Given Islamic architecture’s reputation for ornate design and radiance, it is understandable that the managers of the world’s largest mosque wanted a sound system that would not subtract from the breathtaking decor.
The Holy Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, Iran, recently selected K-array‘s discreet loudspeakers for a specialized installation in March 2015. The complex contains the mausoleum of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Twelver Shiites.
It boasts the largest mosque in the world by dimension and the second largest by capacity, making the sanctuary in the northern city of Iran a mecca for the devout and tourists alike.
Given its high visibility, competition for the project was stiff with several international companies bidding. But it was the distinct slim design of K-array’s loudspeakers with high-quality sound performance that awarded Tehran-based pro audio distributor Moco the opportunity to outfit the foyers Bast Shayhk Toosi, Bast Hur Ameli and Dar al Hujjah at the mosque.
“With a large amount of proposals submitted by audio design companies, we selected the solution that could provide clear sound but, most importantly, was able to blend in well with the architecture of the shrine,” states Akhbari, engineer and head of the technical department of the Holy Shrine. “Moco and their K-array solutions were an obvious choice.”
Installation company Pishgaman Sazeh va Sanat Pasargad,was tasked with installing a total of 24 KK102 column speakers powered by six KA10-10 four-channel amplifiers throughout the arched entrance halls covered in glass mosaics. Installation was complete within 15 days with a team of 10 people using over 40,000 meters of cable.
“I am very satisfied with the quality of speaker system and the installation.” adds Akhbari.
