Renkus-Heinz C Series loudspeakers provide transparency, coverage, and precision in VILCO's Great Hall as part of immersive acoustics system in Bad Vilbel, Germany.
Since opening in 2023, the versatile space has become a cultural hub for the local area, hosting events of all sizes from live music, theatre and classical concerts to lectures and conferences.
At
the heart of VILCO is the Great Hall, which seats up to 1,200 people. The multipurpose space can be divided into three smaller halls for different event formats and comes equipped with a retractable
stage, mobile and divisible grandstand, and an orchestra shell. For integrator AVEO, the task was to implement a variable acoustics system for classical concerts that could adapt instantly to varied genres while consistently delivering
concert-hall quality acoustics, without the need for complex manual or architectural adjustments.
To meet this challenge, 64 Renkus-Heinz C Series point-source loudspeakers and eight Renkus-Heinz CX112 subwoofers were installed throughout the hall’s ceilings and
walls, supporting the already installed Amadeus Active Acoustics technology.
The acoustic system supports three full hall configurations and one smaller hall option, each with presets ranging from chamber ensembles to choir and sacred music. The
system also includes an optional Immersive Audio module for 3D formats such as Atmos, 5.1 or 7.1.4, ensuring the hall is prepared for future productions.
A total of 42 CX41 loudspeakers were integrated into
the front, side and back walls to reinforce the room’s sound without intruding on its modern architecture. 18 CX81 loudspeakers were suspended between ceiling panels, their compact size allowing them to fit into the limited
space while diffusing sound evenly across the hall. Additionally, eight CX112S subwoofers were distributed across the ceiling to provide deep, controlled bass and consistent low-frequency coverage.
When the smaller hall option is used, four
compact CX61 loudspeakers provide smooth rear-wall coverage. This ensures that the smaller hall delivers the same level of audio clarity and balance as the full hall—a key requirement for a venue designed for quick changeovers.