Speaker setup for a working lab space

[ryhajlo]

I work in a fairly small electronics lab (about 25'x25'). We really want to get some speakers setup so we can listen to music, but we aren't really sure what would be best. The room has quite a bit of white noise in it already (laminar flow benches).t The ceiling has exposed rafters about 15' up that we could easily hang some speakers from. We have a budget of about $500. Do you guys have any ideas for a sound system for our situation?

 

[americanaudiophile]

Since you have a lot of white noise going on putting speakers far away from you will require much higher volume levels than the white noise. I would suggest putting speakers as close to your listening positions as possible. You don't mention what sources you want to use but you will need at least a receiver or integrated amplifier Given your budget you should be able to get 4 speakers. Maybe 2 pair of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290202
and a receiver like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16886971021&cm_re=stereo_receiver-_-86-971-021-_-Product