EAW introduced the first two products in the new Avalon by EAW line of dance club loudspeaker systems: CLUB.two and CLUB.three, designed in partnership with club designer/owner John Lyons, who previously worked with EAW in the late 1990s (hence the “two” and “three” in the model names.)
Both the CLUB.two and CLUB.three feature a three-way system using a horn-loaded, coaxial mid/high compression driver, with concave grilles and bilaterally symmetric, industrial design with the exposed mid/high horn in front of the grill and a choice of color and finish options.
The CLUB.two has four 12-inch LF cone transducers mounted in a vertically and horizontally symmetrical pattern and axially aligned with the mid/high section. The CLUB.three uses a single, powerful 15-inch LF cone mounted in a triaxial configuration behind the mid/high section.
EAW noted that the symmetry allows for the application of slight mid/high delay to produce an apparent unified origin, as if output across the entire frequency range were originating from a single point. (EAW has used a similar technique in a single plane across their product range for many years.)
While base-level products can be ordered in traditional, textured black paint, customers must specify the powder-coated grilles in Siren Red, Medallion Gold, Starlight Sparkle Silver or Machine Grey. The horns and a surrounding trim piece may color-match the grille or may be Piano Black.
Beyond that, customers can upgrade to a high-grade, automotive finish for the enclosures, choosing from Piano Black or Polar White. The company noted that the cosmetics proved attention-getting at industry previews in Europe.
Because Avalon by EAW goes so far beyond any existing dance club loudspeaker system, Lyons and EAW have decided to set a high bar for access to them, requiring a design proposal to be submitted and approved before an order can be placed. All design proposals will undergo review by EAW’s Application Support Group (ASG).
Each proposal will receive a registration number to track the project as it proceeds. As necessary, ASG will recommend revisions to the design proposal. After approval, customers can select their colors and place their orders, including the project registration number. EAW will check the order against the registered proposal to ensure that all necessary equipment is included.
Once the installation is complete, ASG will inspect the installation and assist with the commissioning process. ASG will also then present a plaque noting that the establishment is Avalon Certified.
For more information, please visit www.eaw.com.
