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my only problem with sofas, is when they don't have a neck and head rest, the most bang for buck to me went was the Cougar gaming SOFA hahaha awesome by the price , I recommend it
@@thiagodelgado3128 We have an option or two on this list that will tackle this problem, but I get it. It's possible to find seating that supports the shoulders and base of your neck without wrecking your listening experience, you just have to shop a bit differently than how a lot of theater chairs are marketed to you.
@Andrew Robinson Hey, Andrew and Kristi. I wanted to know if you were interested in a review sample of speakers. I did email, and not trying to nag, honest, but I'd like to offer to another reviewer if you're not interested as I'm the consumer and not the manufacturer(but will work with the manufacturer to have these sent to you and on to me after your review).
@@andrewrobinsonreviews That is why I get all my furniture specifically seating units from custom boutique. Thankfully it is much cheaper to get custom stuff in India than in US or even Europe. The best quality and comfort. And less price.
@@andrewrobinsonreviewsHappy fathers day to you as well for holding down your Fur baby! I love the sofa part of your video definitely a better fit to not block that glorious sound...
You guys are freakishly scary. For the past 3 years ever time I’m about to pull the trigger on something for my living room theater you drop a video that parallels my journey. You guys rock.
Great content! Home theater is about so much more than AV equipment. Good information. I'd welcome a part 2 with more options. I enjoy all of the videos you've done showing various ways to think outside the box with furniture, how you set up your rooms, etc.
Appreciate it. I've owned a few theater chairs over the years and they NEVER stick around long. I've been theater chair free for about 6-7 years now and have never been happier.
I salute you both for producing videos that consider components other reviewers don't like the B&O large, circular "lifestyle" speaker and chairs. Yes, chairs are an important, underrated, component of a sound system, as is the room itself.
Can't believe I had never thought about the effect on the sound from having a padded headrest behind my ears when listening to music and movies - off to check my listening chair now! Another great and helpful video, thanks Andrew and Kristi!
Apologies for being a little late this morning! We're really excited about this one and can't wait to hear what you think. This is one I think the whole family will enjoy. And echoing Andrew's comment below, Happy Father's Day to all of you.
Thank you, Andrew and Kristi! I know nothing about home theater and have watched a ton of your videos to learn, lol thanks! Two questions: 1) What coffee table do you have? It has a natural/oak wood look, rectangular shape. I want to guess Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrel but not sure. 2) Should I go with an AV receiver (such as Onkyo TX-RZ50) or separates (such as a Processor plus Amp from Emotiva)? I am looking for a 9.2 setup that I will build over time. The ability to upgrade to 11.2 is a nice to have but our setup is unlikely to get that far for my set up. We have a somewhat open concept room in the basement with no room behind our sectional couch which is up against the wall. So far, I started by buying two Klipsch RP 8000F IIs. I need to add a TV (probably 83 inch LG C2) and receiver or processor. I will add more speakers over time. I will likely get the receiver/processor next because it is more affordable than the TV and I want to test out the speakers. Thanks for your help and wisdom!
1. Coffee Table - if you click on the Products 🛍 icon visible in the lower left corner of the video, you'll see it. It's the 3rd item from last. This should open a pop out window of everything that's been tagged in the video. You can also open the description ("More") and scroll to find it. - Depends on your device 2. If you don't think you'll need to upgrade, you can go with the RZ50 but this bit.ly/3BPi48v will be more future proof if anything were to change or you add more speakers. 3. Check out our review of the new Sony TV that came out yesterday before you buy your next TV. th-cam.com/video/zpCGk_oYGjU/w-d-xo.html FYI - you'll always find information like this in the description box - I bet you'll be surprised once you look. Thank you so much for watching and the support!
Great video guys! Andrew it’s amazing to see how much you’ve grown at speaking to the audience since starting TH-cam! And yes for more interior videos!
As someone that is just about to start outfitting their new home theater, this video was incredible in terms of information and with serendipitous timing!
You get what you pay for with seating. For those with lower back or neck issues, having recline, lumbar, and headrest adjustments are an absolute must if you want to enjoy life.
Refreshing to hear you have the same concerns I’ve had about the popular home theater seats with those high backs likely hurting the quality of sound. Even for movie watching those high backs will cancel out much of your rear and side surround sound depending on speaker placement. Great video topic 👍
Love the video :) When you are done playing musical chairs with your gear, this is one of your next upgrades along with room treatment. Thank you for the ideas and the refreshing video!
One Single Question : Which is the best sofa which has wider handrests. We are a family of 6. So planning to put one 3 on the front and 3 on the back Thank you so much for this video ❤️
Of the sofa's listed in this video, I believe the Remi from West Elm may be the best fit based on your question. Of course I would encourage you to look into further before making any final decisions but if wider arm rests are what you're after, this is one of the best we've found.
@@andrewrobinsonreviewsBut dont you think the remi have very less back support? Can we get a bit more back area support but at the same time not having a headrest Thank you so much for your time
Two big thumbs up! I'm a designer so my opinion may be skewed but I've been watching your content for probably 4ish years and the first video I saw I immediately noticed the decor and their placement... I thought , either this guy has a hidden passion for design or he has a girlfriend with really good taste. Turns out probably both are true?... Great show, thanks... PS: I still have the Eames lounge chair my parents had when I was a kid... Fifty years later it looks better than ever... You both take care.
I don't know... when you watch long movies, all those chairs and sofas without neck or head support quickly become a huge problem - you just can't fully relax...
Great video! This is why I actually like to go to living room theaters. Most of them don’t have those high back theater style chairs, and they’re just more comfortable.
I absolutely loved this video! It’s fun to see you dive into design and practicality of necessities in your home theater that can amplify the experience 🙌
Every time I saw this type of seating style in a home theater video I always wanted this over those heavy seats one seater style. And the wife will love it. Great video.
Hey Andrew! Big big fan! I have been following you for years.. I also absolutely love the production quality of your videos! One question - what mic do you use to record? I love the sound! And have been struggling for months with this.. And do you use any acoustic material in your room? Would love to get ur advice!
This is the mic amzn.to/3mUnqG7 is what we use to record A camera amzn.to/3mUnqG7 which is running into this amzn.to/3CynHZ9 to capture all of our audio. The mic is placed directly overhead and just out of frame. In post, all I do is a loudness compensation inside of the free software, Audacity. That's it. No acoustic materials are used. I am not saying if you do this in your space that it will sound the same but this is exactly what we do and use. Thank you for the support!
I totally agree with your assessment. My wife and went back and fourth on the option of having "home theater seating" in our living room but ultimately settled on a single bench style sofa with a large ottoman from a local furniture store. It's low profile and allows for our surround speakers to have optimal placement. Snuggling up to watch the Star Wars trilogy with my six year old on Father's Day would have not been as much fun with a cup holder and tray table between us.
I love the channel and generally always agree with Andrew and Kristi on various things. However we have a theater room and absolutely love our theater seats. Our kids feel like it is way more special and a different experience than just sitting on the couch like they do upstairs in our living room. We do have a dedicated theater room in our basement which I think does make a big difference. I don’t think anyone should put theater seats in their main living area 🙂 but I also know Andrew has made content talking about he did the dedicated theater thing and just didn’t use it. So everyone has their own preferences and I can certainly respect other decisions. But we love ours and use it frequently.
Thanks for this refresher video !! I have a recliner as my mlp chair which the back is not too high,I can see all bed layer speakers with no obstruction so I hear everything from all speakers.
First off Happy Father's Day. Secondly, THIS VIDEO WAS AWESOME!!! Yes, more content like this would be heavenly. You guys always have the most amazing videos on TH-cam, but this one was above and beyond amazing. The only aspect that was missing is.....as if you didn't see this coming...is Mrs Robinson! Well done, and what a nice change. Have a great Sunday!!
I’ve been waiting for someone to address these monstrous high backed theater chairs 🙌🏼 they do completely destroy the whole point of front and surround sound speaker placement and how the sound reaches your ears. Awesome video with plenty of seating options for people to stop making this mistake 👍🏼👍🏼
Valencia seats is going to hate this video 😂 Jokes aside, the video is helpful for so many but maybe not for me. Not just because I’m an European citizen but also due to my future personal design choices. My next apartment, flat etc is going to be a full on Industrial style home with light or dark wood and lots of black aluminum. Most of the furniture shown doesn’t match my personal taste and the style I’m looking for. Nonetheless again great video (I loved the small humorous touches like Kristis editing credit sound). Have a great day and awesome week ahead of you!
Great video. there is a lack of videos looking at this big part of our listening experience. I struggled to find a good 2 seater and would love a part 2 to see more solutions. I loved the 2 seaters you had already recommended and would love to hear more! Thank you again to both of you for amazing work
Great video! Love the fact that you two branch out into design, and thanks for all the research in finding the cool pieces featured in the vid. Plus a spinning Kristi, love it!
Lol! I finally feel vintigated with our super comfy couches we have in our home theater. We even have two ottomans that have storage for pillows and blankets. We have one couch on a rear risor and one in front. We also have bean bags on the floor in front of the couch ,in front of the screen. The kids love the bean bags.
I love the format! And great point regarding degragaded audio. However, I can't imagine the vast majority of those sofas you recommend being comfortable for most people for more than 20 to 30 minutes... no reclining option, minimal arm rests, and no head/neck support on most.
One issue Andrew for us taller folks; 6’2 guys or gals need something behind our neck. I realize they don’t look as nice or modern (I manage a high end store) but reclining furniture is just more neck friendly for us taller chaps 😎
I actually use a leather sectional from Ikea in my theater room and my family loves it. In fact, we actually bought a sofa in the same line for the living room. No regrets here.
Yea definitely do a part 2. Maybe if you can discuss about an open layout seating with rear channel. How to make those rear channels look visually good and still at ear level
I blind bought a Bellini sectional and I would like to share my take on it. It is a lot lower than a normal sofa and if you have back problems, not good for long viewing or listening sessions. I love the way it looks, but not the way it feels.
Outstanding as always! I've been looking for a while haven't found anything I like but the Haven is the perfect solution for my guest bedroom/critical listening room. Thank you very much and keep up the great work.
THANK YOU. A lot of the TH-camrs are pushing on Valencia due to marketing. And i have always said that even though some chairs look nice, there are ALOT of better ones and cheaper ones. Thank you for doing these videos :D
In an ideal theatre situation, this brings back the debate of optimal rear surrounds (the 6th and 7th speaker in a 7.X.X configuration) vs. optimal comfort for a 2 hour movie. As someone with not the best back, I'd still prefer a chair with hard adjustable lumbar support and a proper neck to lower head support for a 2 hour movie.
Best thing I did when building my first dedicated home theater back in 04 was using a sectional instead of theatre chairs even though they were all the rage back then. Laying around on it with the wife and kids was a great experience rather than sitting in what looked like orthopedic equipment.
We went for 2x2 of Natuzzi Baltimora. its so comfortable, has a recliner but the head is back by default so you can recline but keep the head clear, so the recliner has an up down, and head has an up and down, so you can sit up or recline, we chose this over cinema seating. We were going for a 3 and 2 seater but worked better with 2x2. love this review.
If you click on the product links available (see description box on how to access), you'll find more fabric options once you click. There's definitely a leather sofa option.
Great episode! I have only ever had couches in my home theatre - principally a custom half circle sectional that my wife picked out in 2003 and that continues to be our oasis. Have toyed with idea of home theatre seating multiple times but she loves to stretch out on the couch and often dozes off during a double feature so likely if we replace it will be with another couch.
Great video. Refreshing change of pace. Also, wifey actually put down her phone and watched the entire video with me and she loved it. Super cool. Thank you both 😎🙌🏼
Most of the seating in this video looks like it would offer me zero neck or head support unless I slump down really low which would give me a low back ache within 3 minutes. I do agree that "theater seating" is not really desirable for most of us without a dedicated "theater room". But give me a recliner or some head support and I"ll sacrifice a little rear surround effect to not be in agony. And why is not having individual, removable cushions on a sofa/ sectional more desirable / easier to clean? Personally I prefer them so they can be rotated, so you're not wearing out the fabric and cushion of that one preferred viewing seat. Wah wah wah.....I know....😂
I find that sofas with backs that hit the low-mid part of your should blades and that aren't too deep (the seat) are the best for low back support. Sofas and chairs with too much of a recline are actually horrible for support.
@@KristiWright I made the connection to low profile causing me problems because my sister has a sofa like that and it kills my back. But after your comment, I think it's that her sofa is too deep. Sitting on it just leaves my legs dangling in the air.
@@alachad Yep, that would definitely cause back issues. Next time you are there, try sitting with your bottom as close to the back of the sofa as possible. If you must, sit cross legged. See if that helps.
I have a high back leather recliner. I will agree that the smooth leather high back has a slight problem with reflections. I just put a blanket behind my head to absorb the reflections. My sound stage is wide, focused, and holographic. I will not be giving up my recliner.
I would've never thought of the Haven sleeper, that's a great option for pulling double duty - chair and a half gives you much more space to sit solo, or close with your S/O.....and it sleeps one. Appreciate you for making this video.
Personally I would never even consider the short back seats in my theater. The home theater experience is a complete package, image, sound, comfort, etc... To completely destroy comfort for a little tweak to sound makes zero sense. I would probably eventually stop watching movies in the theater if I had those low back seats. Instead I would just watch on the TV in the living room from the comfort of the couch. For 2-ch in my downstairs system I have one of those Harbor Freight stools that has a seat similar to a motorcycle seat, no back almost no absorption... For critical listening to 2-ch this is fine, I'm not there to lean back and be comfortable. I would have no problem using one of those low back seats for that but for the theater, those seats would completely destroy the experience for most people. Keep in mind most people are not audiophiles, the friends that come to your house for movies are not going to notice the difference in sound when you switch from the high back to low back seats but they are going to notice the lack of comfort. Many of them would likely stop suggesting movie nights. They'll probably talk about you behind your back, theorize about what's wrong with you to make you do a thing like that.
Great video,I have been looking at sofas,for last few months for our HT room. I definitely saw a few that will work. Thanks again for a video like this!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE those home theater seats that you recommended at the end. A perfect compromise between traditional theater seating and stylish sofa. I want it!
Loved the video, along with your content in general. Most home theater enthusiasts are constantly looking for that next upgrade (or is it just me?), so I think expanding beyond hardware to the broader environment is a great change of pace!
I've always thought this way about high-backed "theater seating." It's like the gaming-chairs of the living room. I've always looked at them and thought: "What a waste of 7.X.X surround..." It's nice to finally be vindicated!
Andrew you are the most random person ever. i was expecting today the video would be like a sonus faber but this would be probably the best random useful video ever. i am still waiting for that klipsch sw subwoofer.
I actually appreciate your comment. We try to keep things as fresh as possible and not every video can be a review, so I'll take random over same old, same old.
When we put in a dedicated theater space in our home, my wife’s one rule was that it needed to be practical and comfortable for entertaining. Traditional theater seating was a complete no-go. We bought a LoveSac sectional which has been great. Modular so we can configure it in different ways and washable covers which is a god send since we have kids. 😂
Another reason I love in ceiling rear channels that tilt and swivel to aim towards the back of seating area. Works great in open concept rooms many have and the effects are amazing. Our tilting headrests on our couch just broke so we are looking at options good timing on this video
Thanks! I have a Italian leather sofa that is designed to amplify bass below 60HZ in the chamber beneath the seating (5 degree front arc out of engineered board) . It rides on a 3/4 inch rail and the leather is saddle thickness so it is not going to wear out in my lifetime. I got sick of 5 year replacement and just did what I wanted for a permanent solution!
I tested this out with couches of different back heights with a Samsung Q990D. With a lower height, the sound was more open but by very little. With the higher backs the sound was a touch more closed off but improves when you recline which is the whole point of a reclining couch. Overall the difference was not that great to me and it could be tweaked by moving your rears around/increase the height. I’d like to see a video where you recommend how people set up their rears if they have a couch that isn’t perfect for surround. Good videos. ✌🏼
Totally enjoyed today's video. Refreshing to see content that is not audio or video gear. Go ahead and branch out. I don't need any furniture at this point, but I do know what to look for in the future.
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my only problem with sofas, is when they don't have a neck and head rest, the most bang for buck to me went was the Cougar gaming SOFA hahaha awesome by the price , I recommend it
@@thiagodelgado3128 We have an option or two on this list that will tackle this problem, but I get it. It's possible to find seating that supports the shoulders and base of your neck without wrecking your listening experience, you just have to shop a bit differently than how a lot of theater chairs are marketed to you.
Happy FATHERS DAY (someday) :) btw!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Sure, indeed I Really like it of your video, and the last option is the best of both worlds haha. Thx
@Andrew Robinson Hey, Andrew and Kristi. I wanted to know if you were interested in a review sample of speakers. I did email, and not trying to nag, honest, but I'd like to offer to another reviewer if you're not interested as I'm the consumer and not the manufacturer(but will work with the manufacturer to have these sent to you and on to me after your review).
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there holding it down.
Happy Sunday to all.
@@scruffy8861 Thanks for joining us this morning!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews That is why I get all my furniture specifically seating units from custom boutique. Thankfully it is much cheaper to get custom stuff in India than in US or even Europe. The best quality and comfort. And less price.
Happy fathers day too Andrew!
@@andrewrobinsonreviewsHappy fathers day to you as well for holding down your Fur baby! I love the sofa part of your video definitely a better fit to not block that glorious sound...
You guys are freakishly scary. For the past 3 years ever time I’m about to pull the trigger on something for my living room theater you drop a video that parallels my journey. You guys rock.
Great content! Home theater is about so much more than AV equipment. Good information. I'd welcome a part 2 with more options. I enjoy all of the videos you've done showing various ways to think outside the box with furniture, how you set up your rooms, etc.
Thanks so much for letting us know. Appreciate you watching!
Awesome change of pace! Love it. The family guy clip is gold 😂
Thank you so much for letting us know. We can't always do the same old, same old. So glad our humor landed with you.
Great video. It wonderful to see someone finally do an honest review of home theater seating.
Appreciate it. I've owned a few theater chairs over the years and they NEVER stick around long. I've been theater chair free for about 6-7 years now and have never been happier.
I salute you both for producing videos that consider components other reviewers don't like the B&O large, circular "lifestyle" speaker and chairs. Yes, chairs are an important, underrated, component of a sound system, as is the room itself.
Our pleasure!
Thanks
Thank you, Amjed!
Can't believe I had never thought about the effect on the sound from having a padded headrest behind my ears when listening to music and movies - off to check my listening chair now! Another great and helpful video, thanks Andrew and Kristi!
Apologies for being a little late this morning! We're really excited about this one and can't wait to hear what you think. This is one I think the whole family will enjoy.
And echoing Andrew's comment below, Happy Father's Day to all of you.
A new chair and new episodes of Justified!
Thank you, Andrew and Kristi! I know nothing about home theater and have watched a ton of your videos to learn, lol thanks! Two questions: 1) What coffee table do you have? It has a natural/oak wood look, rectangular shape. I want to guess Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrel but not sure. 2) Should I go with an AV receiver (such as Onkyo TX-RZ50) or separates (such as a Processor plus Amp from Emotiva)? I am looking for a 9.2 setup that I will build over time. The ability to upgrade to 11.2 is a nice to have but our setup is unlikely to get that far for my set up. We have a somewhat open concept room in the basement with no room behind our sectional couch which is up against the wall. So far, I started by buying two Klipsch RP 8000F IIs. I need to add a TV (probably 83 inch LG C2) and receiver or processor. I will add more speakers over time. I will likely get the receiver/processor next because it is more affordable than the TV and I want to test out the speakers. Thanks for your help and wisdom!
1. Coffee Table - if you click on the Products 🛍 icon visible in the lower left corner of the video, you'll see it. It's the 3rd item from last. This should open a pop out window of everything that's been tagged in the video. You can also open the description ("More") and scroll to find it. - Depends on your device
2. If you don't think you'll need to upgrade, you can go with the RZ50 but this bit.ly/3BPi48v will be more future proof if anything were to change or you add more speakers.
3. Check out our review of the new Sony TV that came out yesterday before you buy your next TV. th-cam.com/video/zpCGk_oYGjU/w-d-xo.html
FYI - you'll always find information like this in the description box - I bet you'll be surprised once you look. Thank you so much for watching and the support!
@@andrewrobinsonreviews very helpful, thanks! On 2, what kind of upgrade did you have in mind?
Great video guys! Andrew it’s amazing to see how much you’ve grown at speaking to the audience since starting TH-cam! And yes for more interior videos!
Thanks so much!!
Thanks for your hard work Kristi and thanks Andrew for your presentation.👍👍
Always!
As someone that is just about to start outfitting their new home theater, this video was incredible in terms of information and with serendipitous timing!
You get what you pay for with seating. For those with lower back or neck issues, having recline, lumbar, and headrest adjustments are an absolute must if you want to enjoy life.
I don't have back issues, but have come to appreciate head and neck support in any seating where I will be relaxing for an extended period of time.
Refreshing to hear you have the same concerns I’ve had about the popular home theater seats with those high backs likely hurting the quality of sound. Even for movie watching those high backs will cancel out much of your rear and side surround sound depending on speaker placement. Great video topic 👍
Thanks Chad!
Love the video :) When you are done playing musical chairs with your gear, this is one of your next upgrades along with room treatment. Thank you for the ideas and the refreshing video!
Good change of pace, informative and great ideas.
Thanks!
Finally, so glad I’ve found someone that shares this opinion.
One Single Question : Which is the best sofa which has wider handrests. We are a family of 6. So planning to put one 3 on the front and 3 on the back
Thank you so much for this video ❤️
Of the sofa's listed in this video, I believe the Remi from West Elm may be the best fit based on your question. Of course I would encourage you to look into further before making any final decisions but if wider arm rests are what you're after, this is one of the best we've found.
@@andrewrobinsonreviewsBut dont you think the remi have very less back support? Can we get a bit more back area support but at the same time not having a headrest
Thank you so much for your time
Two big thumbs up! I'm a designer so my opinion may be skewed but I've been watching your content for probably 4ish years and the first video I saw I immediately noticed the decor and their placement... I thought , either this guy has a hidden passion for design or he has a girlfriend with really good taste. Turns out probably both are true?... Great show, thanks... PS: I still have the Eames lounge chair my parents had when I was a kid... Fifty years later it looks better than ever... You both take care.
Awesome! Thank you!
Mental note to myself... Next house to hire Andrew and Kristi for interior design and home theatre set up. Love your style!
We appreciate it, and you never know what the future may hold 😉
Couldn't agree more, they nail it. So good.... Take care Larss70.
I don't know... when you watch long movies, all those chairs and sofas without neck or head support quickly become a huge problem - you just can't fully relax...
Great video! This is why I actually like to go to living room theaters. Most of them don’t have those high back theater style chairs, and they’re just more comfortable.
I absolutely loved this video! It’s fun to see you dive into design and practicality of necessities in your home theater that can amplify the experience 🙌
Did you like the editing? Bit more fun.
@@andrewrobinsonreviews I loved the pop culture clips to really grasp the emotions! The restoration hardware family guy meme absolutely killed me 😂🤣
I really loved the video idea AND Kristis script made it really fun to watch! ✌🏻
Thanks!
Thank you, Andreas!! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the video.
Every time I saw this type of seating style in a home theater video I always wanted this over those heavy seats one seater style. And the wife will love it. Great video.
Being able to recline and lay my head back against a cushion is more important than preserving sound quality.
I really appreciate the diversity you guys are providing. I was actually looking to change my setup, you read my mind Andrew. 👍🏼
So glad you found this video helpful or inspiring!
Hey Andrew! Big big fan! I have been following you for years.. I also absolutely love the production quality of your videos!
One question - what mic do you use to record? I love the sound! And have been struggling for months with this.. And do you use any acoustic material in your room? Would love to get ur advice!
This is the mic amzn.to/3mUnqG7 is what we use to record A camera amzn.to/3mUnqG7 which is running into this amzn.to/3CynHZ9 to capture all of our audio. The mic is placed directly overhead and just out of frame. In post, all I do is a loudness compensation inside of the free software, Audacity. That's it. No acoustic materials are used. I am not saying if you do this in your space that it will sound the same but this is exactly what we do and use.
Thank you for the support!
I totally agree with your assessment. My wife and went back and fourth on the option of having "home theater seating" in our living room but ultimately settled on a single bench style sofa with a large ottoman from a local furniture store. It's low profile and allows for our surround speakers to have optimal placement. Snuggling up to watch the Star Wars trilogy with my six year old on Father's Day would have not been as much fun with a cup holder and tray table between us.
Love the video having my media room several years and I’ve wanted an alternative to traditional theatre seats!
Brilliant idea for a video. Watching it now. Just have two ultra comfortable couches in our small theater room.
Thanks Harry! I have a feeling this one is going to be a little different. Hopefully you have as much fun with it as we did making it!
I love the channel and generally always agree with Andrew and Kristi on various things. However we have a theater room and absolutely love our theater seats. Our kids feel like it is way more special and a different experience than just sitting on the couch like they do upstairs in our living room. We do have a dedicated theater room in our basement which I think does make a big difference. I don’t think anyone should put theater seats in their main living area 🙂 but I also know Andrew has made content talking about he did the dedicated theater thing and just didn’t use it. So everyone has their own preferences and I can certainly respect other decisions. But we love ours and use it frequently.
To each their own.. It's a free country.
I really really enjoyed this video. 👍 Thank you Andrew and Kristi ✌️
Glad you enjoyed it
Surprisingly fun episode. Thanks to you both!
Thanks for this refresher video !! I have a recliner as my mlp chair which the back is not too high,I can see all bed layer speakers with no obstruction so I hear everything from all speakers.
So long as the cushion(s) aren't obstructing your ears or rise above eye level you're most likely fine.
First off Happy Father's Day. Secondly, THIS VIDEO WAS AWESOME!!! Yes, more content like this would be heavenly. You guys always have the most amazing videos on TH-cam, but this one was above and beyond amazing. The only aspect that was missing is.....as if you didn't see this coming...is Mrs Robinson! Well done, and what a nice change. Have a great Sunday!!
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I’ve been waiting for someone to address these monstrous high backed theater chairs 🙌🏼 they do completely destroy the whole point of front and surround sound speaker placement and how the sound reaches your ears. Awesome video with plenty of seating options for people to stop making this mistake 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks!
Thanks Andrew and Kristi! I'm actually in the process of looking for new furniture, in general. So, thank you for the great options!
Our pleasure!
I definitely enjoyed the switchup in content. Well done! As always ;)
Yay, thank you!
Valencia seats is going to hate this video 😂
Jokes aside, the video is helpful for so many but maybe not for me. Not just because I’m an European citizen but also due to my future personal design choices. My next apartment, flat etc is going to be a full on Industrial style home with light or dark wood and lots of black aluminum. Most of the furniture shown doesn’t match my personal taste and the style I’m looking for. Nonetheless again great video (I loved the small humorous touches like Kristis editing credit sound). Have a great day and awesome week ahead of you!
Thanks for making this one... I think a lot of people needed to see this.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. there is a lack of videos looking at this big part of our listening experience. I struggled to find a good 2 seater and would love a part 2 to see more solutions. I loved the 2 seaters you had already recommended and would love to hear more! Thank you again to both of you for amazing work
Great video! Love the fact that you two branch out into design, and thanks for all the research in finding the cool pieces featured in the vid. Plus a spinning Kristi, love it!
Lol! I finally feel vintigated with our super comfy couches we have in our home theater. We even have two ottomans that have storage for pillows and blankets. We have one couch on a rear risor and one in front. We also have bean bags on the floor in front of the couch ,in front of the screen. The kids love the bean bags.
This is just fantastic! I hope you do a follow up!!!!❤ Well done to the both of you. Excellent video idea!
Thanks so much!
I love the format! And great point regarding degragaded audio. However, I can't imagine the vast majority of those sofas you recommend being comfortable for most people for more than 20 to 30 minutes... no reclining option, minimal arm rests, and no head/neck support on most.
One issue Andrew for us taller folks; 6’2 guys or gals need something behind our neck. I realize they don’t look as nice or modern (I manage a high end store) but reclining furniture is just more neck friendly for us taller chaps 😎
I actually use a leather sectional from Ikea in my theater room and my family loves it. In fact, we actually bought a sofa in the same line for the living room. No regrets here.
LOVE IT! Appreciate you sharing!
I'll never stop going to the movies and I hope I'm not the only one here
Thanks!
Yea definitely do a part 2. Maybe if you can discuss about an open layout seating with rear channel. How to make those rear channels look visually good and still at ear level
Noted.
Great and timely video. I was shopping yesterday for home theater seating. Gave me some great ideas. Great content but did miss kristy.
I blind bought a Bellini sectional and I would like to share my take on it. It is a lot lower than a normal sofa and if you have back problems, not good for long viewing or listening sessions. I love the way it looks, but not the way it feels.
Loved the video. Very fun and light hearted
Hey Samuel! Thanks for watching. We had fun with it!
Have you looked at King Living's collection? The King Cloud Premiere looks pretty amazing and elegant.
No separate Kristi section…NOOOOOOOO! Haha. Love you guys
Agree, I’m having Kristi withdrawals!
As Always, I love you guys ... Fun, Usefull and pertinent information making life that much more enjoyable. Stan Man
Thank you, Stan Man!
Really like this content. Please do more.
Roger That!
Outstanding as always! I've been looking for a while haven't found anything I like but the Haven is the perfect solution for my guest bedroom/critical listening room. Thank you very much and keep up the great work.
Glad we could help!
THANK YOU. A lot of the TH-camrs are pushing on Valencia due to marketing. And i have always said that even though some chairs look nice, there are ALOT of better ones and cheaper ones.
Thank you for doing these videos :D
Thanks for watching!
I have an eames in dark wood with black leather. It's the best listening chair I've ever owned hands down
In an ideal theatre situation, this brings back the debate of optimal rear surrounds (the 6th and 7th speaker in a 7.X.X configuration) vs. optimal comfort for a 2 hour movie.
As someone with not the best back, I'd still prefer a chair with hard adjustable lumbar support and a proper neck to lower head support for a 2 hour movie.
Best thing I did when building my first dedicated home theater back in 04 was using a sectional instead of theatre chairs even though they were all the rage back then.
Laying around on it with the wife and kids was a great experience rather than sitting in what looked like orthopedic equipment.
We went for 2x2 of Natuzzi Baltimora. its so comfortable, has a recliner but the head is back by default so you can recline but keep the head clear, so the recliner has an up down, and head has an up and down, so you can sit up or recline, we chose this over cinema seating. We were going for a 3 and 2 seater but worked better with 2x2. love this review.
Cool video, only one chair was leather on the accepted chairs. Is there a big difference with fabrics?
I don't think you'll notice (that big of) a difference. Fabric choice is likely going impact your personal comfort and ease of cleaning.
If you click on the product links available (see description box on how to access), you'll find more fabric options once you click. There's definitely a leather sofa option.
@@KristiWright Thank you for responding to my comment, I will take a look
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Cool, I was curious about that, thank you for all your wonderful videos
Great episode! I have only ever had couches in my home theatre - principally a custom half circle sectional that my wife picked out in 2003 and that continues to be our oasis. Have toyed with idea of home theatre seating multiple times but she loves to stretch out on the couch and often dozes off during a double feature so likely if we replace it will be with another couch.
Great video. Refreshing change of pace. Also, wifey actually put down her phone and watched the entire video with me and she loved it. Super cool. Thank you both 😎🙌🏼
That is awesome!
Most of the seating in this video looks like it would offer me zero neck or head support unless I slump down really low which would give me a low back ache within 3 minutes. I do agree that "theater seating" is not really desirable for most of us without a dedicated "theater room". But give me a recliner or some head support and I"ll sacrifice a little rear surround effect to not be in agony. And why is not having individual, removable cushions on a sofa/ sectional more desirable / easier to clean? Personally I prefer them so they can be rotated, so you're not wearing out the fabric and cushion of that one preferred viewing seat. Wah wah wah.....I know....😂
I agree with the logic of low seats... but I also want to lounge during a movie and I do need a neck rest
That was great and different! Great options out there. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
Andrew put in a TON of work in the editing on this one to try and spice things up. We hope you found the added "fun" enjoyable.
Add the swivel barrel chairs. I like those!!
The low profile sofas won't wreck my sound stage, but they definitely wreck my back. 😢
Love this kind of video, though!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I find that sofas with backs that hit the low-mid part of your should blades and that aren't too deep (the seat) are the best for low back support. Sofas and chairs with too much of a recline are actually horrible for support.
@@KristiWright I made the connection to low profile causing me problems because my sister has a sofa like that and it kills my back. But after your comment, I think it's that her sofa is too deep. Sitting on it just leaves my legs dangling in the air.
@@alachad Yep, that would definitely cause back issues.
Next time you are there, try sitting with your bottom as close to the back of the sofa as possible. If you must, sit cross legged. See if that helps.
Well one of the best videos you created.... Thanks keep bring up those bright ideas and tips.
I appreciate that!
Great stuff. One thing I have always lived by is no high back seats…
Friends don't let friends listening in high backed chairs!
Good ideas. Who knew?! Who thought?! Well done.
I have a high back leather recliner. I will agree that the smooth leather high back has a slight problem with reflections. I just put a blanket behind my head to absorb the reflections. My sound stage is wide, focused, and holographic. I will not be giving up my recliner.
Concur.
I actually like the reflections (boost in treble). I do mind the fact the rear soundstage is compromised though.
Thoughts on sactionals from lovesac with and without the built in speakers?
Wow, great video. You have hit on what I’ve been thinking for years. Great content andrew
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would've never thought of the Haven sleeper, that's a great option for pulling double duty - chair and a half gives you much more space to sit solo, or close with your S/O.....and it sleeps one. Appreciate you for making this video.
Love the expansion of topics into design and decor. Super interesting to me and I hope you keep ‘em coming.
Also, nice to see you, Kristi!
Personally I would never even consider the short back seats in my theater. The home theater experience is a complete package, image, sound, comfort, etc... To completely destroy comfort for a little tweak to sound makes zero sense. I would probably eventually stop watching movies in the theater if I had those low back seats. Instead I would just watch on the TV in the living room from the comfort of the couch.
For 2-ch in my downstairs system I have one of those Harbor Freight stools that has a seat similar to a motorcycle seat, no back almost no absorption... For critical listening to 2-ch this is fine, I'm not there to lean back and be comfortable. I would have no problem using one of those low back seats for that but for the theater, those seats would completely destroy the experience for most people.
Keep in mind most people are not audiophiles, the friends that come to your house for movies are not going to notice the difference in sound when you switch from the high back to low back seats but they are going to notice the lack of comfort. Many of them would likely stop suggesting movie nights. They'll probably talk about you behind your back, theorize about what's wrong with you to make you do a thing like that.
Great video,I have been looking at sofas,for last few months for our HT room. I definitely saw a few that will work. Thanks again for a video like this!
More videos like this one please. Really liked it!
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The West Elm Harris reclining chair is my favorite non-home theater-theater chair. Beautiful and equally comfortable!
Thank you so much , this is the video I was expected to watch , because I don’t have a dedicated living room , good for living room.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE those home theater seats that you recommended at the end. A perfect compromise between traditional theater seating and stylish sofa. I want it!
Just click the "show more" section of the description box and you'll see them all!
Loved the video, along with your content in general. Most home theater enthusiasts are constantly looking for that next upgrade (or is it just me?), so I think expanding beyond hardware to the broader environment is a great change of pace!
Definitely was not expecting that "KO" in the movie theaters during this chair review!! Lol 😅
I've always thought this way about high-backed "theater seating." It's like the gaming-chairs of the living room. I've always looked at them and thought: "What a waste of 7.X.X surround..." It's nice to finally be vindicated!
Andrew you are the most random person ever. i was expecting today the video would be like a sonus faber but this would be probably the best random useful video ever. i am still waiting for that klipsch sw subwoofer.
I actually appreciate your comment. We try to keep things as fresh as possible and not every video can be a review, so I'll take random over same old, same old.
Here's your review of the subwoofer - bit.ly/3kMK3km 😍
When we put in a dedicated theater space in our home, my wife’s one rule was that it needed to be practical and comfortable for entertaining. Traditional theater seating was a complete no-go. We bought a LoveSac sectional which has been great. Modular so we can configure it in different ways and washable covers which is a god send since we have kids. 😂
$$$$ though.
Another reason I love in ceiling rear channels that tilt and swivel to aim towards the back of seating area. Works great in open concept rooms many have and the effects are amazing. Our tilting headrests on our couch just broke so we are looking at options good timing on this video
Thanks! I have a Italian leather sofa that is designed to amplify bass below 60HZ in the chamber beneath the seating (5 degree front arc out of engineered board) . It rides on a 3/4 inch rail and the leather is saddle thickness so it is not going to wear out in my lifetime. I got sick of 5 year replacement and just did what I wanted for a permanent solution!
What sofa is it? I want to google it if it's available to see.
this was actually a great episode. i an acoustics major. great job anthony
I'm sure Anthony is a nice guy but here we call him Andrew. :)
I tested this out with couches of different back heights with a Samsung Q990D.
With a lower height, the sound was more open but by very little. With the higher backs the sound was a touch more closed off but improves when you recline which is the whole point of a reclining couch. Overall the difference was not that great to me and it could be tweaked by moving your rears around/increase the height.
I’d like to see a video where you recommend how people set up their rears if they have a couch that isn’t perfect for surround.
Good videos. ✌🏼
Totally enjoyed today's video. Refreshing to see content that is not audio or video gear. Go ahead and branch out. I don't need any furniture at this point, but I do know what to look for in the future.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Please do a part 2! I’m intrigued on upgrading my space
Greatly useful information. Thanks.
Well said. Now I removed my thoughts of looking at recliners. My sofa is good sounding seat as always.