5 Reasons to Score a Touchdown with Palliser Home Theater Seating

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As the football season gets underway and we all have our fantasy football rosters ready, an important question begins to rear its head. What is the best home theater seating for the game room or man cave? Many of the leading furniture manufacturers offer their own lines of home theater seating with their own unique features, but  Palliser Furniture in particular seems to dominate the home theater industry. Below are 5 great reasons to consider Palliser for your home seating needs, and with plenty of time before the Super Bowl you can settle in, read this article and weigh your decision. Please let us know in the comments section whether you agree or disagree with any of our points:

5. Palliser is an Established North American Company – Palliser was founded in 1944 in Winnipeg by Russain-Canadian immigrant Albert DeFehr. DeFehr’s company started in his basement and quickly moved to a nearby chicken coop. Now Palliser has giant factories and distribution centers in Canada, Mexico and the US. They also have some facilities overseas that serve to supply raw materials to the North American factories.

4. Fine Materials and Craftsmanship – As reported by SofasAndSectionals.com, all Palliser furniture pieces start with a kiln-dried hardwood frame. The wood is dried in giant kilns to remove moisture and increase its strength. This allows you to enjoy the look and feel of your Palliser furniture for many years. Dense foam cushions rest on a bed of sinuous steel springs that are made from 8 gauge steel. Some Palliser products utilize an elastic webbing system that is similar to that found in the seats of luxury class automobiles like Porsche and BMW.

3. Large Selection – According to Palliser’s website, they offer a catalog of 85 leather and over 200 fabric upholsteries in a variety of colors, textures and patterns. With so many choices available you can find the perfect upholstery color and type to enhance your entertainment space. If you contact a Sales Expert at TheaterSeatStore.com, you can even request free upholstery swatches to help you make your final decision.

2. Innovative Style and Features – Much of Palliser’s home theater seating follows a contemporary design that is popular with today’s home theaters, but select models do have design elements to conform to specialized designs. The 41450 Auxiliary line features button back seating that is reminiscent of classic furniture, while other products like the 41451 Digital is styled closer to luxury automobile seating. Innovative features in Palliser furniture include lighted cupholders and base rails, hidden storage, power recline and chaise style footrests, among other enhancements. These features give you the comfort and support that you need to enjoy long movie marathons.

1. Buy Palliser Now and Save  – TheaterSeatStore.com is currently running a sale on all Palliser products. Order $2,000 dollars of Palliser Furniture and receive a free extended warranty that lasts beyond the standard manufacturer’s warranty. If you purchase more than $2,500, you will get free White Glove Delivery! This special delivery upgrade has the delivery personnel bring you new Palliser furniture into your home, assemble it and take away the packaging trash.

Indianapolis – Area “Superman” Home Theater Goes the Distance with Style and Power

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Vikram Rao did not originally set out to create a superhero-themed theater, but as his “Fortress of Solitude” took shape with high end components, professional sound-proofing and a striking red / blue / black color scheme, HT fans watching his progress on AVS Forum quickly dubbed it the Superman/Man of Steel Home Theater. Rao has been passionate about movies and music since childhood, so he spared no expense to transform a room in his basement into the ideal entertainment space. Rao hired many experts to help complete his vision, including custom home theater builder/contractor Jeff Parkinson, who brings his passion and mechanical engineering background into every project. As this massive project took shape, every detail was displayed on this AVS Forum thread that quickly grew to 32 pages.

Soundproofing: The room is built more like a bunker with 12-inch concrete walls on three sides, and rebuilt walls and ceiling are stuffed with R19 and R25 material. The wall studs (doubled for strength) hold four layers of drywall with Green Glue noise dampening compound in between each layer. The flooring hides acoustic rubber mats underneath the plush carpet, and the stage is filled with many bags of ordinary play sand.

Audio: The peak output of this massive sound system is 15,000 watts. Seaton Catalyst front speakers combine with JTR, Procella Audio speakers and an 18 inch sub to deliver rib-shaking sound that has driven some patrons from the room! Rao worked directly with JTR and Seaton Experts to get the system working perfectly. The seat riser also works as a bass trap to keep the sound from traveling to the rest of the house.

Video: The 144-inch Seymour Screen takes up the front of the room and is acoustically transparent to allow all sound from the front speakers and subwoofer to thunder through. Crisp video is delivered by an Epson Powerline Pro Cinema Projector. This is linked to an Oppo BDP-103 Blu-Ray Player and Sony PS3 to get the best out of DVD and Blu-Ray media.

Design: The Red, black and gray walls and floor are broken up by sweeping curved risers and soffits. Blue LED rope lighting runs throughout the theater and is hidden by custom-made wood lips. The glowing blue light contrasts nicely with plush red carpet, giving rise to the Superman/Man of Steel moniker. Six plush leather home theater seats provide the ideal seating for guests to enjoy movie night.

Electronic House Magazine recently interviewed Vikram Rao about his home theater. You can read the article here. For a jarring contrast, see their slideshow of 5 Bad DIY Theaters.

Building Your Very Own Home Theater: Where to Start?

Many people dream of turning that unused bedroom or basement space into an awesome home theater room. Looking at that empty space opens up a variety of possibilities that are only limited by imagination (and budget!) The biggest problem at this stage is knowing where to start. Do you buy the electronics first? How do you design and build the room? These and many other questions start to flood the mind and make your home theater plans seem like an impossible task. Don’t despair! There are some simple questions to answer that can help you focus your vision and build the home theater of your dreams.

How Will the Room be Used? – Will your home theater be used primarily for watching movies or sports? Will it also be used for video gaming? How many people will be able to use the room at once? Figuring out the use and capacity of your home theater will help you zero in the right size of screen, number of home theater seats, size of the sound system and other factors. For example, a small home theater that the family uses to watch movies will be different than one that you invite your friends over to watch the big game. The former might only need a few seats while the latter will need seats that are stain resistant (from spilled snacks and drinks). Knowing what components you need like a Blu-ray player, game console or media PC will also help you determine the cables and other accessories needed.

What Size and Shape is the Room? – The room’s layout will likely dictate the size of your home theater. Small or oddly shaped rooms may only be able to accommodate a couple of seats while others can have multiple rows. To find the optimal number of seats, use this home theater measuring article to calculate your aisle width, space between rows and distance from the screen. This will help you decide how many seats to put in and the size of the screen, (not to mention if you can put that tiki bar in the corner or not).

What Theme are You Going For? – Some extravagant home theaters are built around a theme like that of a pirate ship or drive-in theater. Others are just a bare room with furniture and components added. Whatever your tastes, figuring out the theme beforehand will save you money in choosing your colors and décor. For example, you may want to build the room around a beautiful painting or memento. This makes it easy to choose your color palette and decorating scheme. You can go all out and design your room from scratch, or use something like this Theater in a Box kit.

No matter what your plans, you should get a licensed contractor to help you build your home theater. A professional can determine the best way to shape your vision and will often think of little things that you might not have considered. Now, get out there and start planning your home theater, and when you’re ready, check out TheaterSeatStore.com to furnish it.

The Palliser Blade - Another Theater Seat Exclusive

TheaterSeatStore is proud to announce the official release of the Palliser Blade, a space saving luxury theater recliner made exclusively by Palliser.  "Our years of experience in knowing what customers are looking for identified a gap in the Palliser line of home theater seating", said Peter Goldstein, VP of Sales.  "Customers were very loyal to the quality and luxury offered by Palliser, but did not have the options when it came to decorating a theater room with space constraints.  Through careful planning and collaboration, we developed a solution that would fill all those gaps and provide a truly superior space saving design".

The Palliser Blade is built on a slightly smaller foot print than most traditional theater recliners which tend to be very wide.  This leather theater seat also includes a higher than normal seat back which further enhances the experience.  Similar offerings from other brands always lack seat back height. At 44 inches that is no longer a problem. 

The Blade theater seat is available in stock for immediate delivery in black and brown leather.  Additional options include power or manual recliner mechanisms.  The power recline allows the user to recline the seat to any angle in the range of motion.  Black leather versions of the seat include stainless steel cup holders where brown leather versions include a brushed bronze cup holder.  The leather featured on the in stock models of this seat is a premium top grain leather on all seating surfaces and portions that one's body touches, with a complimentary perfect synthetic match on the back of the seat and lower exterior sides.

Unlike many of the other popular models in the market from other brands, this seat is not made in China.  The seat is manufactured here in North America at prices that match the foreign competitors.

Palliser Leather Promo Chat

Bruce: Welcome to the TheaterSeatStore.com. How may I help you?
Max: hi - i am interested in the special you are having:http://www.theaterseatstore.com/palliser-power-special_2?sc=9&category=149
Max: i am interested in the pallisar flashback series
Max: set of 4 - curved configuration
Bruce: Ok...which model do you like from Palliser?
Max: can i get a price and estimated lead time from you?
Bruce: Ok. Do you know the material that you want on that?
Max: yes -according to your special
Max: is it the 5000 series for the 1000 series upgrade?
Max: i would be interested in the bronco sunset
Bruce: Do you want the power special or the leather special...they cannot be combined
Max: i would like the manual
Max: and take the leather upgrade
Bruce: Please let me look into that for you. It should only take a moment.
Max: thanks
Bruce: that is the most beautiful leather I have seen in a long time - good choice!
Bruce: The promotional price with free shipping is $3465
Bruce: The regular price is $4590 so that is an $1125 savings
Max: can u tell me how that breaks down with what options?
Max: also - what is lead time?
Bruce: It is the price for a row of 4 seats in a curved configuration and the lead time is 6 weeks from order date to delivery.
Max: do u offer any white glove delivery service?
Bruce: Yes. It is an additional $150 on the total order and our service is a premium white glove service where our shippers will bring it to the room of choice, set it up, remove packaging and take that with them.
Max: gotcha - thank you bruce - you have been very helpful
Max: i am getting ready to purchase in the next couple of days
Bruce: Ok. Please call me directly if you have any questions at 888-602-7328 ext 711
Max: last question - i have been shopping and have seen the pallisar flashback with grade 1 leather (obviously -not as nice as what you are offering) - for as low as $2600 - is that the best price you can offer?
Max: absolutely - i am notating it down now
Bruce: There is a very large difference between a grade 1000 and grade 5000 leather - the 5000 is a premium top grain natural leather - but let me check on that price for the grade 1000....
Max: thanks
Bruce: We normally sell the grade 1000 at $2880.
Max: so question for u: according to your ad - you say:
Max: We are able to offer Leather Level 1000 Pricing on two of Palliser's premium Grade 5000 hides, the BRONCO and CAYMAN series. Both are buttery soft semi-aniline leathers. This is a FREE 4 Grade Upgrade and is only valid while stocks last. This is a once a year event so don't miss out on this GREAT DEAL!!
Max: why is the price $3495 and not the $2880?
Bruce: because the Cayman and Bronco leathers are only available in a full leather seat whereas the grade 1000 price i quoted was for a leather match seat - where there is leather on all the seating surfaces and a perfect synthetic match on the back and lower exterior sides
Max: i appreciate all of your info and time bruce
Max: i will call you in the next couple of days and see what we can work out
Bruce: Thanks Max...please call me if you have any further questions
Bruce: Thank you for visiting Theaterseatstore.com. Please do not hesitate to contact us again through the online chat feature or by phone at (888) 602-SEAT if you have any further questions or comments. Have a great day.

Top 5 Most Popular Home Theater Seats

Top Five Most Popular Home Theater Seats

Berkline 090

This is one of the first models Berkline designed and has been considered the “standard” to which all other theater recliners are compared against. The theater recliner provides a classic look that stands the test of time with clean lines and elegant flair. The design is versatile in that it can blend well in most home theater and media room decors – from the traditional, the contemporary, and the classic and other styles. The theater seat was built to fit most sizes, with a 41 inch back height and a 25 inch seat width. Whether the customer is 6”2 or 5”2, this theater leather recliner provides optimum comfort and design. The theater seat boasts Berkline’s Wallaway Design, which allows it to be placed inches away from a wall and still fully reclines. The footrest is a ChaiseLounger that provides continuous, head to toe support when reclined. Other options include lighted cup holders, a power recline mechanism to effortlessly recline to any position, and the Buttkicker – a silent subwoofer factory installed in the seat that allows viewers to feel powerful bass to create the feeling of actually being “in the movie”. Berkline offers an endless selection of smooth buttery leathers and a rainbow array of premium microfibers. The theater leather recliner can be designed in straight or curved configurations, with or without middle arms to create that perfect fit or design the customer is truly looking for. An additional feature this model provides is the “seat and a half” – a whopping 35 inch seat width which can be used as a loveseat between seating configurations.

Berkline 099

With comfort, quality and design as the top three criteria consumers shop for it is no wonder the Berkline 099 has made it to the number two spot on our list. This movie theater leather recliner boasts a 44.5 inch back height which means even the tallest customer will have full head support while watching his favorite flick. A generous 26 inch seat width will ensure there is more than adequate space to find the perfect spot for complete relaxation. This chair offers an optional “spill proof” wood burl trim around the cup holders that provides an elegant finishing touch. As with all Berkline movie theater recliners, it also comes with the Wallaway design, ComfortRest continuous leg support, optional motorized recline, lighted cup holders and Buttkicker. This seat has a beautiful classic design that will stand the test of time.

Palliser Sequelle

As one of the top names in theater seating, Kiira Designs takes our number three spot. This Canadian manufacturer is known for their attention to quality and detail and has designed a portfolio of theater seats with a contemporary flair. The Majestic is artfully designed utilizing tailored lines and a 43 inch back height for complete headrest comfort and a Chaise style footrest for continuous leg support. As with all of the Palliser models you have a choice between an endless array of smooth leathers and fabrics and a palette of colors to meet the strictest standards of any designer needs. The Sequelle offers a choice between antique bronze and stainless steel cup holders, and multiple wood finishes for the legs of the theater recliner. Motorized recline is also an option to effortlessly recline to your favorite position. The seats can be configured in both straight and curved configurations, as well as loveseat and sofa combinations.

Berkline 45002

This is one of Berkline’s newest additions and in my opinion, the most comfortable theater seat I have ever sat in. This seat comes standard with both a motorized recline and a motorized articulating headrest. This seat was constructed with ultimate comfort in mind: with a 45 inch back height and 26.5 inch seat width, this is Berkline’s biggest seat that will provide the most comfortable seating you can experience. The seat has a boxed stitching design that envelops the customer in the seat. The articulating headrest will prop your head up to reach your optimal viewing position even in a fully recline position. The seat cushion is a CMAX chaise which is an innovative construction of foam and fiber layers that provides continuous, head to toe support when reclined. Buttery leathers, endless microfibers and all the other Berkline features make this one of the highest quality seats on the market.

Vanguard Sofia

For those customers who require the best quality seating for the most economical price and readily available for immediate shipment, the Vanguard Sofia stands by itself. This seat is offered as part of Theater Seat Store’s signature Quick Ship program and offers the best in quality and design at unbeatable pricing. For under $1,250 you get a row of three seats delivered to your door (available in rows of two or more). With top grain leather on all seating surfaces in either black, brown or burgundy and the famous Leggett and Platt manual reclining mechanism this seat is one of the best values for the money.

Celebrity Lounger

For those customers with discriminating taste, the Celebrity Lounger takes first prize. Draped in either Italian leather, top of the line suede’s or COM (customer own material), full lumbar support and an award winning design, this chair offers the highest level of comfort. Customers can choose to have custom fitted tilt out wooden cup holders in the front of the chair stained with their own custom finish. This chair looks beautiful in either a dedicated theater room or in a living room due to its classy style and wooden finishes.