Pro-Install

PJ Hi-Fi in Guildford is the company responsible for this cinema built from scratch as part of a luxurious home extension. Hillside terrain allowed for a room that gets deeper toward the screen wall, and three well-spaced seating rows. Dolby Atmos was a must, says install chief Andy Taylor, as was keeping system hardware as discreet as possible 'while ensuring compromises weren’t made on audio performance.'

A combination of Bowers & Wilkins speakers and subwoofers, plus Marantz SR8015 receiver (an 11-channel model) were selected. The LCR stage is delivered by three B&W CT7.4 models, built into a recess in the front wall alongside two CTSW12 12in subs. A 3.5m Scope ratio screen with acoustically transparent material, from Cinema Build Systems, was then mounted in front. A real-wall-mounted Sony VPL-VW790ES projector brings native 4K HDR visuals.

Viewing options include an Apple TV 4K streamer and Sky Q PVR, while a Sony PlayStation 5 console (easily accessed from its position under the adjacent bar counter) is used for gaming and movie discs. And the owner's verdict on their new room? 'Goosebump-worthy!'

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Installer Info

PJ Hi-Fi
pjhifi.co.uk

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Kit list

Bowers & Wilkins: x CT7.4 speakers (LCR); 2 x CTSW12 in-wall subwoofers; 8 x CWM7.5 surround/height speakers; CDA-2HD power amplifier
Marantz: SR8015 11.2-channel Dolby Atmos/ DTS:X receiver
Sony: VPL-VW790ES 4K HDR laser projector
Cinema Build Systems: 3.5m wide 2.37:1 ratio projector screen
Apple: Apple TV 4K
Sky: Sky Q
Sony: PlayStation 5 console
Sanus: Kit rack
Control4: CORE Lite processor and Halo remote
Araknis: 16-port Power over Ethernet switch