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West8 nightclub equipped with EAW sound system

Integrator Ihomi has designed and installed a complete Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) sound system for West8, a newly opened nightclub in downtown Los Angeles.

The system, which features EAW MKD Series loudspeakers, SB Series subwoofers and UXA amplifiers, was engineered to deliver high SPL and control in a challenging basement space beneath a residential building. “The owners knew exactly what kind of sound they wanted”, says Oscar Naranjo, COO of Ihomi. “They’ve been in the club scene for years, going back to the Avalon days when EAW was known for that signature club sound. They wanted to bring that same energy and quality back to downtown LA.”

For West8, Ihomi designed a layout that balanced coverage and control across multiple listening zones. The main system includes two MKD1294 loudspeakers for the left and right mains, complemented by eight MKD1096 speakers - two dedicated for DJ monitoring and six providing zone coverage throughout the space. Low-end energy comes from three EAW SB825P and two SB250z subwoofers, with additional EAW CIS300 loudspeakers extending sound into the restrooms.

Ihomi specified four EAW amplifiers and integrated an Allen & Heath AHM system for management, giving West8’s team a simple control interface. “We could separate the zones, control EQ and make the interface easy for the client”, says Naranjo. “Just simple volume control on their end, while we handle all the back-end tuning. We used EAW’s Resolution software along with Smaart software to fine-tune the system.”

As the club is in the basement of a downtown building, Ihomi faced specific acoustic and spatial challenges. “We had to be strategic about sub placement and tuning because there are apartments above”, Naranjo explains. “We positioned two subs under the DJ booth, one under the entrance stairway, and others around the room for even coverage.”

(Photos: EAW/West8)

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