Best of 2025: Featured Holosonics Installations
Each year, Holosonics technology finds its way into remarkable spaces around the world. In 2025, those spaces ranged from children’s hospitals and museums to college campuses and large-scale immersive art environments.
Rather than ranking projects by size or scope, we asked members of the Holosonics team a simple question: Which installation stood out to you most this year, and why? Their answers highlight not only the versatility of Audio Spotlight speakers, but also the human impact of thoughtful sound design.
Below are our team’s Best of 2025 selections.
AMETA Center
AT MID-STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE | STEVENS POINT, WICSONSIN
Designed and installed by Brilliant Marketing
Selected by Sean Carolan
Sean recalls being excited from the very first conversation about this project.
When I first spoke with Bradley at Brillant Marketing, about his upcoming project, I was thrilled to collaborate and couldn’t wait to see the final results. What makes this installation truly special is Bradley’s custom-built mount, designed to hold an array of three AS-24iX speakers. This setup delivers a larger, more immersive listening experience—even at significant distances. To top it off, the speakers feature custom color printing, perfectly matching the environment for a seamless, integrated look. Another interesting thing about the installation space is that not only do our Audio Spotlight speakers deliver focused sound for private kiosk experiences, but also incorporate the JBL Synthesis system which fills the room with rich audio for larger gatherings and events.
EQUIPMENT USED
AS-24iX (3)
Custom Printed Fabric (color match)
Bespoke triple-transducer array mount
Video wall
Touchscreen control kiosk
The Storm Remembered / Reactivated
AT THE ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM | BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Designed and installed by Skooby Laposky
Selected by Joseph Stulpin
Joseph worked closely with the artist, whose exhibit was installed locally.
It was a pleasure assisting and supplying Skooby Laposky for The Storm Remembered / Reactivated at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, which happens to be my favorite local museum. The AS-168iX was used to deliver continuous "calm lake" sounds until a user approached the empty frame, triggering the motion sensor to evoke sounds of a storm. In the absence of the physical piece, the user was able to experience the stolen masterpiece through sound. Skooby really leveraged our smallest speaker in a big way! I love to see artists rethink sound in creative ways, and Skooby knocked it out of the park.
EQUIPMENT USED
AS-168iX (1)
Bluetooth
Custom kiosk housing
Raspberry Pi playing continuous soundtrack
MicroSD card with storm sound effects
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
CRESTVIEW HILLS RENOVATION | CRESTVIEW HILLS, KENTUCKY
Designed by Kolar | Installed by Messer / Triversity Construction
Selected by Cristofer Osden
For Cristofer, this project resonated on a deeply personal level.
This year brought the third successful installation at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. As a father, I fully appreciate what Kolar and CCH set out to accomplish here — not just making the facility feel less intimidating to their little guests, but truly a warm, welcoming and enjoyable experience. Adding immersive "scavenger hunts" with both visuals and sound, drawing their attention away from the reality of sterile treatments and into a more comfortable world of imagination and exploration. It's always a special treat when we supply orders with Custom Printed Fabric too, and the way Kolar implemented that aspect here was both playfully fun and aesthetically beautiful!
“NEST: COLONY”
AT VILLAGE NUMÉRIQUE 2025 | MONTREAL, CANADA
Designed and installed by Studio Iregular
Selected by Dr. F. Joseph Pompei, President and CEO
For Dr. Pompei, “NEST: COLONY” represents the intersection of art, engineering, and ambition.
I always appreciate high-level engineering, attention to detail, and the passion to achieve what seems impossible. When our sales and marketing teams shared Studio Iregular's unique art project, it was an ambitious pitch. They claimed it was a working concept for what could become the future of advertising in retail and public spaces. With 3D motion sensing technology, tracking guest engagement, motorized robotic arm mounts instantly reposition several Audio Spotlight speakers as people moved freely around a physical space. How they were able to track listeners, precisely targeting them with private sound beams throughout — all fluidly, in real time — it reminded me why we're here: To push the limits of imagination and technology. To bend the very laws of physics. The intersection of art and science is a powerful reminder of why we innovate.
This project builds on an ongoing collaboration with Studio Iregular, who have created multiple immersive installations using Holosonics technology.
EQUIPMENT USED
AS-24iX (9)
Iregular's SONAR sound location technology
Motorized robotic arm mounts
Floor-laid video displays
Creative Collaboration
From comforting children in healthcare settings to redefining immersive art and education, these projects reflect the breadth of what focused sound can achieve. Each installation is different, but all share a commitment to thoughtful design and meaningful experiences.
We are grateful to the designers, artists, and partners who continue to push boundaries with us, and to the Holosonics team members who help bring these ideas to life.