A new L-Acoustics K3 concert sound system has been installed at the Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte Concert Hall, commonly known as The Luxembourg Philharmonie, in Luxembourg. The concert hall, in the international banking quarter of Kirchberg, opened in 2005 and has quickly became a vital cultural hub, now hosting nearly 400 performances annually in an array of genres, including classical, jazz and world music.
The venue’s programming versatility is mirrored in its fluctuating audience capacity, encompassing three performance spaces, including the principal Grande Auditorium which can accommodate anywhere from 400 to 1,500 spectators, depending on its configuration.
The venue already featured an L-Acoustics dV-DOSC installation. In 2022, wishing to upgrade its sound system, L-Acoustics K3 was chosen during a competitive selection process. The installation was recently completed by distributor Babbel & Haeger, in support of Pro Musik, a Luxembourg-based events management service provider.
The system comprises two hangs of nine L-Acoustics K3 per side, with six KS21 subwoofers providing low-end extension, covering both the main floor and the balcony seating areas without obstructing sightlines. Near-fill is accomplished with two A10 Focus and two A10 Wide. Front-fill is handled by four X8, and the entire system is powered by LA4X amplified controllers. Calibration was managed by Sebastian Wittrock and Christian Schmid from L-Acoustics.
Max Kaub, integrator at Pro Musik, said: “There are a lot of great-sounding venues, but the Philharmonie wanted to up the ante and bring in a world-class system for a world-class concert hall. This made recommending L-Acoustics an easy decision, and the K3 made perfect sense for its powerful full bandwidth and compact, flexible design.”
Hagen Tschek, technical manager at the Luxembourg Philharmonie, added: “We’re extremely pleased with the new L-Acoustics installation, which blends modern sound quality with the historical charm of our venue. The compact and lightweight K3 system has reduced the time it takes for us to set up, and we adapted to its features within a day. Our audiences have received this upgrade enthusiastically, praising the clarity and quality of the sound.”
