Project

Immersive Cinema, Hidden by Design

A refined 158" home cinema where the technology disappears — and the experience takes over.

Introduction

For this project, Planetworld partnered with BNC Technology to create a working cinema that could be experienced first-hand by dealers and end users. The objective was not simply to install a collection of premium products, but to demonstrate how the right combination of products, system design, acoustics, integration and calibration can transform a room into a complete cinematic experience. The collaboration brought together Planetworld's product expertise and AV solutions with BNC Technology's experience in bespoke luxury cinema design and integration, creating a space that could showcase the possibilities of a professionally designed home cinema.

Challenge

The room's two full-length window walls presented a significant acoustic challenge, introducing reflections and unwanted room noise. With a large 158" screen in a compact family viewing environment, careful system design, speaker positioning and professional calibration were essential to achieve the right balance between performance, comfort and aesthetics.

Solution

The audio system is built around M&K Sound architectural speakers, with three IW150 speakers forming the front stage and four IW150 speakers providing the surround channels. Two IC95 in-ceiling speakers create the Dolby Atmos height layer. Dual M&K C15S subwoofers deliver deep, powerful low frequencies, adding impact and realism to every soundtrack. An Integra DRX-8.4 handles the system's processing, while a JVC DLA-NZ30 projector delivers the image onto the impressive 158" screen.

The Result

The finished cinema demonstrates how high-performance technology can be integrated into a refined residential environment without allowing the equipment to dominate the space. When the room is not in use, it maintains a clean and sophisticated aesthetic. Once the lights go down, the technology disappears and the experience takes over — creating an immersive environment designed for the whole family. More importantly, the cinema now serves as a hands-on demonstration space for Planetworld and BNC Technology, allowing dealers and end users to experience the performance, integration and possibilities of a professionally designed home cinema for themselves.

Project Highlights

Some Statistics

Project: Planetworld × BNC Technology Showcase Cinema Purpose: Dealer & End-User Demonstration Cinema Room: 6m × 4m × 2.4m Seating: Up to 4 people Audio: 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos Speakers: M&K Sound IW150 & IC95 Subwoofers: 2 × M&K C15S AV Receiver: Integra DRX-8.4 Projector: JVC DLA-NZ30 Screen: 158"
Immersive Cinema, Hidden by Design

Customer Profile

Project Partner

BNC Technology is a South African luxury home cinema and smart-home specialist, founded in 2008. The company focuses on creating bespoke entertainment environments that combine high-performance technology with refined design, craftsmanship and intelligent integration. BNC's approach to home cinema is centred around creating personalised, immersive spaces where technology, design and lifestyle work together seamlessly.

Technology

Brands featured in this project

IntegraM&K Sound

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