HARMAN Professional and Masterpiece Deliver Club-Ready Audio at Arch Hotel Bahrain

In Bahrain’s competitive hospitality landscape, the Arch Hotel has raised the bar with a bold new nightlife experience built around a state-of-the-art HARMAN Professional audio system. Developed in partnership with regional distributor Masterpiece LLC, the installation blends JBL Professional, Crown Audio, BSS, Soundcraft, and AKG technologies to deliver immersive, high-impact sound that speaks directly to a younger, experience-driven demographic.

For Arch Hotel, which operates multiple properties across the region, sonic excellence was non-negotiable. The project was led by Senior Sound Engineer Ajeesh KP, who drew upon years of positive experience with HARMAN solutions. “Based on my extensive experience with various brands, I can confidently say that my experience with HARMAN Professional audio products has been exceptional,” Ajeesh explained. “This positive track record was a primary reason why, when our management planned to launch a new club in Bahrain, my first choice for audio solutions was HARMAN Professional.”

The system at the heart of the venue features 18 units of JBL SRX910LA line array elements supported by SRX910LA AF array frames, underpinned by 12 units of JBL SRX928S subwoofers for powerful low end. The main club system is complemented by JBL VRX932LAP loudspeakers and compact PRX912 monitors, with PRX918XLF subwoofers and Crown XTi 4002 amplifiers rounding out system power. Signal routing and processing are managed via a Soundcraft Si Expression 1 console, dbx DriveRack PA2 and VENU360 processors, and a BSS BLU-100 DSP, while AKG D5S microphones provide rugged reliability on stage.

“Our primary goal was to create a pure club environment tailored to a younger demographic,” said Ajeesh. “We focused on achieving powerful, clear audio performance while keeping the sound system compact and efficient. We’re not aiming for bigger size, but for better impact.”

Each component was purpose-built to address distinct acoustic zones. The JBL SRX900 Series handles the main club space with clarity and control, while the VRX loudspeakers are deployed in more intimate rooms, and PRX models covers side-fill and stage monitoring. “Each model is performing exceptionally well in its respective area, consistently delivering quality beyond our expectations,” Ajeesh added.

Architectural constraints presented challenges, but the team resolved them early in the design process with JBL Performance Manager and Venue Synthesis software. “We didn’t encounter significant difficulties in acoustics because I personally handled the audio design and had robust tools at my disposal,” Ajeesh explained. “With the help of the JBL Venue Synthesis and Performance applications, I was able to navigate the situation smoothly and achieve excellent results.”

Ongoing sales and support from Masterpiece LLC played a critical role in the project’s success. “The primary factors for selecting JBL, Crown and AKG were the exceptional quality of HARMAN Professional audio products and the outstanding after-sales support provided by Masterpiece,” said Ajeesh. “They have consistently delivered amazing sales and service support since 2019.”

Since the club’s opening, guest response has confirmed the impact. “The feedback we’ve received from our valuable customers has been absolutely amazing,” Ajeesh noted. “They’ve commented that they haven’t experienced punchy sound quality like this in any other hotel in Bahrain. Due to this overwhelmingly positive feedback, our management is extremely satisfied with the decision to choose HARMAN Professional.”

By marrying world-class technology with smart acoustic design, Arch Hotel Bahrain has positioned itself as more than a hospitality destination—it has created a new benchmark for nightlife in the region, where immersive audio is as central to the experience as the service itself.