L-Acoustics A Series Brings Concert-Grade Sound to Kuala Lumpur’s Live House
L-Acoustics A Series and KS28 deliver premium sound reinforcement for a new Kuala Lumpur venue built for live bands, DJs and touring acts.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – November 2026 – A livehouse is a compact live music venue built around a professional sound system, designed to put the audience right inside the performance. Across East and Southeast Asia, the format has become one of nightlife’s fastest-growing draws; in China, nationwide livehouse bookings have doubled, and attendance over this year’s Spring Festival alone climbed 65% year on year. Kuala Lumpur’s Live House is one of the scene’s newest additions, opening with an L-Acoustics A Series system at its core.
Live House brings that spirit to Kuala Lumpur, pairing house bands sharp enough to make a Cantopop ballad and a Western chart hit feel like part of the same set with the energy of a nightclub and the hospitality of a restaurant. Its main performance floor is built for live bands, touring artists and DJ sets, while VIP suites on the upper level look down onto the stage.
The format itself is not new. The livehouse traces back to small, sound-focused clubs that emerged in Japan in the late 1960s and reached mainland Asia’s music scene in the 2000s, finding a wider audience after China’s television series The Big Band sparked fresh interest in band culture in 2019.
The A Series Answers a Multi-Format Brief
Live House’s brief called for a premium, concert-style experience. The venue required high speech intelligibility, powerful low-frequency performance and even coverage across both the main floor and VIP suites.
The sound system also needed to maintain clear sightlines, integrate discreetly with the venue’s LED walls, minimise unwanted sound spill between the main floor and VIP level, and deliver consistent performance across live bands, DJ sets and touring productions.
The L-Acoustics A Series was selected for its combination of compact form factor, high output capability, vocal intelligibility and consistent coverage. Its versatile design allows the system to deliver a powerful concert-grade experience while integrating seamlessly into the venue’s visual environment.
Soundvision Designs Around a Fixed Lighting Rig
One of the key technical challenges was integrating the sound system within the venue’s existing infrastructure, particularly the lighting rig, which had already been installed.
L-Acoustics Soundvision 3D acoustic modelling software was used to optimise loudspeaker positioning and coverage while accommodating the fixed rigging geometry and architectural constraints.
The modelling process enabled detailed evaluation of sound pressure level (SPL) distribution across the main performance floor and elevated VIP areas, while identifying potential acoustic reflections and ensuring appropriate coverage throughout the venue.
This approach also helped maintain the necessary clearances from LED walls and preserve audience sightlines without compromising system performance.
The overall project involved several stages, including system design, procurement, installation, commissioning and training. Careful coordination with the venue’s construction, lighting and video activities was essential to support the opening schedule.
A15i and KS28 Cover Floor and VIP Alike
The final deployment includes four L-Acoustics A15i Focus and one A15i Wide per side for the main hangs, reinforced by two KS28 subwoofers per side for powerful low-frequency reproduction.
An additional A15i Wide per side extends coverage towards the wider audience areas, complemented by two KS28 delay subwoofers per side.
Six X8 enclosures provide front-fill coverage across the main performance floor, while five X8i loudspeakers serve as delay speakers for the elevated VIP sofa area.
The system is powered by six LA4X and two LA12X amplified controllers, delivering the necessary processing and amplification for consistent system performance.
An LC16D AES/EBU-to-AVB interface enables seamless integration of digital audio sources into the network, supported by onboard Asynchronous Sample Rate Converters (ASRCs).
Two LS10 AVB switches provide reliable signal distribution across the Milan-AVB network infrastructure, with system monitoring and control managed through L-Acoustics Network Manager.
A Milan-AVB Network Ready to Grow
Beyond its immediate performance capabilities, the installation provides Live House with a scalable and future-ready audio infrastructure.
The Milan-AVB network architecture enables additional loudspeakers, amplified controllers and processing capabilities to be integrated as the venue’s operational requirements evolve, without requiring significant changes to the existing network infrastructure.
The system is designed to support a diverse range of performances, from intimate live band sessions to high-energy DJ sets and touring productions, while maintaining the clarity, impact and consistency associated with L-Acoustics sound reinforcement.
Supporting Malaysia’s Growing Live Entertainment Market
“We are seeing encouraging growth in the livehouse entertainment market in Malaysia, particularly as audiences increasingly seek premium live music experiences in more intimate and engaging environments,” says Eric Chua, Regional Sales Manager at L-Acoustics.
“As this market continues to evolve, there is also a growing recognition among venue owners and operators of the importance of investing in high-quality professional sound systems. Sound is no longer simply a technical requirement; it is a fundamental part of the overall entertainment experience and plays an important role in differentiating a venue from its competitors.
“We are delighted to see Live House Kuala Lumpur recognising the value of a premium audio brand like L-Acoustics and making sound quality a key priority in its venue development. This installation reflects our commitment to supporting the growing live entertainment industry in Malaysia and delivering exceptional sound experiences that connect artists and audiences.”
Delivering Consistent Performance Across Every Space
“The L-Acoustics A Series system has demonstrated its versatility and performance in delivering a consistent, high-quality listening experience throughout the venue,” says Kim Fai, Regional Application Engineer at L-Acoustics.
“From live band performances to high-energy DJ sets, the system provides excellent vocal clarity, powerful low-frequency impact and even coverage across both the main floor and VIP areas. The result is a concert-grade sound experience that enhances audience engagement while giving the venue the flexibility to accommodate different performance formats.”
Confidence and Support Behind the Sound
The positive results are also reflected in the experience of the venue’s in-house sound engineering team, who work directly with the system across its diverse entertainment programmes.
“We are extremely delighted with the performance of the L-Acoustics system. The A Series delivers exceptional clarity, impressive dynamics and powerful low-frequency response, giving us the confidence and flexibility to manage everything from live band performances to high-energy DJ sets,” says Mr Paker, Sound Engineer at Live House Kuala Lumpur.
“What has impressed us equally is the level of technical support provided by the L-Acoustics team. Their dedication and expertise throughout the system optimisation and tuning process have been invaluable in ensuring that we can fully realise the system’s potential. It is reassuring to know that we have such strong support behind us, and we are very pleased with the overall sound quality and performance.”
With its combination of A Series loudspeakers, KS28 subwoofers and Milan-AVB network technology, Live House demonstrates how professional concert-grade sound reinforcement can be successfully integrated into a modern, multi-format entertainment venue.
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