VIETNAM: APLUS Saigon ushered in the New Year with the launch of its 1,000-capacity venue powered by an L-Acoustics L Series DJ sound system, marking the first-ever deployment of the L2 in Vietnam. The installation also represents the second collaboration between the APLUS brand and L-Acoustics Certified Provider Distributor ProAVL Vietnam, following the opening of APLUS Hanoi in December 2023, and signals a significant step forward for high-end club sound in the country.

Already recognised on the global stage, the APLUS brand secured the #67 position in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs for 2025, building its reputation on international DJ bookings and premium electronic music experiences. The Ho Chi Minh City venue scales up both capacity and technical ambition from its 800-capacity Hanoi counterpart, centred around a 3,000-square-foot single-room layout designed along a front-to-back LED panel axis. A central dance floor is complemented by layered VIP terraces and elevated seating, creating distinct audience zones while maintaining uninterrupted sight lines to the DJ booth.

The programming reflects this international outlook, with monthly appearances by global artists such as Argy and Dombresky alongside regional talent, spanning tech house, melodic techno and EDM. Each weekend, the venue transforms through festival-inspired productions that combine synchronized lighting, visuals and live performance elements. Delivering consistent sonic impact across such a dense, multi-level space presented a clear challenge. “The APLUS team wanted iconic, high-quality sound for world-class DJs,” says Trung Vo, Technical Manager at ProAVL Vietnam. “Within a compact footprint, high audience density and multiple elevation levels demanded a system capable of delivering high-impact energy while maintaining exceptional clarity and control.”

L-Acoustics formed the backbone of that vision, bringing the scale, precision and authority associated with major festivals such as Tomorrowland and Coachella into a club environment. For APLUS, the system choice was as much about cultural positioning as technical performance, aligning the venue with global electronic music standards while helping to redefine expectations within Vietnam’s nightlife scene.

To address the core design challenge of balancing low frequencies from the front of the stage to the back of the room, ProAVL Vietnam relied on L-Acoustics Soundvision. Working alongside L-Acoustics Application Engineer Kim Fai Hep on system tuning and Chung Wah Khiew on system design, the team optimised coverage across elevation changes and areas of high audience density to ensure consistency throughout the space.

The main system comprises one L2 and one L2D per side, supported by four KS28 subwoofers on each side to deliver the low-frequency impact essential for electronic music while preserving clarity across the spectrum. Two A15 Focus and Wide enclosures cover VIP seating located behind the DJ booth, while DJ monitoring is handled by a pair of A10 Focus loudspeakers per side. The system is powered by LA7.16, LA12X and LA4X amplified controllers, with P1 processing and LS10 switches completing the L-Acoustics ecosystem.

Reflecting on the results, Vo notes, “Soundvision predictions matched the installed performance closely. The coherent response across the room and smooth frequency transitions give us the headroom for high-SPL electronic music without distortion.” Since opening, engineers have continued to push the system, highlighting its ability to deliver high output levels while maintaining clarity and avoiding listener fatigue, even during extended, high-energy performances. The L Series installation supports APLUS’ long-term vision to meet global sound standards while maintaining local identity. It positions Vietnamese nightlife alongside leading international clubs.”