First post in this forum. This dedicated room was completed in 1999 but similar to others, it's been continuously upgraded since then. The room is around 45 square meters with a ceiling that slopes upwards from front to rear. The front ceiling is 10 feet high while the rear is around 14 feet. I think that the huge room volume helps improve sound quality through natural reverb but it also requires a lot of power.

The room has a lot of acoustic treatment which has been steadily improved, through experimentation, over the past dozen years.

My current equipment:

Screen: Da-Lite 133” High Power, 16:9 aspect ratio
Projector: SIM2 Grand Cinema Mico 50
Video processor: DVDO Duo
Bluray player: Oppo BDP-80
HD-DVD player: Toshiba HD-A35
DVD player: Sony DVP-NS50P
AV Receiver: Denon 4311CI
Power amps:
Emotiva XPA-1 (3)
Aragon 8008 BB
Aragon 4004 MkII
Bryston 3B-NRB
Front speakers: Focal Stella Utopia
Center speaker: Focal Viva Utopia
Height speakers: Focal Electra 1007 S
Wide speakers: Focal Electra IW 1003 Be
Surround and surround back speakers: Focal Profile 908
Subwoofers: SVS PB-13 Ultra (4) and Paradigm Servo-15 v2 (2)

NOTE: These photos were taken by a friend and the images on the screen are photoshopped inserts. I will post some screenshots in the future.

My main speakers are Focal Utopias. The 3 speakers have the same characteristics – incredible detail in the highs while retaining a smooth (not shrill) sound, clear and distinct vocals which seem to float in air and a tight and accurate bass. I would also describe the Utopia sound to be 3-dimensional.

This is a setup for both home theater and music, which has always been my dream (hence I call this a "dream" theater). The Focal Utopias are incredible for stereo. A huge soundstage, 3D imaging, incredible detail. When I have some friends with me, while listening to stereo music, it's not unusual for one of them to suddenly ask if we are listening to multi-channel music!

Another thing I like to do is to listen to a good stereo recording at a high level and walk around the room. Sound quality obviously changes but it still somehow retains its 3D quality.

The best part is when you walk right up to the front, in between the 2 front speakers. That's where you feel you are right in the middle of the band and can almost touch the performers and the instruments. The only problem is that the image of the performer is about 7 feet high! How does that happen? It's an incredible illusion.

Being good for music and giving them enough power through the Emotiva monoblocks + matching them with the Viva Center Utopia speaker, they are also perfect for home theater.

Behind the Utopias, you can see the 4 subwoofers - SVS Ultras and Paradigm Servo-15 v2's. They go down to 16 Hz and are very accurate, with the help of a lot of bass traps, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Audyssey pro calibration.

I recently upgraded my front speakers from Focal Maestro Utopias to Focal Stella Utopia EM’s.

The flagship speakers of Focal are the Grande Utopia EM, they are nearly 7’ high and they weigh 573 pounds each. The Stella Utopia EM speakers are next in line and they are large but look small beside the Grand Utopia. They are 61” high and weigh 363 pounds each.

More important, the Stella Utopia EM speakers are the only other speakers that use the ground-breaking electromagnet (EM) technology. Instead of using a permanent magnet, the Grande and Stella Utopias use an electromagnet which is much more powerful than a standard magnet but lighter. This basically results in 2 to 4 times less distortion and in an incredibly detailed and tight bass. As is typical, this clean-up of the bass frequencies likewise results in clearer mids which are no longer masked by excessive bass ringing and distortion. The Stella speakers love drums and I honestly have never heard such a wonderful reproduction of drums from tympani and kick drum to snare to congas to tom-toms.

The improvement in bass frequencies is confirmed by measurements. Using the XTZ Room Analyzer system, I have verified that the typical modal problems of my room have somehow been significantly tamed. This improvement may be attributed not only to the electromagnet of the Stella but also its passive EQ controls. There are 2 controls for the bass, 2 for the tweeter and 1 for the mid-range, each with 3 settings. This results in 243 possible combinations, which is an audiophile’s dream. Using these controls, combined with the acoustic treatment of the room and proper speaker placement, you can get very nice sound quality, which is then finally passed through the electronic EQ treatment of Audyssey MultEQ Pro that results in excellent frequency response and reduced ringing.

Fortunately, it is not only the bass frequencies which are superb but a lot of other things as well. One of the most striking features is the sweetness of its tweeter and mid-range, while retaining the Utopia characteristic of intricate detail. This allows you to jack up the volume, even all the way up to reference level without causing your ears to bleed. How has this been achieved? Maybe the extra mid-range tweeter? Maybe the new cabinet? I don’t know but it results in incredibly sweet sound, a deep soundstage and airiness surrounding the musical instruments. I would describe this as a 3D sound with instruments floating in the air.

Another incredible feature is its astounding dynamic range. It has beautiful detail in both the softest and loudest passages. Even more impressive, when you have a complicated musical passage with a lot of instruments, you can distinctly hear the sound of a tiny triangle piercing through a wall of heavy drum beats – both the heavy boom of big drums and the tiny sparkle of a triangle at the same moment.

Finally, all of this results in a beautifully balanced sound. From the top to the bottom, from violins to upright bass, from trombones to sax, from triangle to cymbals, from soprano to tenor, I have never heard a more accurate reproduction of sound than from the Focal Stella Utopia EM (but of course, I am biased ).

Before disposing my old Focal Maestro speakers, I tried using them as Wide speakers and took some photos. How did the Stella / Maestro combination sound? It was gorgeous!

Here’s another angle of the Stella / Maestro speakers before going back to regular programming.

The speaker setup is an 11.1 system (with 4 subwoofers), using Audyssey DSX technology for the Wide and Height speakers. The Height speakers follow the Audyssey recommendation for their location, which places them around 13 feet high. The Audyssey DSX technology produces a very wide and deep soundstage.

All speakers are Focals which, together with the Audyssey technology, helps to provide seamless "Listener Envelopment". You are inside the movie.

I have a reasonably large collection -- about 2000 movie DVD's and blurays, 500 concert DVD's and blurays and a 1000 CD's.

I actually consider myself to be quite frugal in spending for equipment. My philosophy is "value for money". If I don't hear or see a difference, I'm not buying.

As examples of my frugality -

1. I have the cheapest Oppo bluray player. I believe that the more expensive models have better video processing but I don't want the player to do any video processing cuz my dedicated video processors are better!

2. I don't have a universal remote. I used to have one but it just doesn't work for me.

3. Pls don't ask me about cables. I have very good quality cables but they don't cost a fortune.

As a true hobbyist, I do my own audio-video calibration. For video calibration, I use an i1Pro spectrophotometer, Calman software, a DVDO VP50 Pro and a Video EQ Pro. For audio calibration, I use an Audyssey MultEQ Pro kit, together with MultEQ XT32 on the Denon 4311 AVR.

A really complete video calibration takes me several hours while for audio, it takes around 2 hours and requires absolute quiet. My philosophy for good video is that it must look real, 3D and have "pop". For audio, it must sound "live".


I think that calibration is one of the most enjoyable and satisfying aspects of this hobby.

The immediately previous center speaker (I've had a lot of center speakers over the years) was an Electra CC 1008 Be. It was incredibly good. We tested it vs an Electra 1028 Be (floorstander) and it was way better. If you played it by itself, it sounded like you were listening to multi-channel audio. Somehow, however, it didn't fit (too small, really different tweeter, weak bass).

Visually, the Viva Center Utopia is a much better match to the Maestro Utopias. More importantly, it has the same characteristics of the Maestro Utopias -- to-die-for highs, a tight bass and incredible vocals. Voices seem to float. In "Saving Private Ryan", the dialog of the opening scene has always been so hard to understand because of all of the noise but with the Viva, you suddenly hear what the actors are saying.

One of my fav photos - the Focal Profile 908 upside down. It's naturally tilted upwards. However, since I use it as a surround speaker and it is mounted high, it must be tilted downwards. It sounds great even when its upside down.

An artistic shot of the Focal Electra CC 1008 Be. This is truly an amazing center speaker but the Focal Viva Center Utopia is in a different league.

I finally got my 3rd Emotiva XPA-1 monoblock. The monoblocks are driving the 3 Focal Utopias (LCR speakers). How does it sound? Maybe you can describe it as transparent. Most important, it gives me peace of mind. I don't think the amps for my LCR speakers will ever run out of steam (which would result in the worst distortion). They are rated at 1000 watts @ 4 ohms and they have huge capacitors.

I recently got a pair of Focal Electra IW 1003 Be In-wall speakers to be my Wide speakers, replacing a pair of Focal Electra 1037 Be floorstanders. The 1037's were huge and they kept getting bumped. The in-wall speakers have freed up a lot of floor space and for their function as Wide speakers, they are doing their job very well. In a word, I would describe them as transparent. You don't notice them until you switch them off. They don't call attention to themselves, which is exactly what you want them to do.

Similar to my main speakers, they have the same W-cone technology for the woofer and mid-range. The tweeters are also beryllium, though the Utopias have a more advanced version. Nonetheless, the timbre match is very good because the Wide speakers "disappear".

It was quite impressive that in-wall speakers could perform as well as these but I'm aware of someone who has 5 of these in his home theater and they're supposed to perform excellently. I never thought I would ever use in-wall speakers but here they are and I love them.

SIM2 is not a well-known brand among projectors, unlike Panasonic, Epson, Optoma, etc. but I guess you could look at it like the Ferrari of projectors. It's an elite brand which has been at the cutting-edge of projector technology for a long time. One of their innovative products was the Mico 50, which was among the first LED projectors to be sold to the consumer market.

One of the main selling points of the Mico 50 has been that it does not have a lamp. For those who are familiar with projectors, that is quite a big convenience (as well as savings). As lamps are used, their quality deteriorates. Not only do they become more dim, their overall image quality gets worse. In the first 500 hours of use, projector lamps usually lose about 50% of their brightness level. Picture quality deteriorates and even if you had a perfect video calibration at the start, you will need a new one. Some videophiles redo their calibration after every 100 hours of lamp usage. This is one of the features that attracted me most to the Mico -- a stable image which does not need constant re-calibration over time.

The projector is huge, similar in size to the older and huge CRT projectors. It weighs 55 pounds and you need a very strong mount. Fortunately, my main mount used to carry a CRT projector so it is quite capable. The supplier of the projector provided a custom-made bracket that they bolted to the main mount. Installation literally took 15 minutes.

Similar to other SIM2 products (and a lot of Italian products), the projector is aesthetically beautiful, with a gun-metal finish. If you look at it, it looks like it is equal to its price. It's like looking at a Ferrari.

One of the things which will stun you is the time it takes to switch on and off. Switching on takes about 10 seconds while switching off takes around 3 seconds. Normal projectors may take a few minutes. Also, since there is no lamp, you don't need to worry about reducing lamp life through frequent switching on and off. You can switch it off and in a few seconds, switch it on again without worry. That's not true for other projectors. It takes time for them to cool down when you switch them off and lamp life is reduced as you frequently switch them off.

The projector has a built-in 2-point RGB adjustment for white balance, similar to other projectors. It was at first disappointing that the projector did not have a 10-point RGB adjustment, though I have a DVDO Duo Video Processor connected to the projector and this does have the 10-point adjustment. I adjusted the white balance at the projector and to my surprise, all that was needed was to adjust one point, not even 2, and both white balance and gamma were so good that we didn't need to do any further adjustment with the DVDO video processor. I have calibrated a lot of projectors and sometimes, it is easy to calibrate the white balance (which is the balanced mix of red, green and blue) but then it will be a torture to adjust gamma (which is the proper shading of the image from darkest to lightest, so that shadows are properly captured and have a smooth gradation, thus providing the illusion of a 3-dimensional image). Some of the most notorious for gamma calibration are the Panasonic projectors, which have a 10-point adjustment but they are so difficult to calibrate that it takes me 2 hours or more. With the Mico, when the white balance was done, the gamma was perfect.

Color calibration (Hue, Saturation and Luminance) was a little more involved and it took me and a friend maybe 1.5 hours, but that was mainly because we were not familiar with the projector calibration features. At the end, we did get the color calibration perfect and it is, in fact, the most perfect color calibration I have seen. Most projectors will have a problem with a few colors and you will be unable to calibrate them properly. That's just the limitation of most projectors. The Mico was perfect.

Picture quality is quite stunning. Many modern projectors have deep blacks and high contrast ratio and the Mico has these qualities as well but what it beats others is in color accuracy and sharpness. In most well-calibrated projectors, you sometimes get stunned by the realism of an image and this invariably is a facial close-up where you can see the pores, hair strands, skin blemishes, etc. With the Mico, this is the first time I see this stunning realism in half-body and even full-body images. People come alive.

The Celine Dion show in Las Vegas is among the best tests for projectors and the Mico produced an image which was incredibly beautiful. Skin tones are so realistic and the many colorful costumes and sets somehow come alive too. Motion flow was no problem, it was very smooth too.

In short, the Mico produces a picture quality which is among the best I have ever seen. Probably the only one that is better was a Sim2 Lumis that I have seen, projecting to a huge screen which may have been 14 to 15 feet wide.

Originally, I had been thinking of getting the new Sony VPL-VW 1000 projector, which has 4k. After reading a lot of reviews and following the threads at AVS Forum, I decided not to buy it, mainly because of the view that you can only appreciate 4k if you sit really close to the screen. I can't do that. I'd get dizzy.

Thus, my attention went to the Mico for which I was offered a very good deal. I think it was a good decision. One of my overriding philosophies in this Audio-Video hobby is that whatever upgrade I have must be so good that you have to be blind not to see the improved picture or deaf to not hear the better audio. The Mico certainly meets this requirement. The picture quality improvement is pretty stunning.

These SVS Ultras are pretty huge but when they are placed behind the Focal Utopias, they look quite small.

I moved my 2 x Paradigm Servo-15 subs to the back of the room while the 4 SVS subs were in the front. I have long wanted to do this but it's a pretty back-breaking effort so it's been delayed up to now. Placing the 2 subs at the back helps to flatten the frequency response of all the subs combined. This is based on theory, on the readings I took with the Audyssey Pro equipment and by ear as well.

The integration and calibration of the 6 subs together was not that difficult. The 2 subs in the rear act as one and the 4 subs in front act as one. All the individual subs were set at around 66 to 67 db at the main listening position, which provided a summed total of around 75 db. This meant that volume levels were balanced.

The distances of the front and the rear subs are not exactly the same to the main listening position but I have come to the conclusion that it doesn't matter that much. Given the long wavelengths of the bass frequencies, it seems that slight differences don't matter. This is also the view of many well-respected audio professionals.

My main objective in getting 2 more Ultras was to experience a similar "massage" effect as in the home theaters of some friends which are much smaller than mine - my room volume is 6000 cubic feet. The massage effect has improved, especially if I run the subs hot, which I'm no longer afraid to do.

Nonetheless, there's been a massive improvement.

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wes  » Mar 06, 2013 11:48 PM

Stella / Maestro combination surround sound what it must have been most incredible When can I come over?

Spurrier Sucks  » Mar 03, 2013 05:06 PM

Wow! Love the speakers! CanI come over?

pacman9270  » Jan 29, 2013 10:04 PM

What a powerhouse setup! I starting to really learn about calibration.

jasonaalbert73  » Jan 23, 2013 03:57 PM

Super nice room man. LOve the decor, colors, equipment, everything.

baylorx  » Jan 18, 2013 10:34 PM

Outrageously awesome theater, just wow! I'm dreaming of the Chorus 836W's, but you've got the Stella Utopias! I can only imagine what a movie like Master & Commander must sound like in here. Its what dreams are made of!

ShockWave  » Dec 17, 2012 04:14 PM

Some serious equipment. I would love to sit in one of those chairs and enjoy a film.

rpatt  » Dec 13, 2012 08:00 AM

Absolutely amazing, all the way around.

wes  » Dec 04, 2012 05:51 PM

You have the best L/R speakers of all the HT on this forum. The Focal dealer is not willing to give me any discount except for 10% so SH.... Plus listening to a lot of SACDs in 5.1 Classical music B&W 800Diamond made more sense for me (Abbey Road) If I ever can find a dealer that is willing to negotiate seriously I might give the Focal a go, for now I am just looking to put a 800Diamond in the front as center channel, then I just need to add two 805D in the back.

Dave_6  » Nov 29, 2012 10:18 PM

4 Ultras, 6 subs in all! Incredible!

streetsmart  » Nov 08, 2012 06:31 PM

Hi Wes, I'm sorry but I accidentally deleted your comment. That was dumb, especially considering that it was very well written. I have copied your comment below. It seems we have very similar audio priorities. I neglected to include audio source material because some people consider them to be a different category. Nonetheless, I fully agree that there are good and bad audio recordings and mixes, and I am constantly looking for the best. I agree that a lot of "Made in France" stuff is very expensive. Fortunately, Focal is not Louis Vuitton so you can get good discounts from your dealer! Here was your latest comment: "You are welcome Streetsmart Yes I understand Made in FRANCE 35 hours workweek and all raises the prices, to be honest wen I look at their pro audio line and compare to the HiFi line they sure make the HiFi pay for the R&D and have very nice margins. Hope your dealer gave you a discount "I guess that price is something relative because on the other hand, I think that the Emotiva monoblocks are reasonably priced while many exotic amps are overpriced." Agreed 100% "This also reflects my philosophy regarding priorities in audio -- 1. Speakers, 2. Acoustic treatment, 3. Speaker and listener positioning 4. Electronic equalization, 5. Amps, 6. Source, 7. Cables." Here is my philosophy 1. The Room designed and treated (unfortunately I was not able to do that in our current home) 2. Speakers 3. Listener position 4. Music or movies with outstanding recording 5. Amplifiers 6. Source SACDs for music and of course DTS Master Audio for blu ray 7. Equalization last resort 8. Cables"

ejusted  » Nov 07, 2012 06:03 PM

Another nice addition to an already insane set-up!! The bass in that room during a movie must sound great. Keep me in mind before you decide to dispose of the Stella Utopias. I'll be glad to take them off your hands. That may be the only way for me to ever upgrade my current Focals .

B.Hulk  » Nov 07, 2012 03:46 PM

4 Ultra's and 2 Paradigms in a 6000 cft room. Absolutely insane. No overkill there. Who am I to talk! I've got dual Empires in a 900 cft room myself one up front and the other in the back. Moving your Paradigms to the rear was a good move because I'm sure it not only improved your overall bass response but also eases the pressure of them tryin to compete with the first set of Ultra's. As for the amps I couldn't agree with you more. Excellent taste in gear. Enjoy.

streetsmart  » Nov 07, 2012 08:16 AM

Hi Wes! Thanks for the praise for the Focal speakers but I wouldn't agree that they are overpriced, particularly if you read about the amount of R&D that they put into each component plus the fact that Focal directly manufactures nearly every single component of their upper-end speakers. I guess that price is something relative because on the other hand, I think that the Emotiva monoblocks are reasonably priced while many exotic amps are overpriced. I honestly think that the Emotivas are just as good as any other power amp. They are able to effortlessly drive the LCR speakers at reference level in "War of the Worlds" and that is like 600 continuous watts per speaker. This also reflects my philosophy regarding priorities in audio -- 1. Speakers, 2. Acoustic treatment, 3. Speaker and listener positioning 4. Electronic equalization, 5. Amps, 6. Source, 7. Cables.

wes  » Nov 07, 2012 12:32 AM

Can I please come listen to your fabulous set up.

wes  » Nov 07, 2012 12:28 AM

First your set-up is spectacular and the Focal speakers are my second favorite after 800Diamonds. I just think the Focal are so over priced but they sure sound amazing, just can't afford them. I can't find a dealer willing to work with me. I am curious Emotiva for amps with such expensive speakers you might want to upgrade the amps?

streetsmart  » Sep 03, 2012 09:00 AM

Thanks for the favorable comments. For me, the journey towards audio-video nirvana is definitely a big part of the thrill of this hobby. Fortunately, that journey has not yet ended. I think the obvious next improvement is the projector and that may happen very soon. After that, probably the screen and then maybe 2 more subs.

rkolinski  » Sep 02, 2012 07:49 PM

Gave you a 10 not only because you have an amazing looking home theater but also because, like you, I own a DVDO VP50 Pro!

ilikemytoys  » Sep 02, 2012 09:31 AM

That is an absolutely fantastic home theater you have! Everything just screams WOW! Love the display of wine and alcohol, too.

byali  » Aug 19, 2012 06:59 AM

Beatiful, perfect systems. awasome

bighouse  » Jul 21, 2012 04:13 PM

I am just amazed every time I see this setup. It truly is amazing. You really do have the most amazing set of gear on this entire forum.

jrcarboni  » Mar 21, 2012 01:38 PM

Amazing setup and gear.

leo2498  » Feb 19, 2012 07:32 AM

Only i can say :O, impresive set up! Congrats.

namtab69  » Feb 03, 2012 11:37 PM

wow i don't know how i missed this before..but top notch stuff here...10 from me! BTW...the person who gave you 3.5 stars is an idiot, and has no idea that your speakers alone cost more than the average persons house (over $200k!)

streetsmart  » Jan 30, 2012 01:54 AM

The tweeters of the Wide speakers are about 6 feet from the Main Listening Position. They are fine, you can't "hear" them. When they are 4 feet away, that's when they start to get localized. Nonetheless, I've decided to replace the Wide speakers with Focal In-Wall 1003 Be speakers. This should add another 1 foot distance and give me more space in the room. In fact, I've already sold the Wide speakers in the photos. I'm not sure about the brand of the equipment rack. They're not well known, some Chinese brand I think.

audioguy  » Jan 29, 2012 06:43 PM

Spectacular. Very, very nice. Those wides appear really close. Do you ever "hear" them? Make of equipment racks?

den1224  » Jan 23, 2012 09:47 AM

The focals are just a dream for me, the emotivas are far more realistic... =) Never get tired of looking at your home theater.

bighouse  » Jan 20, 2012 01:26 PM

My hero. Absolutely gorgeous setup. My dream system.

xcapoeirax  » Dec 23, 2011 10:55 AM

holly shit! nice speaker combo! very impressive! your front stage is just stunning!

snsguy  » Dec 15, 2011 06:23 PM

Wow! Awesome setup! Very impressive.

Bluvette  » Dec 13, 2011 05:46 PM

Beautiful speakers.

TDP  » Dec 13, 2011 07:31 AM

A seriously awesome setup! Congrats!

naiph  » Dec 13, 2011 06:57 AM

nice cinema

js666  » Nov 16, 2011 05:06 PM

Very impressive room and equipment!!! Those Focals look sweet...

THE_FORCE  » Nov 04, 2011 08:46 AM

Super Dooper Starship Trooper !! That's one fly room !!

Reference  » Oct 27, 2011 07:21 PM

That is a very unique setup! I love every bit of it! You did a very nice job!

DAK4  » Sep 29, 2011 10:26 PM

Great setup and Great equipment!

streetsmart  » Sep 19, 2011 09:02 AM

Thanks, guys. 11 channels via Audyssey DSX is beautiful for "nearly all" movies. However, a few movies, such as those of Pixar, don't sound right cuz the vocals somehow get screwed up.

Sousa86  » Sep 18, 2011 12:36 PM

This Is The First 11.1 Setup I've Seen On This Site! NiCE!!

jjmbxkb  » Sep 18, 2011 11:57 AM

Probably the most imposing speakers I've seen. Eye-opening setup.

streetsmart  » Sep 09, 2011 01:30 AM

I was just kidding. Yes, wine improves as it ages in the bottle but there is an optimum age after which it goes downhill. The best wines improve even after decades. Typical wines go downhill after around 5 years. The problem is that you'll never really know until you open the bottle.

Kali157  » Sep 09, 2011 01:26 AM

Wine is different from what I understand. It continues to age in bottle (could be wrong... I know little about wine). Scotch does not continue to mature after bottling. If anything, it only goes down hill.

streetsmart  » Sep 08, 2011 09:55 PM

@kali157, you have eagle eyes. Now, I feel guilty about my unopened 1978 Chateau Yquem ...

Kali157  » Sep 08, 2011 08:05 PM

great room and equipment. You get more points for having an opened Lagavulin 16 (I have a pet peeve about ppl just displaying good scotch but not drinking it):D. Don't they know a puppy dies if you don't drink good scotch?

streetsmart  » Sep 04, 2011 09:17 AM

Hehe. Thanks, Kratos3! I put together my first audio system in1970 so it's been a long time. The journey is a big part of this hobby and it really never ends.

Kratos3  » Sep 04, 2011 08:36 AM

Don't take this the wrong way, but I prettty much hate you.

deon475  » Aug 11, 2011 08:44 AM

ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW U ROCK GREAT LOOKING ROOM

streetsmart  » Aug 10, 2011 09:19 PM

Thanks for the comments! The sofa at the rear used to be in front but it has a fatal flaw. It's back rest is too high and so it obstructs the sounds from the surrounds from reaching the ears. That's why I got a new sofa which has a lower back rest and then put the old one at the back.

Mahatma  » Aug 10, 2011 07:25 PM

Holy cow!That looks sweeeeet.Those speakers looks nice,hope they sound as they looks.You should charge admission there;) Easily a 10+++If it were me,I would swap places with those couches,but maybe the beige one is comfier,but the black one looks awesome.

landry_p2000  » Aug 06, 2011 02:04 PM

Amazing! Setup is a 10/10!

lswope00  » Jul 12, 2011 10:26 AM

Very nice! Correctly named also.

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