A new L-Acoustics system has been installed at Ogres Kulturas Centrs to deliver sound across Latvia's most diverse cultural programme.
Situated 40km east of Riga in the city of Ogre, Ogres Kulturas Centrs is a versatile venue that acts as the cultural heart of an entire region. Built in 1988 to a striking design by architects Olgerts Krauklis and Biruta Burcika, its nearly 14,000 square metres host 17 resident amateur arts ensembles and more than 200 events a year, spanning pop, jazz, rock and classical concerts, theatre, film screenings, conferences, folk festivals and everything in between.
Its walls are lined with perforated round bricks that absorb sound and keep reverberation in check and also give the space a warm and striking interior. The centre recently invested in a new L-Acoustics professionals sound system, and brought in the right partners to commission it properly from day one.
For a venue programming everything from intimate chamber music to full-scale rock concerts, consistency and versatility were non-negotiable. With a new system in place, the priority was expert commissioning to ensure every component was precisely aligned, timed and tuned to work as a single cohesive system across the full range of programme material. To lead that process, Ogres Kulturas Centrs engaged L-Acoustics certified provider VGD Project.
Operating from its showroom and demo facilities in Riga, VGD Project specialises in specification-driven systems for cultural and entertainment venues, supporting projects from initial concept and system design through to technical supervision and performance validation.
The installed system comprises six L-Acoustics A15i Focus and two A15i Wide line array speakers paired with six KS21i subwoofers, a configuration well-suited to a venue of this scale. The A15i 15-inch driver provides sufficient output and control without the need for long-throw capability, and when combined with the KS21i, delivers the low-end power required for modern concert applications. Four X8i units, installed discreetly in the ceiling, served as delay fills to support the rear seating areas, while four 4Xi coaxial systems provided front-fill coverage for the first three rows.
Before any adjustments were made, the team conducted thorough baseline measurements across the hall. This diagnostic phase confirmed what the Soundvision model had predicted: the system had the right components in the right positions. Translating that potential into consistent, room-wide performance required the careful alignment and optimisation that only a structured calibration workflow can deliver.
The physical installation was carried out by Rock Distribution, a professional audio distributor serving the Baltic market, working in close coordination with VGD Project throughout. This division of responsibility, with VGD Project leading system design, modelling and calibration, and Rock Distribution handling deployment, helped to deliver a result that met the venue’s specific performance requirements.