DUBAI: Dubai’s newest French brasserie, La Colline at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort, has been equipped with a discreet yet powerful sound system built around Martin Audio loudspeakers, following a meticulous installation by AV integrators Exacting Diseno Technical Services. Awarded the project through client recommendation after successful previous collaborations, Exacting Diseno turned once again to the Martin Audio portfolio for its blend of audio quality, flexibility, and aesthetic compatibility.

The brief centred on delivering superior background music reproduction across the venue, with the capability to seamlessly support live music and higher-energy DJ sets. Exacting Diseno relied on the proven performance of Martin Audio’s CDD6 loudspeakers, whose coaxial differential dispersion technology ensured consistent coverage and clarity throughout the space.

The system design encompasses two indoor zones and three outdoor areas, each with independent subwoofer volume control. The Bar area is served by three units of CDD6 units paired with an SX210 subwoofer, while the main indoor zone features four units of CDD6 loudspeakers supported by two units of SX110 subs. Outdoors, the design extends with 11 units of CDD6 loudspeakers and four units of SX112 subwoofers, with all CDD models wall-mounted and subwoofers discreetly concealed beneath seating to preserve the venue’s refined visual aesthetic.

Exacting Diseno founder Lou Agha noted that the selection of the CDD6 was guided by “size, sound quality and colour options,” adding that the decision to specify white loudspeakers proved ideal for complementing La Colline’s interior design. The project was further supported by Martin Audio’s regional distributor, PRO LAB.

Reflecting on the installation, the client commented: “The concept was developed by a passionate team led by Alain El Tawil, blending French culinary tradition with a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. We were extremely impressed by the sound quality.”