More Home Theater Designs by Advanced Audio Video, LLC

by Rick Creel
(Highlands and Cashiers, NC)

Use of leather seating for that extra stylish look

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An important element of any home theater is seating.

In this theater we used all leather seats. All seats are recliners with cup holders to assist in keeping your favorite beverage nearby. The seats are incorporated into the different floor levels giving an even feel and flow to the room.

The steps on either side of the seats are illuminated using theater step lighting. This keeps light directed down on the floor. All lighting is also automatically controlled using a Lutron and AMX control system.

The room had four windows that had to be blacked out to prevent outside light from entering the room. This was accomplished using piano hinges and creating a "poster" board at each window. The client used movie posters that were then framed and mounted onto these hinges. This gives the walls a seamless look and the windows can still be utilized, if needed.

Focus lamps were installed on the ceiling to direct light onto the posters. With no light from these spilling onto the walls, this gives the posters the effect that they are back lit.

No "butt kickers" or other tactile devices are used in this room. We installed a JBL Synthesis system so we could EQ and time align all speakers, including subs. This allows us to increase sound pressure levels so that you get a natural feel from the rumbles and explosions that occur without having to increase volume.

Advanced Audio Video, LLC is located in NC. They design and install custom home theaters across North America and around the world. Their clients include Shaquel O'Neal, Tiger Woods, and HRH Prince of Saudi Arabia. They are known by manufacturers throughout the Home Theater Industry as leaders in their profession.

For more information, please visit their web site www.advancedaudiovideo.com

Article posted on: February 12, 2009

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