Tuscany recently expanded its boundaries with the Milan opening of Toscanino, a
concept store developed with the intent to spread Tuscan culture, values and
traditions outside of its region.
Toscanino promotes items made in Tuscany by providing top-of-the-line products and
craftsmanship, typical of the region. Located in the heart of the fashion capital, the
store includes a restaurant, a food market and a kitchen for teaching as well as
tasting. The project was developed by Tuscan Simone Arnetoli, founder of Galateo
Ricevimenti, who aims to open another eight outlets in Europe by 2020 and distribute
worldwide to countries like Japan, China, the United States and Russia.
The company stakeholders selected K-array as the audio solution for their store. K-
array’s unique products and innovative technology are made in Tuscany – researched,
designed and produced from start to finish – in the countryside outside of Florence.
Taking advantage of the speakers’ discreetness, Toscanino had four ultra-mini Lyzard-
KZ12 line arrays installed in the mezzanine of the store.
The loudspeakers were paired with two compact Rumble-KU26 subwoofers for the
low-end frequencies. On the ground level, three Kobra-KK52 speakers and one
Rumble-KU210 subwoofer have been employed with one Kommander-KA24 powering
both areas. To regulate the volume of the two areas independently, the KA-POT1
accessory was added in the bar area so management can adjust at their convenience.
“We are thrilled with our new audio system solution. Thanks to our friends at Exhibo
who helped us out step-by-step, it not only sounds great and enhances the ambience,
but it furthers our commitment to promoting worldwide our heritage and products
made in Tuscany,’ says Massimo Fontani, installer at GSM Impianti. “There could not
have been a better fit than K-array and now we are looking forward to the next store
opening.’
