Private Home Cinema Room — Ascot, Berkshire

Summary

4.5m Acoustically Transparent Projector Screen
Artcoustic Performance Speakers — 15.3.8 Format
Trinnov Audio Processing & Amplification
Sony VPL-VW5000 4K Laser Projector
Custom Cineak Seating for 12
Pillow Effect Fabric Walls

A Reference-Level 12-Seat Cinema with Trinnov Audio and a 4.5m Projector Screen

This private home cinema installation in Ascot, Berkshire is among the most technically ambitious rooms we have designed and installed. At 6.4m wide, 8.4m long with a 2.8m ceiling height, the room is large enough to accommodate a genuinely theatrical experience — and the specification matches the space. A 4.5m acoustically transparent screen, Sony VPL-VW5000 4K laser projector, Trinnov Audio processing and an Artcoustic 15.3.8 speaker configuration combine to deliver performance that few residential cinema rooms in the UK can match.

The Projector Screen and Sony 4K Laser Projector

The 4.5m acoustically transparent screen sits flush against the front wall in a custom-built enclosure that also houses the Sony VPL-VW5000 — Sony’s flagship residential projector at the time of installation. With over 5,000 lumens of brightness and native 4K resolution, it delivers a picture of considerable quality across the full screen width. The acoustically transparent fabric allows the three front-stage Artcoustic speakers to sit directly behind it, maintaining perfect spatial alignment between image and sound.

Trinnov Audio Processing — Why This Room Demanded It

A 15.3.8 speaker configuration is beyond the capability of any conventional AV receiver. The Trinnov Altitude processor was the only meaningful choice — processing Dolby Atmos and DTS:X across the full channel count with Trinnov’s own Optimizer calibration correcting for the acoustic behaviour of the room. Every seat delivers the same audio experience regardless of position. The 15.3.8 Artcoustic layout with Trinnov room correction produces an enveloping, three-dimensional soundstage that transforms how film soundtracks are experienced.

Installation

Design

Calibration

Treatments

Seating

Cineak Fortuny Seating for 12

We specified Cineak Fortuny seats throughout — double sofas on the front row, individual seats across the rear. The Fortuny range combines deep cushioning, adjustable lumbar support and clean contemporary aesthetics. Backlit Onyx tables at the end of each row illuminate the step between rows and provide a surface for items too large for the in-arm cup holders. The room seats 12 in considerable comfort for the duration of even the longest film.

Acoustic Fabric Wrapping

Managing the acoustics of a room with 26 speaker positions requires a full acoustic fabric wrap across all walls and ceiling. This conceals every speaker from sight — no visible technology, no visible acoustic panels — and prevents reflections from hard surfaces that would muddy the audio. The “pillow” effect, where fabric is applied over acoustic material with a slight relief, adds depth to the room surfaces. Every seam line and fixing point was treated as part of the design.

The Result

A room that performs at a level that rewards the most demanding content — from the subtlest atmospheric detail in a dialogue-heavy drama to the full physical impact of a large-scale action sequence. The combination of Trinnov processing, Artcoustic speakers, Sony laser projection and a 4.5m screen in a properly designed acoustic environment is exceptional. It is the kind of installation that fundamentally changes what clients expect from a home cinema room.