and control system that adapts across dining areas, bars, and private rooms, delivering clarity and a consistent mood through discreet ceiling speakers and user-friendly control panels without disturbing the architecture.
Yes. That balance is the core of restaurant sound. More speakers at lower volume, careful placement, and attention to room acoustics keep the atmosphere full while conversation stays easy.
Often, yes. Hard surfaces like glass, brick, and concrete make rooms echo. We measure the room’s acoustics and work with your designer on treatment that improves clarity without changing the look you want.
Yes. We design in zones, so the bar, dining room, private rooms, and patio can each have their own volume and music, adjusted by staff with simple controls.
Yes. We work with restaurant groups opening multiple locations, keeping the sound and the staff experience consistent from one location to the next while adapting to each space.
As early as possible, ideally during design. Speaker locations, wiring, and acoustics are much easier to get right before ceilings close and finishes go in.
Tell us about your concept and your timeline, and we’ll help you plan the sound from day one.
“We are confident that a project with Pineapple Audio will not only improve your space, but it will help define it”
“Sound design further enhancing the multi sensory experience ”
Triangle Bar in Denver - LGBTQ bar. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation. Dance-ready sound for a longtime neighborhood favorite.
University of Chicago in Hyde Park - university. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for the campus Arts Lawn and event spaces.
USO Illinois Great Lakes Center in North Chicago, IL - service member center. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for lounge and events.
Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, IL - outdoor shopping center. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for courtyard and common-area sound.
Etta in Culver City, CA - wood-fired restaurant by What If Syndicate. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for dining room and patio.
Etta in Scottsdale, AZ - wood-fired restaurant by What If Syndicate. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for dining room and patio.
Cafe Sophie in Chicago's Gold Coast - European-style cafe and market. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation. Easy all-day sound.
Etta in Chicago's Bucktown - wood-fired restaurant by What If Syndicate. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for the dining room and patio.
2Bears Tavern in Chicago's Uptown - LGBTQ bar. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation. Friendly, party-ready sound for the neighborhood.
Etta in Chicago's River North - wood-fired restaurant by What If Syndicate. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for dining and bar.
Trivoli Tavern in Chicago's West Loop - Hogsalt tavern. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation. Warm, old-school sound for a supper-club room.
Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago's River North - jazz club and restaurant. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for nightly live jazz.
Green Street Smoked Meats in Chicago's West Loop - Hogsalt barbecue joint. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for a rowdy, rustic hall.
The Dive Motel in Nashville - retro motel and bar. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation, from the swanky dive bar to party-ready rooms.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans in the Warehouse District - hotel. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation, including the rooftop pool club.
Canopy by Hilton San Francisco SoMa - hotel. Pineapple Audio AV design and installation for lobby, restaurant and bar spaces.
Our Projects, Across the Map
