Home Theatre - Movie lovers follow their dreams

Despite an overwhelming passion for cinema, Martin and Fiona Fenwick have given up going out to the movies. They’d much rather stay at home. “What we have here is much better than what the public cinemas can offer,” says Martin. “A fantastic image, superior sound quality and best of all, we don’t have to put up with annoying chatter or people’s cellphones going off”. Avid movie goers for most of their lives, Martin and Fiona recently moved into their new home where the main feature is a state-of-the-art home theatre. Explains Martin: “When Fiona and I met, our big thing was going to movies and when we decided to build, we became quite fixated on home cinema. It was our dream. We decided that you only do it once, so we might as well do it properly”.

Designed like a mini cinema right down to the décor, the room features extensive use of GIB® Noise Control systems and a number of measures to enhance acoustics. The consultant who supervised the job, Matthew Hall of Living Systems NZ, compliments Martin and Fiona on their planning and thoroughness. “Clients usually focus on the audio visual equipment and other technological components and the room itself is not thought about much.” While it is specifically set up as a home cinema, the room has a multitude of other uses. “It’s a great place for me to practice guitar”, says Martin “because I can wind it up really loud without disturbing anyone. “It’s the same for the kids. Playstation® games, Singstar (like Karaoke)….they have a ball and can be as rowdy as they like”. Martin and Fiona’s home cinema has everything going for it. Including a happy ending. “We’re thrilled”, says Martin. ‘“It’s even better than we dreamed”.