It was imperative that Ivy Cottage retain its Victorian charm and continue to feel, at heart, like a lounge.

The room had to be warmer and cosier.
Lose the TV, get a much larger screen, and ensure the centre speakers are in the correct place.

Where possible, the AV kit should be hidden from view, and the sound should be of the very highest quality. The system should ‘blow your hair back’ without breaking a sweat.

Ivy Cottage should be a listening room as much as a cinema, so two-channel music is immensely important – the sound stage and stereo imaging should be impeccable, with big dynamics.

High volumes are to be distortion-free, and upper frequencies are highly detailed.

Tight, fast and extensive bass.

In terms of sound and vision, the room should be quiet and cosseting when not in use. As little sound as possible should leave the room at all times.

Kit

Trinnov Pre-processor
Wisdom Active Speakers, Subs and Amps (6,400 watts of power)
Lumagen Video Scaler
Sony LASER projector – 3200 Lumens
Kaleidescape UHD 4K Movie Server
Linn Selekt DSM Music Streamer with Katalyst DAC and Phono Stage
Linn LP12 Turntable Walnut