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I discovered this weekend that my futon is an acoustic “black hole.” I had been playing with speaker placement/settings and had things sounding as good as any of the audio shops I demoed speakers at. So I moved out the mattress/box spring combo I was sitting on and set up the futon to have “proper" seating for others. Fired up a favorite CD and found the futon completely sucked the life out of the room. Now I guess I need to rearrange the order I purchase some things and proper seating just moved up on the list.
There seem to be tonnes of different options unfortunately most of them are not available to try locally so I’m looking for recommendations.
I’m assuming most seating will suck less energy from the room since It’s constructed more like the mattress/box spring than a futon but if anyone knows of the least acoustically absorbing material/style please share. Like is leather better than cloth at not absorbing as much high frequencies?
Also I’m looking for at least one seat that is comfortable enough to sit in for most of a weekend. This single seat does not have to be usable with the group seating.
I will probably start with one row seating 3-4 people but may also add a second row too.
Any suggestions on how to do the seating are appreciated.
Thanks, Dean
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one seat that is comfortable enough to sit in for most of a weekend. Dean, I have nothing to offer in terms of help.... but also have nothing but admiration for your bachelor life!
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There used to be a special with one of the HT seating companies through AVS Forum for members... you might want to check that out if you are looking to go the professional seating route. Unfortunately I am completely blanking on the details. Another fun place to browse is SeatsandChairs.com in their Home Theater section.
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Here is the chair I want - the guest can grab a bean bag or bring their own! The Chair
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I like that chair, Ken!
I'm guessing it's thousands of dollars? (please oh please be $50)
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I found a free chair for you. Unfortunately, it's nothing buy photons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MomNfLGOLg
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Are those massaging photons?
With lumbar support?
Last edited by St_PatGuy; 06/03/09 03:28 AM.
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Look!! A *ahem* cheap knock-off!
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Dean, I have nothing to offer in terms of help.... but also have nothing but admiration for your bachelor life!
Thanks Mark! I hesitate to say it and jinx myself but life’s good right now. I'm guessing it's thousands of dollars?
Yes!. With emphasis on the “s.” $50 will get you the cheapest upholstery but only on the chair or the ottoman not both. However, it might be the most acustically friendly comfortable design I’ve seen. That “cheep” knockoff might fit the bill. Thanks for the links I’ll may go with a lounge chair style for myself and more conventional HT seating like in Sam’s link for when I have quests.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I decided to pick up three of these for right now. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11467962I found it very comfortable with good lumbar support (something I need). The recline angle locks in staying where I exactly where I want it. Swivels easily making it easy to get up w/o stepping over the ottoman. Hopefully the design will minimize sound absorption compared to more traditional seats.
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