Sentiment HiFi - Best Home Cinema, Level 2 finalist, APAC, 2023

As a leader in cinema design, Sentiment HiFi eagerly embraced the task of building an exceptional home theatre that surpassed the most stringent standards. The team catered to the discerning tastes of a passionate audiophile, infusing their craftsmanship into a theatre that captivated both the visual and auditory senses.

To ensure an immersive auditory experience, the theatre adopted a channel configuration of 11.5.6.3, incorporating three high-channel screen speakers and rear surround channel high speakers. This setup enabled support for the complete range of 3D audio channels available. The renowned Christie Vive Audio, equipped with professional band tweeters, was selected as the speaker system.

A unique vision of exposed speakers inspired an innovative design with wavy curved surfaces. The Christie Vive Audio's curved array loudspeakers seamlessly blended with the undulating waves of acoustic decoration, creating a visually stunning curvilinear aesthetic that harmonised with the sound waves.

Acoustic treatment received meticulous attention, with elastic shock-absorbing walls on all five surfaces, including the ceiling, effectively reducing excess low-frequency standing waves. The concrete walls were enhanced with a specialised acoustic insulation layer. 3D printing technology produced wooden panels in a wavy curved form, strategically placed at varying heights and curvatures to optimise sound reflection and diffusion.

The theatre's acoustic structure featured a three-layer design, using 3D printed acoustic wood grids wrapped in dark acoustic material. This design allowed unrestricted speaker performance while isolating internal sounds from external interference. A thick, sound-absorbing carpet further minimised unwanted floor reflections.

Integrating different loudspeaker brands, AUREA and Paradigm's subwoofers, posed an intriguing challenge. The owner's desire for powerful low frequencies with fast bass tones, along with the Christie Vive Audio system, demanded skilful fine-tuning through DSP adjustments. The technicians excelled, achieving a balanced and harmonious state of sound, impressing the audiophile owner.

Overall, Sentiment HiFi’s brilliance shone through its premium home theatre design, exceeding the audiophile owner's expectations.