It can now be revealed that Sonos has carried out its first install for the professional market for the JUNE collection of Pilates studios, in Vienna, Austria. Integrator PS Technik specified twenty Sonos Five, six Era 100 and Sonos Architectural by Sonance Outdoor Speakers.
The JUNE Townhouse pilates studio, the second in the group’s portfolio, is in the first district of Vienna. Spanning two floors of a historic converted townhouse, it comprises five rooms and bathrooms, as well as an outdoor courtyard space. An initiative of owner Julia Fodor, and her business partners, the studio opened in October 2024 with music as a vital part of its vibe.
The Sonos Five speakers were installed primarily in the studio areas. Each Sonos Five speaker is designed to fill up to 250sqft. Sonos Era 100 speakers were installed in the lobby area and the bathrooms, while Sonos Architectural by Sonance Outdoor Speakers were deployed in the outdoor space.
The challenging acoustics of the building meant that Sonos Trueplay technology played a key role in getting the audio balance right. This software is designed to measure the acoustics of the room then fine-tunes the EQ to suit the space.
Stephan Pfriemer, owner of PS Technik explained: “We opted for Sonos Play Fives in the studios based on the logistics of the space. The Sonos Play Fives are installed in the corners of each studio, close to the high ceilings and positioned downwards to concentrate music towards the main workout space – it plays directly to the people.”
Fodor added: “Our classes start when the Sonos speakers play. From the first beat, our guests are put into the right mindset for the workout ahead. The audio is exceptionally clear, you can hear every detail of the music, which is important as our playlists are carefully curated to set the tone for every single class. And no matter where you are situated the audio consistently surrounds you, so everyone in the studio enjoys the same experience.
“The Era 100 speakers project finely tuned, crisp stereo sound outwards to the left and right side, enveloping a space with rich audio while being small and discreet – making them ideal for the smaller communal spaces like the lobby and bathrooms.”
To ensure only JUNE staff could access and control the Sonos system, Pfriemer set up two separate networks. The first enables instructors and staff to access the music libraries and control the audio from dedicated iPads, while the other is a guest Wi-Fi network for visitors.
Fodor concluded: “Our instructors move between studios, so the audio system needed to be consistent in every room, and simple to use…there’s not much time to connect to a playlist and get started with the next class. The Sonos system is so easy and intuitive to use. Our instructors have the JUNE playlists stored on iPads – one in each studio – which means that somebody can just come in and pick up where the previous instructor has left off.”
