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Starting the design phase for my first home theater (new house, blank slate!). The basement is finished so I already know there are going to be some holes poked in ceilings and walls, but I'm really only in the planning and design phase now so I'm looking for some advice on seating. I want to go two rows with a riser, traditional leather recliner-type seating; cup holders, maybe adjustable headrests, possibly curved - 3-seater in the 1st row and a 4-seater in the 2nd row. Budget is maybe around $300 - $400 per seat, if I can get anything decent at that price point - not sure yet.
One question is how do I best narrow my search? I've looked at some of the more popular on-line retailers, prices are all over the place and I have no idea what I should be looking for so I don't know if a price is reasonable, or if it is too high. My budget expectations may not be in-line with reality either, and that's where you folks come in.
My space is 18' x 18' with 8.5' ceilings so plenty of room to work with. My screen will likely be between a 120" and 130" diagonal 2.35:1 with motorized curtains to knock it down to 16:9 (CIH) when needed. I'd like room on each side for walking in and out of the seating area - is 2.5' enough for this?
And how high should the back row be if my 51" tall screen is mounted, say; 36" off the floor?
Curved vs. straight rows - what's best, and why does it matter?
I've got questions pouring out of every hole but for now, I'll limit it to the above and we'll go from there.
One question is how do I best narrow my search? I've looked at some of the more popular on-line retailers, prices are all over the place and I have no idea what I should be looking for so I don't know if a price is reasonable, or if it is too high. My budget expectations may not be in-line with reality either, and that's where you folks come in.
My space is 18' x 18' with 8.5' ceilings so plenty of room to work with. My screen will likely be between a 120" and 130" diagonal 2.35:1 with motorized curtains to knock it down to 16:9 (CIH) when needed. I'd like room on each side for walking in and out of the seating area - is 2.5' enough for this?
And how high should the back row be if my 51" tall screen is mounted, say; 36" off the floor?
Curved vs. straight rows - what's best, and why does it matter?
I've got questions pouring out of every hole but for now, I'll limit it to the above and we'll go from there.