Philadelphia has not been much of a winter wonderland for the past few years; this year, however, Mother Nature has decided to make up for lost time. After a winter storm, there is always something calming about taking that first […]
The 2020 AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Design Awards were recently announced and Metropolitan Acoustics was proudly part of three amazing winning teams. Here are our winning projects as detailed in the announcement: University of Pennsylvania – Richards Medical Research Library […]
Our December 2020 Newsletter included a variety of headphone recommendations for work, pleasure, and working out. However, even acousticians can get carried away with volume levels in an attempt to get “more bass to the face”. Metropolitan Acoustics challenges you to add […]
Let the drums and dice roll! The Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia is scheduled to open in February 2021 to the general public and will become the second major casino within city limits. Metropolitan Acoustics was on the design team […]
More accolades for our fair city – shown above on a lovely winter night (photo credit: Felicia Doggett). With more office employees working at home amid the pandemic, greater emphasis has been placed on access to productivity-enabling services in cities […]
Most of us have been relegated to spending our time at home for work and play, connecting with colleagues and family through virtual means. An important part of this less-than-ideal experience is the performance of our headphones. So, you may […]
2100 Hamilton has hit the top! This new mixed use residential development project is under construction and a recent topping celebration noted this momentous occasion. Click the link for the story as provided by Cecil Baker Architects. Perfectly situated near […]
What does noise cost us in terms of productivity, health, and basic sanity? Our Business Manager Mary stumbled upon this podcast on the radio that answers that question and more. “Please Get Your Noise Out Of My Ears” was produced […]
This lab/Chinese shar-pei mix has found a home in Felicia’s household. Who doesn’t love a furry companion to keep you company while working from home? Looks like Matty has adjusted just fine to his new surroundings! Below is an […]
When sight ceases to be a reliable means of navigating through the world, hearing has an opportunity to take over. Many animals – like bats, killer whales, and dolphins – use echolocation in lieu of visual cues. Echolocation is a […]