Rave Report Card: Knockdown Center

Sound, layout, bar lines and the walk from the L. A full grade for Queens' biggest room.

The night

We spent six hours in the main hall for a full techno program. Here is the honest version.

Scorecard

Sound: A. Tight low end, no dead spots past the bar. Layout: B+. The side rooms breathe; the main entrance does not. Water: A. Free refill stations, stocked all night. Getting home: C. Plan your car before 4AM.

Knockdown remains the best large room in the city for techno. Arrive before midnight.