As Thirsty Lion expanded into North Texas, the hospitality brand needed a scalable, high-performance audio solution capable of delivering consistent, multi-zone sound across dining areas, bars, and patios. Platinum AVL deployed LEA Connect Series amplifiers, and the venue gained a cloud-enabled, networked audio system designed to simplify installation, streamline management, and elevate the guest experience.
The Spec
Venue: Thirsty Lion | Dallas, TX
Integrator: Platinum AVL
Audio Spaces: Main Dining Areas, Outdoor Spaces, Rooftop Patio
Product Used: Connect Series Thirsty lion gastropub
Founded in 2013, Thirsty Lion has built its reputation on creating an energetic dining atmosphere centered around craft food, local beer, cocktails, and social engagement. To support that experience, each location requires flexible, high-quality audio capable of adapting to multiple spaces throughout the venue.
When the company expanded into North Texas, Thirsty Lion partnered with Paul Mar, system designer and engineer at Platinum AVL, to design and implement a professional audio solution that could deliver reliable, consistent sound while remaining simple to manage and scale.
Paul selected LEA Connect Series amplifiers for the installation, utilizing the platform’s built-in DSP, WebUI control, and cloud-based remote management capabilities to streamline deployment and long-term operation.
“We needed an audio solution that could provide flexibility, reliability, and ease of management across multiple zones. LEA Professional gave us the tools to efficiently deploy and manage the system while maintaining the audio quality the client expected.”
The system supports audio distribution throughout the restaurant’s dining spaces, bar areas, patios, and private event zones, helping create a consistent guest experience across the entire venue.
“With LEA, we were able to simplify installation and gain remote visibility into system performance, which is incredibly valuable for hospitality environments. The platform gives us confidence that the system will remain easy to support as the brand continues to grow.”
The Conclusion
As Thirsty Lion continues to expand its footprint, LEA Professional provides the scalable, networked amplification platform needed to support consistent, high-quality audio across every location. With flexible multi-zone control, cloud-based management, and reliable system performance, LEA helps hospitality venues create memorable guest experiences while simplifying installation, monitoring, and long-term system management.
