Vincent Michael Salon, Orange County, CA
The Idea
When Jeff Brewer, Vice President of Sales at SoundTube Entertainment, sat down in his stylist’s chair at Vincent Michael Salon in Orange County, California, he realized something: the salon experience could sound better. Music was always playing, but customers had no control over what they heard.
Jeff saw an opportunity to introduce the SoundTube Focal Point, a speaker designed to deliver highly directional sound. Mounted directly above Vince’s chair, the speaker lets each client enjoy their own music, podcast, or audiobook without disturbing anyone else in the salon.
The Solution: SoundTube Focal Point
The Focal Point FP6030-II is an innovative speaker that uses advanced planar driver technology to create a tight, conical audio beam. When placed above a listener, it creates a personal listening zone similar to wearing headphones, but without anything on your ears. Sound is clear and focused in the listening area, while ambient noise in the room is unaffected.
This makes it ideal for environments where multiple audio sources exist in the same space, such as museums, retail stores, libraries, and now, salons.
How It Works at the Salon
Vince, the salon owner and stylist, worked with a local integrator, Rob Miller, owner of AV Pros in San Clemente, to install the Focal Point above his chair so that each client can choose their own soundtrack. With a quick connection from their phone to the Sonos app, the speaker directs audio straight to the client, while the rest of the salon continues with its own ambiance.
“Clients love it,” said Vince. “They’re surprised the sound is so clear and private, almost like it’s following them. Some listen to podcasts, others choose their favorite playlist. It makes their time in the chair more enjoyable and personalized.”
Why Integrators Should Care
For integrators, the Vincent Michael Salon installation demonstrates the versatility and marketability of SoundTube’s Focal Point speaker. While it has long been popular in museums, exhibits, and libraries for its ability to deliver private audio in public spaces, this project shows how integrators can extend their use into hospitality, health, and personal service businesses.
- New Applications: Salons, spas, medical waiting rooms, airport lounges, and doctor/dentist offices.
- Customer Experience: Adds value by giving clients personalized, premium experience.
- Easy Integration: Simple to install above a chair, kiosk, or workstation with minimal wiring.
- Revenue Opportunity: A unique product that integrators can propose to differentiate their portfolio.
The Result
For Vince, the installation has enhanced his salon’s atmosphere and built client loyalty. For SoundTube, it demonstrates how the Focal Point speaker creates new opportunities for integrators to deliver audio in creative, profitable ways.
“Focal Point is an Ingenious. By Design. solution that turns audio into a personal experience,” said Jeff Brewer, VP, Residential Sales, SoundTube. “It is not just about technology; it is about improving everyday moments. Whether you are in a salon chair or walking through a museum, Focal Point creates a private soundscape. With over a million hair salons in the United States as of 2025, the opportunity is significant, giving integrators a clear path to grow their product offering and expand into new environments.”
About Focal Point
The SoundTube Focal Point FP6030-II delivers highly directional audio through advanced planar driver technology. Available in multiple sizes to cover a single or dual seated area. It mounts easily in ceilings and creates a narrow sound cone targeted at a specific listening area. Common applications include museums, libraries, retail, kiosks, airports, gaming stations, and any space that benefits from focused audio without headphones.
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SoundTube Entertainment. Ingenious. By Design.
SoundTube Entertainment is at the forefront of end-to-end Dante-enabled audio systems for everyday applications. SoundTube’s goal is to provide a simple, cost-effective path to advanced audio networking without the typical complexity. SoundTube offers the world’s broadest assortment of IP-enabled PoE speakers, along with a full range of Dante-enabled components. Our hallmarks are easy programming and operation without specialized training; affordability for everyday applications such as restaurants, retail, and residential spaces; and centralized monitoring and control of all Dante-enabled components.
With over 70 years of innovation in commercial and residential audio, SoundTube continues to pioneer industry-standard categories like pendant speakers and 360° sound. As one of the few vertically integrated U.S. speaker manufacturers, SoundTube ensures quality control from voice coil winding to finished systems at its facilities in Kansas and Florida.
