Custom Home Theater Case Study
Reference-Grade Private Cinema – Windermere, Florida
Located in Windermere, Florida, this estate-level residence required a dedicated home theater designed to deliver uncompromising cinematic performance.
From projection and acoustics to immersive surround sound and precision lighting control, every element of this theater was engineered to meet reference-level standards. Xtend Technologies was engaged to design, engineer, and execute a fully immersive private cinema environment that would rival commercial theaters — while maintaining the refined aesthetic expected in a luxury home.
A True Cinematic Canvas
The visual foundation of this theater is a 200-inch 2.40:1 Stewart Filmscreen WallScreen Deluxe with StudioTek 130 G4 material — the industry’s reference-standard projection surface.
The 2.40:1 aspect ratio allows for true cinematic presentation, while 16:9 content scales perfectly within the frame. The StudioTek 130 G4 material delivers:
- Exceptional HDR performance
- Increased brightness over matte white surfaces
- Optimized white field uniformity
- Crisp edge-to-edge image clarity
- THX-certified projection performance
This screen was selected specifically to maximize color fidelity and dynamic range at this scale.
Native 4K Laser Projection
To illuminate a screen of this magnitude, the project required true high-performance projection. The Sony VPL-XW6100ES Native 4K HDR laser projector delivers up to 2,700 lumens of brightness with exceptional dynamic tone mapping and deep black performance.
Key performance highlights:
- Native 4K SXRD panel (3,840 x 2,160 resolution)
- XR Dynamic Tone Mapping for frame-by-frame HDR optimization
- XR Deep Black technology for enhanced shadow detail
- Advanced Crisp-Focused Lens for edge-to-edge clarity
- 20,000-hour laser light source
The result is vibrant, lifelike imagery across the entire 200-inch screen — without compromise.
Dolby Atmos Performance Engineered for Precision
Audio performance in this theater is built around a full JBL Synthesis immersive surround system, powered by dedicated amplification and precision room correction.
Speaker configuration includes:
- JBL SCL-6 in-wall LCR channels
- JBL SCL-7 surround channels
- JBL SCL-8 in-ceiling height channels
- Dual in-wall JBL SSW-3 & SSW-4 subwoofer systems
Processing and amplification are handled by the JBL Synthesis SDR-38 processor with Dirac Live Bass Control, along with dedicated multi-channel amplification.
The result is enveloping Dolby Atmos performance with extraordinary clarity, dynamic impact, and perfectly balanced bass response in every seat.
This is cinematic immersion — not background sound.
Purpose-Built Performance Environment
To achieve reference-level audio clarity, Xtend designed and installed a custom acoustic treatment package utilizing high-performance fiberglass-core panels with precision aluminum framing.
Acoustic treatments were engineered to:
- Control early reflections
- Improve dialog intelligibility
- Tighten bass response
- Enhance surround envelopment
The room was not simply outfitted with speakers — it was acoustically engineered.
Infrastructure & Rack Engineering
All core components are housed within a professionally engineered 35U AV rack system featuring:
- Active cooling
- Dedicated power conditioning
- Surge protection & battery backup
- Remote system monitoring
Network infrastructure includes enterprise-grade switching and remote diagnostic capabilities, ensuring long-term system reliability and serviceability.
Every cable run was executed during a structured pre-wire phase and terminated with meticulous management.
Integrated Control & User Experience
The theater integrates seamlessly into the broader smart home ecosystem using a Savant control platform, including:
- Savant Pro Remote X2
- Dedicated Savant 8” wall-mounted touch interface
- Scene-based control for lighting and AV
- Source management and automation
Operation is intentionally simple.
Performance is intentionally extraordinary.
Designed, Modeled & Engineered
Prior to installation, Xtend provided:
- 2D floor plan layouts
- 3D virtual renderings
- Technical system specifications
- Structured pre-wire documentation
Every design decision was made prior to construction, ensuring flawless execution.
The Result
This Windermere private cinema delivers:
- True cinematic 2.40:1 presentation
- Native 4K HDR laser projection
- Dolby Atmos immersive audio
- Precision acoustic control
- Seamless smart system integration
It is a purpose-built entertainment environment engineered for reference-level performance within a luxury estate setting.
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