High-End Hotel Attire in Saudi Arabia
The luxury hotel Shangri-La Jeddah, located along the Red Sea waterfront in Saudi Arabia, has recently unveiled a comprehensive, property-wide audio solution provided by Harman Professional Solutions, distributed locally by HAV. This installation utilizes JBL Professional's immersive audio systems, delivering high-quality and cutting-edge sound technology that enhances the hotel's luxury experience [1][3][5].
Key highlights of the audio solution include:
- Comprehensive coverage across the entire hotel property, ensuring consistent and premium audio quality in public areas, event spaces, and guest facilities [2][4].
- Deployment of immersive sound systems by JBL Professional, known for clarity, depth, and spatial audio, which substantially elevates the ambiance and guest experience within the hotel [1][5].
- The integration aligns with Shangri-La Jeddah's vision to set a new standard for luxury through advanced technology, reflecting modern, immersive audio designed for hospitality environments [3].
The Shangri-La Main Ballroom, a popular venue for weddings and social events, received an integrated audio and lighting solution from HAV. For each stage area in the Main Ballroom, JBL Point Source AE Expansion series were used as L&R speakers. A total of 96 JBL Control 300 series ceiling speakers were installed, including Control 322C main and Control 312CS subs [2].
The Waterfront Kitchen at Shangri-La Jeddah features a unique audio system with JBL CRV speakers arranged in a circle to resemble a lifebuoy, JBL Control 19CS for sub-bass, and BSS Digital Signal Processing for control and zone management [4]. Niyyali Restaurant at Shangri-La Jeddah received JBL Control 28-1L, Control C26T, Control 19CS, Crown DriveCore amplifiers, and BSS DSP for control and zone management [5].
The Capo front lobby, a boutique patisserie at Shangri-La Jeddah, features Line Array CBT 70J-1, Control C26T ceiling speakers, and AWC 62 for the outdoor terrace. Crown Drive Core high-performance amplifiers and BSS digital signal processing are used for control and zone management [2].
Kaia Club, a beach club located within the hotel, boasts an all-weather DJ-ready solution including JBL Control 31WH, AWC 15LF for sub-bass, JBL Control 28-1L with SS grills for surrounding delays, dbx ZonePro digital signal processors, Crown DriveCore amplifiers, and a Pioneer DJ solution [2]. For Kaia Club's main speakers, JBL Control 31WH with marine grills were used.
It's worth noting that Shangri-La Jeddah also hosted the 2025 Bitcoin Conference, marking a significant event for the hotel [6]. While the exact technical details and components beyond JBL systems are not fully detailed in the available sources, the case highlights this project as a model example of combining sophisticated Harman Professional audio technology with a strategic distributor (HAV) to achieve a premium and immersive soundscape tailored specifically for a high-end hotel environment [1][2][3][4][5].
Media coverage consistently underscores the transformative and upscale quality of the audio environment delivered by the Harman-HAV collaboration at Shangri-La Jeddah, enhancing the overall luxury experience for guests.
- The luxury experience at Shangri-La Jeddah is further enhanced by the property-wide audio solution, which deploys gadgets like JBL Point Source AE Expansion series speakers in public areas, offering top-notch sound technology.
- Technology, such as BSS Digital Signal Processing, is integrated into various facilities like the Waterfront Kitchen, managing zones and enhancing the soundscape with speakers like JBL CRV and Control 19CS.
- The state-of-the-art audio solutions in gadgets like Line Array CBT 70J-1 and JBL Control 31WH at the Capo front lobby and Kaia Club cater to the hotel's vision of offering immersive audio processing for a modern, high-end hospitality environment.
