Hosey Has It - Best Home Cinema Level I finalist, EMEA, 2023

A stunning, dedicated home cinema within the newly excavated basement of a country home was built as part of a major refurbishment of the property. The retired owners wanted a stylish, comfortable room which was simple to use and demonstrated quality and value for money.

As part of a brand-new construction, the integrator was able to install all equipment out of sight. A baffl e wall houses the LCR speakers and subs, surrounded by acoustic treatments to optimise the sound quality, including Vicoustic soundproofing panels to stop any refl ections behind the screen.

The AV system comprises a JVC 4K projector, a large fixed-screen, Artcoustic Dolby Atmos 7.4.4 surround sound, Kaleidescape movie server, Sonos, and Apple TV. The owners relax in luxurious Fortress red leather home theatre seats which enhance the whole immersive cinema experience.

The room is climate controlled and benefi ts from a Luton HomeWorks lighting system to create the ideal ambiance. 

For complete ease of use, the entire room is controlled using Crestron handheld remotes and wall panel with a simple GUI, which enables the owners to select a media source and relax in a perfect environment.

As the house is in a rural location and contains high-end equipment, the integrator has used a SurgeX power conditioner to provide power management along with a Pakedge PDU  Controller for monitoring and remote support.