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Overview
	This imposing cinema room was commissioned as part of a full refurbishment of a large Victorian country house in Ilkely, Leeds.

The Brief
	This particular client was passionate about Linn Hi-fi, and our brief was to spec a fully Activ Espek Linn system with video, lighting and control capabilities to match the extremely high quality audio system.

Budget :
	Approximately £50,000 - £100,000

Lighting Control

An important requirement for this room was for it to serve two purposes; as a dedicated cinema room and, when the screen is retracted, as an area for reading and relaxation.

Lighting was a key component of the installation and various types of lighting scenes allow for the different purposes of the room. Scenes were then programmed by Finite Solutions for "Cinema", "Reading", "Entertaining", "Relaxing".

Different lighting circuits included ambient recessed ceiling lighting, lamps, main spots, a separate circuit for spots above the sofa, sconces and picture lights.

Source Equipment

At the heart of the cinema system is the highly acclaimed Denon A1X DVD player with a 10-Bit DVDO 1080p upscaler. This combined with the High Definition Marantz VP12-S4 projector produces truly breathtaking picture quality.

A dedicated Linn Karik CD player then allows the room to be enjoyed as a two channel listening room for stereo sound, or for Super Audio CD the Denon A1X produces stunning multi channel audio quality.

The final addition to the system is a High Definition Sky box, which given the clients love for sports caters for all possible applications of the cinema setup.

Amplifiers and Processing

Four Linn AV 5105 stereo amplifiers provide Activ amplification for each of the Linn Espek floor standing speakers. This means that each speaker receives separate channels for high and low frequencies in turn producing a much clearer and precise sound. The Espek centre speaker is also powered by it's own Linn Klout Stereo Amplifier.

A Linn Numerik Digital to Analogue converter (DAC) provides a dedicated high end processor for the Linn Karik CD player. The Rotel RSP-1098 processor then performs all the SACD and DVD audio and video processing, ensuring that information travels from source to playback with absolute minimal loss.

Cabinetry

Particular attention had to be paid to the cabinetry due to the clients passion for aesthetics, and also the sheer volume of equipment within the system.

Finite Solutions worked hand in hand with the interior designer, and cabinet maker to ensure the cabinet met the clients visual requirements while allowing for sufficient cooling and access to equipment. Space for DVD storage and the centre Espek speaker was also an important consideration.

All cabling was run under the floorboards before all the newly commissioned parquet flooring was laid. This made sure that all cabling was kept completely out of sight and that we could properly future proof the system for any possible upgrades.

Loudspeakers

Linn's beautifully crafted Espek speakers provide staggering audio reproduction from the high end source equipment.

An Espek for each of the front and rear channels provide for a very balanced sound and the combination of the Espek centre speaker brings absolute vocal clarity to the movie watching experience.

The Melodik subwoofer placed discreetly at the side of the room behind a pillar keeps the unit out of sight, but it then reproduces a truly non-directional sound low frequency in the room making the listener feel it is coming straight from the Espek speakers.

Projector

The most expensive piece of equipment in the whole system is the Marantz VP12-S4 high definition projector. It represented approximately 10% of the budget but the images that it is capable of producing are absolutely jaw dropping.

The crowning achievement of Marantz is a completely new video processing engine. This new processing chip was developed by Gennum and is the most powerful video processor ever included in a video display device consumer or professional.

This level of smoothness and film like realism has been previously reserved for professional 3-chip type devices and of course, film.

Projector Screen

Given the requirement for the room to serve as a reading and relaxing room, the client requested that the screen be as discreet as possible. The screen chosen was therefore the Stewart Trapdoor series that sits recessed in the ceiling.

With a single button press on the multi remote, the trapdoor opens and the tab tensioned screen drops down, ready for a movie or for Sky HD.

The screen material was custom made to accommodate the large drop from the ceiling and the patented Firehawk high contrast screen material complements the VP12-S4 projector to produce some phenomenal results.

Control

Control is often the last aspect of the system that is considered by clients. Our experience has proven that this is the most important part of any installation. There is seldom point in allocating a large budget to the best equipment, if you are not able to control it with simplicity and ease.

The choice for this installation was a Marantz RC9500 multi remote. The remote operates using Radio Frequency so all the equipment can be hidden in the cabinet without any line of sight required for infra red.

Finite Solutions custom program the remote so that with a single button press the lights dim, trapdoor opens, screens drops down, all the equipment is turned on, set to the correct inputs and the movie starts playing.

The specification

Denon A1X DVD player	4 x Linn AV 5105, 1x Klout Amplifier (providing fully Activ amplification)	Linn Espek centre speaker
Linn Karik CD player	DVDO iScan + upscaler	Custom built cabinet
Sky High Definition tuner	Marantz VP12-S4 high definition projector	Marantz RC9500 RF multi remote
Rotel RSP-1098 Processor	Custom Stewart Trapdoor projector screen	iRako 6 zone lighting control
Linn Numerik DAC	4 x Linn Espek floor standing speakers, Melodik Subwoofer

Some popular questions on Home Cinema Installation

What is Home theatre installation?
A Home theatre installation involves physically integrating the equipment with your interior. So a custom install could be simply a projector, screen and speakers with invisible cabling or it could be multiple components around the whole house for a completely integrated home entertainment, lighting and automation system. Clients may prefer to have a discreet install, or a fully dedicated home cinema room. It's a bespoke home entertainment solution just for you.

Who should have a Home theatre installation?
Everyone would rather not specify to install the home theatre themselves. Choosing which equipment is advisable for your circumstances can be a time consuming process. Finite Solutions as custom installers have the experience to make for you. Performing even the simplest Home theatre installation of a wall-mounted plasma screen and speakers may require difficult routing of cables in the wall. If the home theatre installation is to be seamless and 'family-friendly' then maybe it's good to let the professionals accomplish the work.

What are the benefits of a Home theatre installation?
Aside from the open benefit of having a hassle-free Home theatre installation, we as custom installers can also optimise the home theatre system for you. Since no display is correctly calibrated out of the box and every sound system needs adjusting to your room, this will ensure that you are getting the best performance from your equipment by having a professional set it up for you.

What are the costs of a Home Cinema Installation?
The cost of Home theatre installation varies with the amount of work involved. But what you have to ask yourself is whether the outlay is worth the peace of mind of educating that you have got the very best Home Cinema Installation for your money. If you have already decided to invest in a Home theatre installation, then investing further to ensure you get the right equipment installed and calibrated properly is just a logical extension of the Home theatre installation process.

What is the difference between Home Cinema Installation and Home theatre installation?
Nothing at all, the term Home theatre installation is more commonly used in the States. It is exactly the same as Home Cinema Installation. Finite Solutions as home theatre installers will also perform plasma and projector Home theatre installation.

What home theatre products do Finite Solutions recommend for Home theatre installation?
home theatre products that we suggest and regularly install for Home Cinema Installation include Pioneer, Loewe, Samsung, Bowers and Wilkins B&W, Artcoustic, Mythos, Lexicon, Arcam, Marantz, Crestron, Anthony Gallo, Rotel, Rel, and Linn.

What is advisable for Home Cinema Installation, Plasma or Projector?
A home theatre can be based around a flat screen plasma TV, LCD TV or a projector and projector screen. A projector-based cinema is the most cost effective option when screen measurements exceed 65 inches. A projector and screen are easier to conceal in a ceiling and can offer as large an image as the dimensions of your room allow. The caliber of Home cinema projectors is constantly rising and the images are of an extremely rich quality. Projectors need near darkness in order to display the best images. A flat screen can offer a acceptable solution if this is a problem. We can install flat screens measuring up to 103 inches.

Where does Finite Solutions perform home cinema installations?
Finite Solutions performs home cinema installations throughout the UK including; West Yorkshire; East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire, Barnsley, Batley, Bradford, Brighouse, Cleckheaton, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Hull, Harrogate,
Keighley, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Shipley, Wakefield, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Wetherby and York.