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If you’ve already set up your home theater with the TV and audio system you want, it’s time to upgrade your furniture.
Instead of getting a couch, which takes up a lot of room, and requires you to sit directly next to one or two people, we’re recommending single-person home theater seats. The ones we’ve researched are made out of plush materials comfortable enough to help you get fully immersed in what you’re seeing and hearing, with ergonomic designs to keep you from getting cramps, aches, and pains.
The best part about these individual home theater chairs: you won’t need to shuffle around to find the “sweet spot,” or a place where the sofa doesn’t sag.
We’re mindful of the fact that not everyone has a big, dedicated room for their A/V equipment, so we’ve made sure to pick seats that offer a movie theater-like experience whether you live in a house or apartment. In many cases, you can set two, or even three of these chairs next to one another, so everyone has their own space.
If you can’t get comfortable on a couch, or have been using your office chair in place of a recliner, here’s why it’s time for an upgrade.
What You Need to Know Before Buying Theater Seating
There are a handful of factors to think about when choosing the right theater seating for you; below are the most important ones, which we considered while we were researching this list.
Comfort: The most important feature to think about when choosing home theater seating is comfort. All of our recommendations have ample padding for your back and neck to prevent soreness after extended viewing sessions (a.k.a. movie or TV marathons) along with thick arm rests so you can stretch out.
We made sure each of the seats we chose can recline, so you can literally kick back and relax in your home theater or living room.
Size: We chose seats that are roughly 20 inches tall, 25 inches wide, and 30 inches deep. These seats can fit in your room without dominating the room, and two can fit side by side in the place of a couch.
Extras:Beyond comfort, we did consider chairs with neat little extras that enhance the experience of sitting in the chair, like electric reclining, and added accessibility.
