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Chair Riser Platform
Project Type: Home Theater Options
You’ve got your whole dream theater planned out. You know exactly what gear you want to use, where it will be located, the wiring, etc. But what about the most important part of the theater? The one that is almost always forgotten, or put on the sidelines during your planning - the chairs. After all, if you aren’t comfortable while sitting, what good is it?
Most medium-sized theater rooms require at least two rows of seating. But the problem with a second row is it can be visually blocked from the display screen by the front row if it isn’t properly elevated. Because of this, it’s essential to place the second row of seats on a slightly elevated plane from the first row. Unless your room is already constructed in such a fashion, you will need to build a riser platform.
It’s important to consider the placement of the riser before construction, or you will be in for a world of hurt if you later decide to move it. Placement is strictly a function of where the best location of your seating area is in relation to the soundfield.
