The Deep Sea Immersion Home Cinema project is a bespoke 8-seat home theater designed to transport viewers into an underwater getaway. Located on the second floor of a Florida home, the immersive private cinema was developed by Maxicon under the constraints of a rather unorthodox room layout.
“The shape of the room that already existed was odd, and we had to figure out a way to place the back speakers correctly and merge them with the acoustics,” describes Moises Kornbluth, Sales Rep and Marketing Assistant for Maxicon.
“Same with the height, which was not adequate for a dedicated cinema. The height was about 15 feet, and the client did not want to reduce it, presenting another layer of difficulty in achieving optimal acoustics and visual alignment.”
The client also wished to have a bar located at the back of the theater, presenting additional challenges when trying to accommodate a centralized equipment rack as well.
Acoustics Overcome Spatial Hurdles of Private Cinema
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Addressing the issue of acoustics first for this private cinema, Maxicon leveraged advanced signal processing techniques to optimize low-frequency performance in the spacious area.
Carefully selected acoustic treatments were used to further shore up the room’s acoustics while also playing into the deep-sea aesthetic alongside custom carpeting and lighting.
Theater Lighting, Design Evoke Calming Deep Sea Aesthetics
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Running around the outside of the theater, recessed linear lights provide an understated blue glow that shimmers across the room’s surfaces. Wave patterns on the rug also provide aquatic elements that seem to float like kelp across the room’s floor.
Overhead, a starry ceiling provides additional ambience with a unique twist. Instead of representing the star-filled skies above, now moviegoers are treated to visuals of marine snow drifting overhead.
Powerful Bass Rumbles Through Expansive Space
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The system itself employs an Anthem AVM 90 preamp/processor alongside AudioControl Savoy G4 amplifiers which drive Triad InWall Gold and Silver speakers for immersive audio experience. Paired with larger-than-standard subwoofers provided by Buttkicker tactile audio systems, Maxicon describes the experience as one that can be felt as well as heard.
For visuals, a Sony VPL-XW7000ES 4K HDR projector and Seymour Screen Excellence Reference Fixed Frame screen are paired for an all-encompassing image. A Kaleidescape Terra Movie Server is also used for media storage, while custom video processing delivers a “pristine cinematic experience.”
Systems & Equipment
Video
- Sony VPL-XW7000ES 4K HDR projector
- Seymour Screen Excellence Reference Fixed Frame screen
- Kaleidescape Terra movie server
- MadVR Labs Envy Extreme MK2 video processor
Audio
- AudioControl Savoy G4 amplifiers
- Triad InWall Gold and Silver speakers
- Anthem AVM 90 preamp/processor
- Buttkicker subwoofers
This project was a runner up in our 2024 CE Pro Home of the Year Awards. Presented annually at CEDIA Expo, the Home of the Year Awards represent the best of the best smart home innovations within the CEDIA channel. If you have a project you would like to have considered in the Home of the Year Awards, submit while the window is open, or follow CE Pro to stay informed of when the next submission round begins.
