Haswell Green's Upgrades Sound with RCF System
The New York City restaurant installs advanced audio equipment to balance live performances and dining comfort.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Dining Out
Haswell Green's in New York City has completed an installation of a new RCF sound system to enhance its dual-level hospitality space. The project, managed by integrator Love Music Ltd, aims to optimize audio quality for both live music and restaurant background settings.
Why it matters
The installation seeks to solve the challenge of maintaining high-quality live performance audio without sacrificing the comfort of guests dining in the restaurant space. System processing allows staff to easily switch between different acoustic modes based on the venue's needs throughout the day.
The installation features RCF HDL 10-A line array modules suspended at the stage and SUB 8004-AS subwoofers for the 300-person main floor. Additionally, S 8015LP bandpass subwoofers are integrated beneath booths to provide localized low-frequency coverage across the venue.
The players
Love Music Ltd
This sound system integration firm based in New Rochelle specializes in high-end audio deployments for hospitality and performance venues.
Haswell Green's
This bi-level New York City restaurant and bar serves as a multi-functional space for both dining and live entertainment.
RCF
This manufacturer produces professional audio equipment, including active line array modules and subwoofers used in complex sound reinforcement projects.
The details
Integrators from Love Music Ltd suspended three HDL 10-A modules on each side of the main stage, while the upstairs Winnie's space utilizes a mix of Compact C 45, M 06, and M 08 speakers. The system is calibrated to ensure clear sound distribution for guests seated up to 40 feet away from the stage.
Timeline
1998: Love Music Ltd was founded.
Early 2000s: Love Music Ltd began its partnership with RCF.
Culture Shift
The installation reflects a growing movement toward high-fidelity audio integration in multi-purpose hospitality spaces. As restaurants increasingly adopt hybrid models, venues are moving away from basic audio setups toward professional-grade systems that manage acoustic comfort for diners.
Guests can expect improved acoustic consistency throughout the venue, regardless of whether they are sitting near the main stage or at the rear of the room. The new processing capabilities ensure that music levels remain balanced and comfortable for those dining at booths near the newly installed subwoofers.
The takeaway
When choosing a venue for dinner and entertainment, check how a space manages its acoustics to ensure the music enhances rather than interrupts the dining experience. Advanced sound systems now offer more control, allowing even small or dual-purpose venues to provide a professional-grade audio environment.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by FOH | Front of House Magazine.
