Void Acoustics is responding to the growing convergence of sound and spatial design with the expansion of its Natural Wood finish option across the Venu V2 Series, signalling a clear shift towards audio systems that are as visually considered as they are sonically capable. Driven by increasing demand from design-led hospitality venues, listening bars and retail environments, the move sees what was once a custom offering transition into a more accessible, standardised option within the portfolio.

The newly formalised Natural Wood Collection is now available across the Venu V2 range in two real timber finishes—Barewood and Vintage—each tailored to complement distinct interior aesthetics. From May 2026, the Venu 6 V2, Venu 8 V2 and Venu 208 models will be available as stocked items in Natural Wood, streamlining specification and procurement for projects where material finish plays a critical role in the overall design narrative.

Crucially, the introduction of these finishes does not alter the core engineering of the Venu V2 Series. Natural Wood models are built to the same acoustic and structural standards as their standard counterparts, ensuring identical performance, full system compatibility and installation flexibility across the range. The development underscores Void Acoustics’ approach of integrating design sensibility without compromising technical integrity.

Aesthetically, the Barewood finish retains the natural tone and visible grain of the timber, lending itself to light, contemporary interiors often associated with minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired spaces. In contrast, the Vintage finish applies a deeper, oak-inspired stain that enhances the grain structure while introducing warmth and depth, aligning well with boutique hospitality settings and heritage-driven environments.

“Natural Wood isn’t something new for us. We’ve been producing Natural Wood finishes of the Venu Series for many years as custom requests. What we’ve seen recently is a huge increase in demand from listening bars, hospitality venues and design led spaces where the sound system is designed to sit naturally within the overall aesthetic. Because of that momentum, we’ve decided to make certain Natural Wood Venu models stocked items rather than purely custom. It’s great to see the market moving in this direction,” commented Sam Brandon, Managing Director, Void Acoustics.