Best Home Theater Seating - A lot of attention is placed on the basic equipment needed to experience home theater, but there are many add-ons that can enhance your home theater enjoyment. One add-on that is many times overlooked, is comfortable seating. Check out my list of suggested home theater seating manufacturers and seating options that will make your home theater viewing and listening experience more pleasurable. Octane Seating - Turbo XL700 Power Recliner Octane Seating - Turbo XL700 Power Recliner. Check out a great, comfortable, a home theater seating option from Octane Seating, the Turbo XL700 Power Recliner.This comfortable chair is great for home theater viewing with powered reclining, two armrests, a padded footrest, and storage compartments to keep those remotes about of view when not being used, and a swivel tray and cup holder for all your snacks and beverages. Also, you can combine two, or more, Turbo XL700's to create a row of comfortable seating for family and friends.
Flash Furniture 2-Seat Black Leather Home Theater Recliner with Storage Console. Image courtesy of Amazon Here is a comfortable home theater seating option, the Flash Furniture 2-Seat Black Leather Home Theater Recliner. This setup is great for couple. Both chairs provide variable recline positions, as well as a storage are between the two chairs for remotes, snacks, etc. In addition each chair has its own cup holder. Buy from Amazon » Mainstays Home Theater Recliner - Black. Image Courtesy of Amazon The Mainstays Home Theater Recliner is pretty basic, but provides all the comfort you might need for an evening of movie watch. It feature a steel reclining mechanism and comfortable foam padding for extra comfort. Cinema Tech M3-4 Recliner. Image providd by Cinema Tech CinemaTech offers a wide variety of home theater seating options, from plush single seating cup holders, to single seat recliners, to reclining couches, and a variety of home theater/media room sectionals.
Premiere Home Theater Surroundings - PremiereHTS Recliner Premiere Home Theater Surroundings - PremierHTS Recliner. Premiere Home Theater Surroundings Don't settle for that dusty old couch or recliner to view your home theater presentations, step up to first class movie viewing with a specially designed home theater lounge chair. Check out some great, comfortable, home theater seating options from Premiere Home Theater Surroundings - such as the Grand Slam shown in the photo. Fortress Seating - Kensington Dual. Image provided by Fortress Seating Fortress makes really comfortable home theater seats, loungers, and sectionals. However, my favorite thing about Fortress Seating is that they offer a lot accessory options that can meet all your home theater comfort (and control) needs. If you are looking for home theater seating that is more than just a seat, check out what Fortress has to offer, such as the Kensington Dual shown in the photo. Elite Home Theater Seating
Eilte Home Theater Seating Model C1. If you are looking for luxury home theater seating, check out the offerings from Elite Home Theater Seating. Consumers have the option buying a pre-designed chair, but you can also design you own custom seating via Elite's Build Your Chair page - choose from 12 styles, 6 back rest types, material (leather/Suede) and color, cushion (soft, medium, firm), and layout (single chair or a variety of chair groups) . In addition, Elite Home Theater Seating also offers the inclusion of Crowson Technologies Tactile Effects System products, as well as additional accessories, if desired. Jaymar Home Theater Seating Jaymar Home Theater Seating. Image provided by Jaymar Jaymar goes back to the basics - comfortable seating without all the frills - if that is all you want. However, if you want to add extra features to your seating, you can request a variety of options, including cup holders, chrome or wooden legs, leather or other fabric, and an extensive choice of colors.
You also have the choice of single seats or a series of seats in a either a straight or curved row. Home Theater Furniture - Equipment Racks - TV Stands Shopping for home theater gear. Justin Pumfrey/The Image Bank/Getty Images You need more than a comfortable couch or chair for your home theater room - you also need to find a place to store all those gadgets. Check out my suggestions for Equipment Racks, TV stands and Media Storage. Home Theater Add-ons and Accessories American Retro Refrigerated Coca-Cola Machine. In addition to seating, racks, and stands, there a lot of other add-ons and accessories (including power management, external processors, and even snack and beverage devices) that are available to enhance your home theater experience. Check out just some of the possible options.Which chair, as Goldilocks so aptly put it, is just right? Rocker recliners — think traditional La-Z-Boy — rock when upright and lower fully, usually by means of a hand lever.
They start at about $350, but expect to pay $600 and up for a well-built model. A trendier option these days for the space- or style-conscious are push-back models, which recline when you lean back. They can cost as little as $250, but, on the downside, tend not to last as long as those with levers, since the mechanism gets more of a workout. Also new: wall-saver recliners, which require only about six inches of space between chair and wall, compared to a foot or more needed for heftier traditional versions (though the price is about the same).There are specialty chairs, such as massage and electric recliners. The former can be quite expensive (from $800 to $5,000), and the latter are designed for people with mobility issues. Regardless of what type you choose, check that there's no more than a five-inch gap between the seat and the open leg rest; otherwise, children or pets can get caught and injured. Same goes for the lever — make sure tiny hands (or your own fingers) can't get stuck inside or pinched.
Recliners are like shoes — looks are important, but comfort is key. When you're shopping, have family members who'll spend the most time in the chair sit in it for five minutes or more. Ask yourself: Do my feet touch the floor when the back is upright? Does the headrest support my head and neck? Inspect the seat and back for bumpy parts. And look for foam with a density rating of 1.9 or higher (most furniture cushions range from 0.9 to 2.5), which will ensure that it keeps its shape longer. Test the chair's footrest several times to make sure it's easy to maneuver. Listen for squeaks, which may indicate loose parts or improper alignment.Chairs upholstered in leather are the most durable — and the most expensive, about $1,000 and up. Choose a thick, top-grain leather. If you prefer a suede-like feel, go for a synthetic microfiber instead — it resists moisture and wrinkling and costs from $500 to $1,000. (Don't forget to ask how many times a sample of the fabric has been machine-tested for durability — you want one that's been rubbed at least 10,000 times.)
Beware of vinyl chairs. Sure, the new, improved material looks and feels similar to leather for less money ($300 to $700). But vinyl is less pliable and can crack. Wool is a top fabric choice because it's long-wearing and naturally stain-resistant. Plan on spending about $1,200 and up.Repair experts say it's usually the nonmoving parts that break on a recliner. So scope the underside of the chair (or, if that's not possible, ask to view photos, videos, or sample "cutaways" from the manufacturer). You want to see heavy-duty screws, not dinky ones or, worse, plastic fasteners. Don't be fooled by a gimmicky description like "all-wood construction," which may be code for low-quality pressboard — too soft to withstand the back-and-forth motion of a recliner. Get the salesperson to clarify, and actually look at the bones: Hardwood, like birch or poplar, is superior, but be prepared to spend about $1,000 or more. A decent second choice is plywood, starting at a low $300. Finally, with any recliner, check the manufacturer's guarantee and opt for one that spans at least three years.