C Bar is an L-shaped venue with a relaxed yet elegant feel, where curves predominate, from its entrance - right the way through to its furniture. Also installed is a Turbosound loudspeaker system that comprises eight TXD-121s, four TXD-215s, four Impact 80s and a TXD-118 subwoofer all controlled by an LMS-D24 Loudspeaker Management System, installed by Louay Agha's Lebanon-based installation company, Thunder Electronics.
"The entrance to the bar is on the small side of the 'L'," explains Louay. "This is where we have installed the Impact 80s [compact passive 2-way loudspeakers with 8" LF drivers] with TXD-118 subs, as this area has a more subtle type of music. In the long part of the 'L', where the DJ and bar area are, we have installed the eight TXD-121 and the TXD-215 sub."
Louay's decision to opt for the TXD-121 was prompted by his desire to ensure that he provided sufficient power in a unit that includes a two-stage high frequency protection system to prevent any untoward over-driving. "I went for these to be on the safe side," he smiles. "And I love the sound of the TXD-215 double 15", so that's why I chose those.
"For background I always use products from the Impact line and I add the TXD-118 for fill. Using Turbosound's LMS-D24 makes the system sound better and also offers added protection to the speakers."
In an area such as Dubai, where new, highly sophisticated buildings are appearing at a rate of knots, does C Bar stand out from the crowd? "When friends of mine went there they said it sounded 10 times better than anywhere else they'd been to," says Louay. "That's why people go there. They want to impress and they like the music."
Louay goes on to explain the reason behind his choice of product: "In Lebanon, when you want to start building a name for yourself, it helps to ally yourself with a known brand. Not only that, I like the family atmosphere at Turbosound. It's very important for me. Every time I ask for their help I get it and every time I ask a question I get a full answer.
"I've had lots of offers from other loudspeaker manufacturers, but I always say 'I'm sorry, it's taken a long time for me to build my reputation and I'm going to stick with Turbosound!'"
(Chris Henry)
