Taking my HT seating in a new direction

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  • Gremal
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2007
    • 195

    Taking my HT seating in a new direction

    I've been using a black leather loveseat that I bought about 12 years ago and it has survived six moves and countless beverage spills and other mishaps. It's grungy and not as supportive of my lower back as it was when I bought it. I've been thinking about replacing it for a while now, but it took me a long time to figure out what direction to take. Don't laugh (this will actually fit in well in my room) but here's what I decided to get.



    Part of the reason for getting this is because it lets me get away with a 90+ inch sofa while the backrest is not that long and will not get in the way of my rear wall-mounted surrounds that are actually bookshelf-size width and height, and at ear level. The other issue is my HT space. It's a tiny room. The speakers and most of the components are black. It just felt cramped before. I ordered the sofa in all white, like my carpet to really open up the room and make it feel bigger and more fun to hang out in. Also, the leather gets cold in the winter and hot in the summer. It's uncomfortable. The new sofa is a microfiber material that I think I will like more.

    Most HT furniture has an emphasis on armrests and separation from other seats that I find inhibiting and uncomfortable. I like to be able to change positions while I'm watching a long film, and with no armrests and the addition of a good throw pillow or two, this sofa will let me do that. But yeah, just from this photo it does look a bit odd, especially for HT, so I'm expecting some "why would anyone buy that" comments. Too late now--I have been eyeing this for months and it finally was marked down several hundred $$ for the holiday sale. This baby is on its way.
    Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
    Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
    B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
    VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
    Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables
  • Chris D
    Moderator Emeritus
    • Dec 2000
    • 16877

    #2
    Wow, tre chic! Looks like it should be in Home Entertainment Magazine! :banana:
    CHRIS

    Well, we're safe for now. Thank goodness we're in a bowling alley.
    - Pleasantville

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    • Gremal
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2007
      • 195

      #3
      Thanks! When I have everything set up in the room, I'll snap some photos.
      Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
      Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
      B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
      VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
      Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables

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      • wettou
        Ultra Senior Member
        • May 2006
        • 3389

        #4
        New chairs:

        [img]file:///Users/wettouati/Desktop/img1625_150x150px.jpg[/img]
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        • Gremal
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2007
          • 195

          #5
          looks comfy!
          Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
          Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
          B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
          VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
          Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables

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          • Gremal
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2007
            • 195

            #6
            I took the afternoon off work because the shipper scheduled my sofa for delivery today after 3:00. Sure enough, the truck showed up around 4:30. The driver looked around at his inventory and announced my shipment wasn't on the truck. :M

            I called the shipper and demanded they send it on a different truck, but couldn't get them to budge. Now I need to go to my boss and beg for tomorrow afternoon off, the last time I have to wrap things up before our office shuts down for the holiday. Dammit, what a horrible SNAFU.
            Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
            Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
            B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
            VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
            Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables

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            • Gremal
              Senior Member
              • Apr 2007
              • 195

              #7
              Much better.

              Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
              Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
              B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
              VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
              Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables

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              • cdika17
                Senior Member
                • Oct 2008
                • 113

                #8
                Looks good!
                Chase

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                • Gremal
                  Senior Member
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 195

                  #9
                  Thanks. I just bought a pair of these throw pillows on ebay to function as sofa arms.



                  As Lebowski would say, they'll really tie the room together.
                  Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
                  Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
                  B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
                  VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
                  Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables

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                  • Dmantis
                    Moderator Emeritus
                    • Jun 2004
                    • 1036

                    #10
                    Is it comfortable??? My wife loves that kind of furniture but to me always seems to be a lack of comfort for cool styling. I'm liking the look but if it's uncomfortable, it's gotta go.

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                    • Gremal
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 195

                      #11
                      I think it's perfect in terms of comfort, but your mileage may vary. The material has some give to it although it is very firm, which is great for my lower back. If you like very soft/squishy sofas that swallow you or give you an upper back and head rest, you will not like this. If I was a big guy or overweight I would consider the sofa too small. The one I bought is Alphaville's "petite" version of Noguchi's original design (below), which I would have bought if I had room.

                      Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
                      Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
                      B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
                      VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
                      Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables

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                      • Gremal
                        Senior Member
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 195

                        #12
                        One more shot now that I have daylight.

                        Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
                        Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
                        B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
                        VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
                        Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables

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                        • Gremal
                          Senior Member
                          • Apr 2007
                          • 195

                          #13
                          The little throw pillows I got off ebay were trashy but the $20 cost may have been worth it just to realize small geometric design pillows will not work. I looked around and ordered a couple of these.



                          Really enjoying the sofa!
                          Integrated 7.1 HT and Two-Channel System
                          Pioneer KRP-600M | VAC Phi Beta 110i | to be determined front end
                          B&W 802D | B&W HTM1D | B&W ASW-825 | B&W N805 | B&W SCM1
                          VPI Scout | Oppo BDP-95 | Tivo Series 3 | Integra DTC-9.8
                          Audio Refinement Multi-5 | PS Audio Premier | Goertz and Electra Glide cables

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