Wet Room

Wet rooms present an even more demanding environment than a standard bathroom for a custom installation, with the entire floor area typically exposed to direct water during use, and consistently high humidity throughout. Speakers specified for a wet room installation need to carry a genuinely robust waterproof rating, capable of withstanding not just moisture in the air but potential direct water contact, splashing and regular exposure to steam and condensation.

This makes it particularly important to check a speaker's specific IP rating carefully before specifying it for a wet room, ensuring it's rated appropriately for the specific zone and level of water exposure involved. In-ceiling speakers remain the most popular choice for wet room installations, positioning the speaker away from direct water contact while still delivering sound throughout the space, though fully rated on-wall options are also available for certain zones outside the main wet area.

Given the demanding nature of a wet room environment, specifying a speaker rated specifically for this level of water exposure is essential for a safe, reliable, long-lasting installation.