What began as a modest, seasonal bar on the shores of Lake Aldrian, in Tillmitsch in southern Styria, has developed into one of the Austrian region’s premier hotspots. Ankerpunkt is the vision of Leo Rath, a DJ and house legend in Austria, and his wife Manuela. The beach club is now open all year round and boasts its own beach, a bar and restaurant, along with lawns and terraces for lazy summer days. Music takes centre stage and accompanies guests throughout the day and into the party night.

‘I am a DJ myself and the right sound for Ankerpunkt is an important concern for me,’ says Rath, who wanted to bring a touch of Rimini and Ibiza flair to Styria with his club. ‘After some research, I became aware of KV2 sound systems. The sound quality of KV2 just totally convinced me and I quickly realised, this is what I need for Ankerpunkt.’

He looked to event and club specialist Plusmusic Ibiza, who were also responsible for the sound of legendary hotspots such as Amnesia and Cova Santa in Ibiza. All systems integration was performed by Austrian A/V specialist Happy Sound. The end result is impressive, and brings with it concentrated sound power…

For the main outdoor system alone, Plusmusic specified two SL412 tops together with eight VHD4.18 quad 18-inch subwoofer systems, with a pair of CS12s to handle fill duties. Inside the main restaurant is a DJ stage equipped with a pair of SL412 tops and four ES2.6 high-output active subwoofers. The other restaurant areas feature a mix of EX6 and EX10 active speakers, complemented by EX1.2 subwoofers. Ankerpunkt’s guests are also treated to premium quality sound in the veranda, which features 20 Cube speakers – KV2’s most bijou offering to date but with disproportionately clean and powerful sound for its diminutive proportions. Low end is delivered by five ESD1.10s powered by five ESP1000 amplifiers.

Sound also accompanies the guests on the terrace and the spacious lawns – four ESD15 three-way passive loudspeakers with wide dispersion characteristics are turn driven by two ESP1000 amplifiers. The set-up is completed by a pair of EX12s as DJ monitors. Sixty-two KV2 loudspeakers and several amplifiers adorn the popular party and relaxation location.

‘Leo is overjoyed with the result; he knows he chose the right product,’ Gianluca Trevisan from Plusmusic in Switzerland reports.