{"id":1139386,"date":"2026-03-19T12:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=press-release&p=1139386"},"modified":"2026-03-25T12:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T11:25:20","slug":"dystopia-selects-l-acoustics-a-series-for-controlled-club-sound-and-dj-comfort-in-central-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/press-releases\/dystopia-selects-l-acoustics-a-series-for-controlled-club-sound-and-dj-comfort-in-central-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"DYSTOPIA Selects L-Acoustics A Series for Controlled Club Sound and DJ Comfort in Central Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bestec Audio uses A10i directivity and rear rejection to maintain low-frequency energy on the floor while reducing booth spill in Shibuya\u2019s new underground venue<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tokyo, Japan \u2013 March 2026<\/strong> \u2013 In Shibuya\u2019s Maruyamacho nightlife district, new entertainment venue UTOPIA \/ DYSTOPIA has opened with a dual concept: one floor dedicated to visual expression and social energy, the other designed entirely around sound. While UTOPIA offers a vividly designed bar environment wrapped in red d\u00e9cor and artwork, the basement-level DYSTOPIA has been conceived as a compact underground club where music takes absolute priority. Operated by LD&K Co Ltd, the company behind hospitality and live music destinations including Udagawa Caf\u00e9, Dogenzaka Church, Shimokitazawa Shangri-La and Shibuya Kinmirai Kaikan, the venue reflects a deliberate move toward high-performance sound in an intimate nightlife setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To deliver that experience, LD&K partnered with Bestec Audio, L-Acoustics Certified Partner in Japan, with sound design led by Satoru Kozukue. The brief was to create a system capable of delivering physical bass impact while preserving clarity, control and listening comfort throughout a narrow underground room, where reflections could quickly compromise intelligibility and fatigue-free listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DYSTOPIA nightclub chooses L-Acoustics A Series for controlled club sound and DJ comfort<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe wanted bass you can physically feel, but with a sound character that stays disciplined and precise,\u201d says venue manager Shunya<\/strong> Kaneko. \u201cThe aim was not simply loudness, but a sound that allows people to stay focused on the music for long periods without fatigue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kozukue says the room itself quickly determined the system approach. Although the ceiling height offered useful acoustic volume, the long, narrow dimensions meant loudspeaker directivity would be critical to controlling reflections and preserving consistency across the floor. \u201cIn that kind of space, speakers with overly wide directivity create unwanted reflections very quickly,\u201d he explains. \u201cWe needed something that could deliver power while maintaining control and clarity, and L-Acoustics was the clear answer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L-Acoustics Certified Partner Bestec created a system capable of delivering physical bass impact while preserving clarity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A10i directivity delivers control across floor and booth
<\/strong>The installed system comprises two A10i Wide<\/a> per side, with a centrally positioned KS21i<\/a> subwoofer beneath the DJ booth. DJ monitoring is provided by X8i<\/a>, while amplification is handled by LA4X<\/a> and LA2Xi<\/a> amplified controllers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bestec\u2019s design focused on achieving even coverage across the dancefloor while carefully limiting energy reaching the booth. This allowed the venue to maintain strong low-frequency impact for audiences while creating a more controlled working environment for DJs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An L-Acoustics KS21isubwoofer was centrally positioned beneath the DJ booth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the most noticeable results has been the degree of isolation achieved behind the main system. \u201cWhen onstage, the rear rejection is immediately noticeable,\u201d says a member of the Bestec audio team. \u201cThe main system remains highly controlled, which means DJs can work comfortably with the X8 monitors at an optimal level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the monitor tonal balance closely reflects the main PA, DJs are able to hear transient detail clearly without excessive monitor volume, reducing fatigue during longer performances. \u201cYou can hear the edge of the beat very clearly without pushing monitor volume too high,\u201d the team adds. \u201cThat makes a real difference during long sets because ear fatigue is reduced.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L-Acoustics A series was chosen for even coverage across the dancefloor while carefully limiting energy reaching the booth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Low-frequency impact without excessive volume
<\/strong>Audience reaction has reinforced the design approach. Guests regularly comment on the combination of physical low-end impact and listening comfort, noting that the system delivers strong bass while still allowing conversation on the dancefloor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kozukue, that comes from efficiency rather than sheer level. \u201cIn reality, we are not running the system at extreme volume,\u201d he says. \u201cThe subwoofer works efficiently, and because the sound stays clean, it feels powerful without becoming tiring. That balance is what allows people to enjoy the space for longer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amplification for the L-Acoustics sound system is handled by LA4X and LA2Xi amplified controllers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Kaneko, specifying L-Acoustics has also become part of DYSTOPIA\u2019s identity within Tokyo\u2019s club landscape. \u201cThe fact that we installed L-Acoustics has already become a talking point among people in the club community,\u201d he says. \u201cThere are many excellent speaker brands, but bringing L-Acoustics into a venue of this scale was important to us because it creates a clear point of difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI want club audiences across Japan to experience this level of sound quality,\u201d Kaneko adds. \u201cAnd I hope visitors from overseas leave saying they discovered an incredible L-Acoustics club in Tokyo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on UTOPIA \/ DYSTOPIA, please visit https:\/\/www.udagawacafe.com\/utopia-dystopia\/<\/a> \u00a0More information on Bestec Audio can be found at https:\/\/www.bestecaudio.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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