Reference-Grade 7.4.6 Dolby Atmos Theater
The Vision
The client approached Smart & Elegant Solutions with a blank canvas: a completely unfinished 400 square-foot basement. The mandate was uncompromising. They wanted a true, reference-grade cinematic sanctuary that outperformed commercial theaters in both acoustic fidelity and visual impact.
This wasn’t just about hanging a projector. The project required meticulous sound isolation so the massive low-frequency output wouldn’t disrupt the rest of the house. We needed to engineer a space that was acoustically perfect, visually stunning, and incredibly easy to operate for the entire family.
From the very first meeting with SES, the experience felt elevated. They weren’t just selling a home theater, they were curating a personalized cinematic experience for my home. Every detail, from design to installation, was handled with precision and care. Now that it’s complete, I find myself rewatching my favorite films just to experience them in a completely new way. The level of detail is unbelievable… SES delivered a luxury experience that exceeds anything I imagined.
Behind the Walls: Acoustic Engineering
Taming the Room
The finest speakers in the world will sound muddy in an untreated room. Before installing a single piece of AV equipment, our engineers mapped the room’s acoustic signature.
Using precision laser alignment, we installed a combination of geometric diffusers and absorption panels. This eliminates harsh slap-echo and tightens the bass response, ensuring that the dialogue remains razor-sharp and the surround effects track seamlessly across the room.
Uncompromising Power
To drive a massive 7.4.6 Dolby Atmos array, consumer-grade receivers simply do not have the headroom. We specified the flagship Marantz AV 10 Reference Processor paired with the AMP 10 Reference 16-Channel Amplifier.
This discrete architecture delivers bottomless power and absolute silence between notes, bringing the Bowers & Wilkins architectural speakers to life without breaking a sweat.
The Equipment Arsenal
A curated selection of the finest brands in the custom integration industry, engineered to work in perfect harmony.
Acoustics & Amplification
- Bowers & Wilkins CWM7.3 S2 (LCR)
- Bowers & Wilkins CWM 7.5 S2 (Surrounds)
- Bowers & Wilkins CCM7.5 S2 (Atmos Heights)
- Bowers & Wilkins ISW-4 Subwoofers
- Bowers & Wilkins CDA-4D
- SVS SB-5000 R|Evolution Subs (Piano Gloss)
- Marantz AV 10 Reference 15.4 Processor
- Marantz AMP 10 Reference 16-Channel Amplifier
Display, Source & Control
- JVC DLA-NZ800 8K Projector
- Stewart Deluxe Fixed Frame Screen (140″)
- Kaleidescape Strato V 4K Movie Player (Dolby Vision)
- Kaleidescape Compact Terra Prime Server (12 TB)
- Apple TV 4K
- PlayStation 5 & Roku
- Control4 Ecosystem (Unified Single-App Control)
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