RCF and TT+ Audio Bring High-Performance Sound to Billy's Sports Bar near Yankee StadiumJust steps from Yankee Stadium in the site of the former Earl Theatre in the Bronx, Billy's Sports Bar has upgraded its audio experience with the installation of a new TT+ Audio GTX 12 system designed to deliver concert-level performance throughout one of the borough's most iconic entertainment destinations. Installed by New York-based GeoSound Production Services under the direction of founder George Constantinou, the system was selected to provide powerful, intelligible sound coverage across the venue's expansive two-story interior, which includes VIP areas, large-format LED video walls, multiple DJ zones and more than 30 TVs throughout the space. The installation features two flown arrays of six TT+ Audio GTX 12 line array modules per side, paired with eight GTS 29 subwoofers ground stacked between the arrays. Additionally, eight XPS 16KD Dante-equipped four-channel DSP power amplifiers power the PA. The system supports DJ performances, sports programming and high-energy playback across the venue's large-format video systems and entertainment spaces. "Billy's is a very big and very busy venue, especially during baseball season," says Constantinou, founder of GeoSound Production Services. "They needed a system that could really carry the vibe and fill the entire space, and the GTX system absolutely did it. The clarity, power and low-end impact were incredible." Georgeios "G-Tech" Katechis, Billy's house engineer and technical director, says the new system addressed long-standing coverage and intelligibility challenges throughout the venue: "Our biggest goal was clarity and warm, comfortable sound throughout the entire space. With the previous system, we had coverage issues in the upper level and needed additional fill speakers in different locations. With the GTX system, we removed every filler speaker in the venue, and now the entire room is covered evenly." Katechis, who has been with Billy's since 2003 as both resident DJ and technical director, said the improvement was immediately noticeable to both staff and customers. "Even the staff noticed the difference immediately," he explained. "People who work there every day took out their earplugs and said their heads were no longer ringing at the end of the night. Customers noticed it too. The system just sounds good and feels good no matter where you are standing in the venue." According to Katechis, the improved sound quality has enhanced the overall atmosphere and guest experience at Billy's: "We're now able to play a wider range of music than before, especially material with more low-end content. The atmosphere has been completely transformed. Also, we've noticed people staying longer since the new system went in. When the sound feels good and isn't harsh or fatiguing, people are more comfortable, they enjoy themselves more, and that changes the whole energy of the place." In addition to system design and deployment support, RCF provided onsite commissioning and tuning assistance through RCF engineers who worked closely with the GeoSound team and Katechis to optimize coverage, voicing and overall system performance for the challenging two-level venue layout. "RCF did a tremendous job," says Katechis. "Acoustically, it does not matter where you stand in Billy's -- whether right in front of the arrays, underneath them or all the way in the upper deck, the system sounds clear and balanced everywhere." Constantinou also emphasized the value of RCF's technical support throughout the project. "The support from RCF was outstanding," he adds. "Their team handled the system design, rigging recommendations, coverage modeling and final tuning support. The collaboration made the installation process extremely smooth, and the final result exceeded expectations." Katechis echoes that sentiment: "The entire experience with GeoSound and RCF was unmatched. Everybody involved was responsive, professional and incredibly knowledgeable. And the bottom line is that the result speaks for itself. It's just great audio!" "I'm a lifelong audiophile, so sound quality isn't something I take lightly," states Georgios Manessis, owner of Billy's Sports Bar. "When we installed the RCF system at Billy's, I immediately noticed the difference. The clarity, power, and consistency are exceptional whether you're standing right in front of the stage, at the bar, or on the upper level. Music sounds natural and detailed, vocals cut through perfectly, and even at high volumes the system remains smooth and controlled. Our guests may not always know why the experience feels different, but they hear it and feel it. The RCF system has elevated the atmosphere throughout the venue and helped us deliver the kind of world-class entertainment experience we envisioned for Billy's." For more information:
GTX 12
GTS 29 Subwoofer
XPS 16KD Dante-equipped 4-channel DSP power amplifiers 
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