As an international hub, Washington, D.C. has always been an always-on cultural scene, with über-trendy night spots and “eat and be seen” restaurants opening seemingly every week. Shōtō is the newest addition to U.K. restauranteur Arjun Waney’s. The ambience is a contemporary take on traditional Japanese casual, with tight, punchy audio provided by a compact but powerful DAS Audio sound system.
Audio in the main dining area is handled by 27 DAS Audio Quantum Series Q-23-T two-way full-range systems. The Q-23-T’s compact look and short-throw design is exactly what the room called for, explained managing partner Arman Naqi. “We wanted a system that would deliver full sound, very musical sound, but not overpower people’s conversations. And we wanted it to look great yet blend in seamlessly with the rest of the room’s décor.”
