Luxury Cinewall with authentic cinema sound – Cinemawall by Reference Sounds

In truth, we have a fantastic profession. We get to delight people with exquisite interior projects where design and high-quality sound come together as a single, coherent whole. We create beautiful, bespoke solutions featuring invisibly integrated technology—filling your room with pure, warm sound rather than with visible speakers. A deep-rooted passion has evolved into a mission, because we believe that great sound certainly doesn’t have to be unsightly.

Some of these projects originate from a specific desire on the part of the client—perhaps an impression of a desired atmosphere, an image from Instagram, or the enthusiasm sparked while browsing our website. Other projects begin with a blank canvas. In this particular case, we started with a living room space that already featured a built-in fireplace, while the client’s primary request was for a cinema-quality sound experience. The result was a complete metamorphosis, with our ‘Cinemawall’ serving as the foundation.

But where do you start when there are no clear guidelines? You go looking for answers. In this instance, we met at the client’s home—an energetic woman with two beautiful children and a healthy touch of glamour. Accessories and various elements throughout a home often provide a good indication of the aesthetic the client is aiming for. Over a cup of coffee and armed with a list of questions, we work to sketch out a profile of what the client loves—and what they definitely don’t. Think of it as a ‘Cinemawall Scene Investigation’—minus the harsh blue forensic lights.

Starting with that list and precise measurements of the space, we got to work. First, we determined the optimal position for the Cinemawall in relation to the seating area. High-quality sound is the foundation of all our designs; to us, a Cinemawall without fantastic sound is nothing more than a wall—it might look good, but it has nothing to do with a true cinematic experience. We chose the Cinemawall Model L as our base. Equipped with five speakers and two subwoofers, it provides the foundation for a wonderful movie night. All this technology is concealed from view by a special, acoustically transparent fabric—a signature feature of all our Cinemawall models.

The left and right front speakers flank the TV. The acoustic center of each speaker is positioned at the perfect height—aligned with both the center speaker and the listener’s ears—ensuring that sounds originating to the left or right of the TV correspond precisely with the on-screen action. The center speaker is placed beneath the TV; using the same model as the front speakers ensures maximum coherence, while a slightly tilted baffle guarantees optimal sound dispersion. Two effect speakers, positioned in the outer corners of the “Cinemawall,” handle the surround channel information. While the ideal placement for surround speakers is typically to the side or behind the listener, this is not always practical or desirable. Our alternative—which utilizes reflections off the side walls or ceiling, combined with specialized calibration within the surround processing—offers an exceptionally effective compromise. The result is a grand, immersive soundscape that truly envelops the listener. Simply fantastic.

A full, controlled bass response is, without question, the cornerstone of a compelling and immersive music or film experience. Without rich, deep tones, music feels stark and soulless. This doesn’t mean we want the teacups rattling off the shelves; on the contrary, a full-bodied response is most important when listening at lower volumes—ensuring that the sound retains its substance and weight. This is precisely what our subwoofers achieve. In this setup, two subwoofers are integrated directly into the Cinemawall and powered by a dedicated amplifier. Precisely tuned using advanced measuring equipment by our calibration specialists, ensuring that King Kong’s roar sounds every bit as impressive as the rhythmic heartbeat in Pink Floyd’s *Dark Side of the Moon*.