At Krix, our commitment to delivering unparalleled cinematic experiences is exemplified in the "Epic Cinema Retreat" - designed and installed by Sydney Hi-Fi Castle Hil. They transformed a residential space into a home cinema that rivals commercial theaters in both scale and performance.

Designing for excellence

The client envisioned a home cinema without compromise. With the room's structural elements - such as seating tiers, outer shell and the front wall - already established, our team faced the challenge of integrating a high-performance audio system within these constraints. Leveraging our combined expertise, we designed a 9.4.6 speaker layout with a total of 22 channels, ensuring optimal sound distribution and immersion across all 12 seats.

The customer had very high standards and expectations... we needed a large number of channels with the highest level of fidelity at immense volume levels. The room dimensions were huge, and the room needed the capability to deliver a commercial cinema experience and beyond.

Both Trinnov and Krix have a heritage in the commercial cinema space, which placed us in prime position to deliver that result. The engineering and technology used in Trinnov’s commercial and professional products is also used in the Altitude processor, allowing that pro-level of performance to be experienced in home environments.

Pairing the analog engineering of the Krix speakers with the digital processing of the Trinnov, we could deliver something incredibly special and the result was exactly what the customer wanted.

Precision calibration with Trinnov

To achieve the desired audio fidelity, we integrated the Trinnov Altitude32 processor. Its advanced capabilities allowed for seamless implementation of multi-way active crossovers and precise room calibration. Remarkably, initial system tuning was conducted remotely, enabling us to identify and rectify a cabling issue before on-site calibration. This proactive approach ensured a flawless final setup, maximising the system's performance.

Outcome

The culmination of meticulous planning, state-of-the-art equipment, and collaborative expertise resulted in a home cinema that delivers an immersive, high-fidelity experience. This project stands as a testament to what is achievable when design and technology converge without compromise.

Krix

• 3 x Cinematix
• 8 x Megaphonix Flat
• 4 x Megaphonix
• 2 x Megacyclonix subwoofers

Partnered equipment

• 2 x Triad silver 12” in ceiling subwoofers
• Trinnov Altitude 32-24
• Parasound Halo power amplifiers (18 channels)
• 2 x Yamaha PX-10 2 channel power amplifier
• 2 x Triad 700 amplifiers
• 1 x Pioneer UDP-LX500 4K Blu-ray
• 1 x Apple TV 4K
• 1 x Barco Balder CinemaScope native 2:37 5K UHD projector
• 1 x 240” 2.37:1 Oz Theatre Screens – Majestic Acoustic Vision 4K  screen
• 1 x Control4 EA-5 processor
• 2 x Control4 handheld remote