When DND Club opened its doors in China, it wasn’t just its size or the US$7.7m investment behind it that caught people’s attention, it was also the immersive audio experience that set it aside from other clubs on the Maoming nightlife scene. At the core of this remarkable experience is KV2 Audio’s flagship VHD5 system, a high-definition, point-source loudspeaker that sets standards for clarity and impact.
‘Our goal was to create an atmosphere where every beat and every note feels alive,’ says Peter Chen from YueShun Entertainment Company, the club’s investors. ‘We needed a system that could deliver not just volume, but clarity, even at peak energy levels.’
DND Club’s mission goes beyond conventional clubbing; the space aims to provide a environment where patrons feel the music. ‘From day one, we knew the audio system had to be exceptional,’ says Alexander Wong, KV2 clubs market manager in China.
The quest for a suitable system led to the VHD5. The DND Club set-up includes two VHD5.0 Mid-Hi loudspeakers powered by dedicated VHD5000amplifiers, a pair of VHD8.10 Low-Mid loudspeakers, and an array of 40 ESD1.18subwoofers placed around the main bar hall. ‘This configuration provides the depth and intensity needed for a club of this scale,’ Wong explains. ‘The VHD5 system fills every corner of the 3,000sq-m venue with precision, making every performance feel intimate and powerful.’
The choice of KV2’s VHD5 system stemmed from a visit to Wuhan’s Forever Club, where DND’s team first witnessed its capabilities. Captivated by its sound, they sought out KV2 to replicate it at DND Club. After a six-month build, DND opened with one of the most advanced sound installations in the region, thanks to design and the expertise of KV2’s audio engineers.
‘Building a venue of this magnitude and achieving such refined sound quality was challenging but incredibly rewarding,’ Wong says. ‘The configuration we used at DND Club is the first of its kind in Maoming and one of the most ambitious set-ups for KV2 in a club environment.’
In addition to the main hall, DND Club offers five private rooms, each equipped with KV2 ESD12 loudspeakers and ESD1.18 subwoofers. These intimate spaces provide a personalised experience for guests who want the same high-quality sound in a more private setting.
Since opening, DND Club has exceeded expectations, wooing artists and patrons with a sound that feels immersive and expansive. The system’s performance aligns with DND’s vision of a transformative nightlife experience, blending technology and design into an environment where sound becomes part of the experience.
‘For artists, the audio clarity allows for true creative expression,’ Chen concludes. ‘For guests, it’s about the quality of the experience. They don’t just hear the music – they feel it.’
See also:
Forever opens in Wuhan
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