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PRO-AVL Vietnam delivers festival-grade professional sound system for Ha Long’s 5,000-capacity Valley Beach Club following typhoon recovery and major expansion
HA LONG, Vietnam – August 2025 – Valley Beach Club, northern Vietnam’s most ambitious outdoor entertainment destination, has completed a remarkable transformation with the installation of a state-of-the-art L-Acoustics K1 professional sound system. The 5,000-capacity venue, situated on the pristine shores of Ha Long Bay, has established itself as one of Asia’s premier beachside EDM destinations through its commitment to delivering festival-grade audio experiences.
Located on a spectacular 4,800-square-metre beachfront site, Valley Beach Club attracts a regular programme of international artists and DJs ranked in the DJ Mag Top 100. The venue’s nightly programming offers dance music festival experiences that have positioned it among Asia’s elite beach clubs, drawing EDM enthusiasts from across the region to its unique coastal setting.
Rising Stronger Through Adversity
Valley Beach Club’s relationship with L-Acoustics began in mid-2019 with an initial K2 system installation at their previous location. In early 2024, the club relocated to its current expansive beachfront site, where the significantly larger space demanded an enhanced audio solution featuring additional K2, K1-SB, and KS28 components.
However, a powerful typhoon that struck the region later in 2024 caused substantial damage to several K2 enclosures, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity for the venue’s ambitious ownership team.
“The restoration process following the typhoon provided Valley Beach Club with a unique opportunity to elevate their audio capabilities to match their vision,” explains Mr. Thang from PRO-AVL Vietnam, L-Acoustics Certified Distributor headquartered in Hanoi. “The venue’s ownership specifically requested a K1 system design, recognizing that L-Acoustics’ flagship line array speakers are synonymous with world-class EDM programming.”
The comprehensive restoration was completed in November 2024, featuring a sophisticated K1 system configuration designed by L-Acoustics APAC Senior Application Engineer, Chung Wah Khiew. Working in close collaboration with the PRO-AVL Vietnam team, Khiew’s innovative design proposal was accepted without hesitation, demonstrating the venue’s unwavering commitment to audio excellence.
Engineering Excellence for Coastal Challenges
Valley Beach Club’s stunning beachside location presents unique acoustic challenges that demand precision engineering. The venue operates within a densely populated entertainment district where neighboring venues create a complex, noise-sensitive audio environment.
“Designing an optimal system for Valley Beach Club required careful consideration of both the unique coastal environment and the venue’s ambitious programming requirements,” notes Mr. Thang of PRO-AVL Vietnam. “The K1’s superior power and precision capabilities ensure consistent, impactful sound coverage across the entire venue while minimizing spillage to surrounding properties.”
The coastal setting also subjects equipment to significant climatic challenges, from salt-air exposure to dramatic weather fluctuations. The K1 system’s robust construction and advanced environmental protection ensure reliable performance in these demanding conditions.
Festival-Grade Performance Architecture
The new installation showcases the full power of L-Acoustics’ flagship K1 technology. The main system features left/right hangs of four K1-SB subwoofers and twelve K1 line array elements, with two K2 enclosures per side providing extended coverage. Six ground stacks of four KS28 subwoofers each are strategically positioned at the front of the stage, delivering the massive low-end impact essential for contemporary EDM programming.
Front-fill coverage is provided through carefully positioned A10 loudspeakers: two sets of A10 Wide enclosures atop the outer subwoofer stacks and two sets of dual A10 Focus units on the middle stacks. This configuration ensures consistent coverage across all audience areas, from the main dance floor to elevated viewing positions.
Performing DJs benefit from dedicated monitoring through a pair of A15 enclosures mounted on KS21 subwoofers, providing clear, powerful monitoring that cuts through the main system’s massive output. The entire installation is powered by 24 LA12X amplified controllers operating over a Milan-AVB network protocol with seamless audio network redundancy, creating a robust, reliable infrastructure that supports the venue’s demanding technical requirements.
Seamless Integration Excellence
The K1 installation was executed with remarkable efficiency, minimizing impact on Valley Beach Club’s busy operational schedule. The collaborative expertise of L-Acoustics APAC and PRO-AVL Vietnam teams enabled precise coordination throughout the complex installation process, ensuring the venue maintained its programming commitments during the upgrade.
“Managing an installation of this scale while keeping the venue operational requires meticulous planning and flawless execution,” notes Mr. Thang of PRO-AVL Vietnam. “The L-Acoustics ecosystem’s reliability and our team’s experience made it possible to deliver exceptional results on schedule.”
Transforming the Artist and Audience Experience
The impact of the new K1 system extends far beyond technical specifications. International artists performing at Valley have responded positively to the festival-grade audio quality, with the enhanced professional sound system elevating the venue’s appeal to top-tier talent.
Vietnamese musician, composer, and producer Bui Huy Tuan, who facilitated the connection between PRO-AVL Vietnam and Valley Beach Club, experienced the system’s transformative capabilities firsthand.
“Having experienced K1 at large-scale concerts featuring artists like Adele, BlackPink, and Bruno Mars, I was overwhelmed by the experience with K1 at Valley Beach Club,” reveals Bui Huy Tuan. “The sophistication in each frequency range creates something magical—for the first time in a club environment, I could hear bass melodies with perfect clarity. The frequency separation at different listening angles creates a complete, clear experience that brings entirely different emotions to the club space.”
Future-Ready Technology Platform
The new K1 installation positions Valley Beach Club as a future-ready venue capable of accommodating evolving production demands. The professional sound system ‘s scalable design, advanced networking capabilities, and compatibility with emerging audio processing technologies ensure the venue remains at the forefront of EDM entertainment.
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