Coaster (Director or Showtime) [Text View]

bqmeister

11-10-06, 10:11 AM

Studio's out. My media room isn't wide enough to fit those (I want a row of 3).
My room is about 162 inches wide. The Director's are 105"L and would give me almost 30 inch walkway on either side. The Showtime's are 94"L and would give me an additional 4 inches on either side, making them a tad more comfortable fit.

I've made tons of calls, including to coaster, and can't find anyone in Houston that carries any of these in stock, so try before I buy is out.

The Showtimes look like they'd fit better, but the Director's look like they feel more comfortable.

So my question is - which seats really ARE more comfortable? I can live with a decreased walkway if the Director's are better seats, but if they're practically identical, I'd just as soon get the showtime (and I prefer the showtime Taupe Color anyway).

help!

bqmeister

11-10-06, 10:39 AM

I've been reading more reviews on this forum.

If the Studios are really more comfortable, I could probably make those work. They would give me just over a 2 foot walkway but that's certainly doable.

This ain't an easy decision!

power

11-10-06, 11:10 AM

bqmeister,

either series will fit, as long you have at least 2 feet of walking space you will be all set. More is better but 2ft is the minimum.

this should help you in making your decision. The Showtimes are a slightly firmer seats overall, many prefer the firmer feel. The Studios are very balanced meaning they have the support and cushiness factor built in which appeals to the majority of members in the "comfortable" department. The Directors are the softest/cushiest of the series. So if you like the sink in feeling when you sit in a chair (and you like brown leather) than the Directors are an excellent choice.

This should help make your decision easier and the above is the "general" consensus in terms of feedback and user reviews.

bqmeister

11-10-06, 11:13 AM

I don't think I want the sinking feeling.
that rules out the director series.

I sent an email to you regarding the powerbuy. I won't clutter this thread with that, but will post in that thread now.

thanks.

bqmeister

11-10-06, 11:43 PM

Looking at prices, the berklines with the powerbuy ARE a great price, but I think I'm gonna stick with the coasters.

My wife likes the Studios, and with those I'll still have 2 feet on either side, so it looks like my quest is over.

Savedsol

11-13-06, 05:17 PM

I sat in the Showtimes and Studios. The Showtimes are firmer and the arms are very low which is kinda uncomfortable. The Studios are very nice.

fst96se

11-13-06, 06:52 PM

I sat in the Showtimes and Studios. The Showtimes are firmer and the arms are very low which is kinda uncomfortable. The Studios are very nice.

That is good info, I am about ready to order up, and that helps!

Savedsol

11-13-06, 08:51 PM

My pleasure. I'm picking the Studio hands down. If only I could fit four across though <sigh>. I sat in 10 different Berkline models tonight. They all range in comfort but had one thing in common - a giant black hole that sucks in your butt when you recline. It's was miserable and there was no way to avoid it. I can't believe their success with this design flaw. I got a big a$$ too!

bqmeister

11-18-06, 12:23 AM

fst96se

11-18-06, 02:28 AM

I sat in the studios tonight. Actually went to the store to buy them (local Houston store has them on sale now for $949 - in stock and on display)

I didn't really like them that much, but found a better set (Coaster - model # 8973, not sure which ones yet) for $1199 in black leather. Much more comfortable for my tastes. Finally after months of searching, purchased a set.

:)

Hmm, you sat in the studios and didn't like them? It seems like only the studios and showtimes have been offered in black leather, so I am interested to know what you bought.

Buying seats is hard when you can't sit in them.

bqmeister

11-18-06, 11:06 AM

I'm not getting them delivered for a few weeks since my theater isn't completely done yet (almost).

But I will go back to the store this week (maybe today) with my camera. I"ll post pics of the exact set I bought.

And these were only available in black or or brown leather match. They were roughly 105 inches wide, which leads me to think they were director's, but I don't remember if the arm rests looked like directors. the model # on them was 8973, which I've been unable to find.

bqmeister

11-18-06, 11:08 AM

The reason I didn't like the studios was because in a non-reclined position, I felt like I was sitting too far back (reclined too much with no recline). But hey, it worked. The store placed an add for $949 and got me to spend $250 more than I planned.

I was really nice to be able to sit in them before buying, especially since I was prepared to buy studios online.

Savedsol

11-18-06, 11:26 AM

Don't know what an 8973 is. All of their #'s are 7xxx. Of course mine were called Aspens or Sante Fe (don't remember which) - the store I bought them from has Coaster custom make them.

bqmeister

11-18-06, 12:05 PM

That's what I thought. When I do take a pic, i'll take a pic of the tag as well.

The store I bought them from does sell their own branded theater seating as well, but I looked at the tag and there were tagged from coaster.

darylo

11-18-06, 02:31 PM

I'm looking to get these:

http://www.hometheaterseatsplus.com/studiocollection-black.html

Has anyone purchased from this company? Also, some of the chairs I have sit in, make me feel like I'm going to slide out of the chair. Slick leather? This is usually when I slouch down. Do the studio Item# 7563 do that? Also with some chairs the recliner goes back down with the weight of my legs and shoes. I'm around 200 lbs so hopefully someone can comment and help me decide on these chairs. I also like these too:
http://www.hometheaterseatsplus.com/paramount-hometheatersectional.html
I like the softer cushy and non slick (slide off the seat) leather.

Thanks in advance.

bqmeister

11-18-06, 02:35 PM

darylo,

read this thread.

Be careful.

Savedsol

11-18-06, 03:19 PM

Darylo,
Besides the fact that the company is shady, the price is lousy. One of our forum members Serge has them for cheaper and he's honest...
http://htauthority.com/index_files/StudioCollectionDetail.htm

From my recollection of the Paramount's (your last link) they need a ton on space from the wall to recline.

As far as your leather question, leather IS slick. I don't get that feeling in mine and I'm sure with a few good conditionings they'd get softer and less slippery.

Here's a pic of mine - the tag says Coaster / Premier Leather. Also, <cough> still looking for someone to go in with on another set. Anyone need two? Row of three row and a row of two? :rolleyes:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=8912135&&#post8912135

darylo

11-18-06, 04:42 PM

Savedsol

11-18-06, 10:43 PM

Which are you referring to, The Paramounts or mine?

Threecard

11-19-06, 12:08 PM

ANyone else own the studios..I'm debating between them and the berkline 090's/088's/099's. Not being able to sit in any of these sucks:) Which berks did you sit in if you can recall?

docprego

11-19-06, 12:34 PM

I bought the Showtime because I felt the Studio lacked head support. When reclined in the Studio there was nothing supporting my neck, in the Showtime the seat goes right up to the back of my head and supports it nicely. I also found the Showtime more comfortable overall.

darylo

11-19-06, 01:02 PM

Savedsol,

I was talking about yours. Showtimes are a little firmer than the studios? I sat in some Berkline 090 and love them except for the price.

Threecard

11-19-06, 02:46 PM

coaster studios or berkline 090's...big decisions! Anyone else sat in both? pros/cons? No one around here has either of them:)

bqmeister

11-19-06, 04:09 PM

Threecard, call coaster. They may be able to give you a list of dealers in your area (although the place I ended up buying from, coaster didn't know they carried them).

darylo

11-19-06, 08:15 PM

Threecard, call coaster. They may be able to give you a list of dealers in your area (although the place I ended up buying from, coaster didn't know they carried them).

Do you have a number?

bqmeister

11-19-06, 10:13 PM

1-877-262-7837

or

customercare@coastercompany.com

I'm gonna email them. I verified the sticker today at a different store location, and my coasters are 8973. Still no clue what they line they are, but they are comfortable.
The arms look like showtime, but they're 105 inches wide, which I believe is normally the directors.

Threecard

11-20-06, 09:25 PM

thanks!

Threecard

11-20-06, 09:33 PM

email addy doesn't work:(

bqmeister

11-20-06, 10:56 PM

I emailed them last night. Got a generated response pretty quickly:

"Thank you for your inquiry, we will answer your email within 2 business days.

Customer Care
Coaster Company

++ This message is automatically generated , please do not reply to this
++ message as it will not be read/receievd/answered."

Worked for me. Hopefully they will respond and I'll learn more about the 8973's

Savedsol

11-23-06, 02:34 PM

Savedsol, I was talking about yours. Showtimes are a little firmer than the studios?

Mine are like the Studios in these regards: more cushion, deeper seating (the arms in the Showtimes are like 2" above the seat itself which is annoying). They are like the Showtimes in their total width* and seatback height. The Studios have a low seatback height. The ones I have have the tall back but a whole lot more padding than the Showtime.

I bought them here. You don't have a location listed but maybe they have one near you. http://www.shopthegreatescape.com/stores/500.html
Still looking for that extra buyer!

*Both are 24" seating areas but the Studio is a much wider chair because of arm width.

bqmeister

11-24-06, 01:23 PM

Regarding my 8973s, I got a reply from Coaster:

Thank you for your interest in Coaster products. That item is sold directly to the retail store from our manufacturer in Asia, so we never see that item in our distribution warehouse. Therefore, we do not have any information on the item. We also don't keep any record of who has the item in stock. Sorry we can't be of more assistance.

Thank you,

customercare@coastercompany.com

Savedsol

11-24-06, 04:47 PM

Did you ever get some pictures?

bqmeister

11-24-06, 04:59 PM

no, not yet. I haven't made it to the store yet (and they won't be delivered for a couple of weeks still.

They have the same arms as the showtime, but more comfortable than the studio.

I hope to go back to the store this weekend. I will take pics as soon as possible.

bqmeister

11-26-06, 12:19 PM

Here's a pic of the 8793s

http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/507/8793.jpg

these are comfortable seats, and I know they'll be nice in my theater, but my wife and I made a mistake looking as some other seating at another store last night. The row of 3 was a bit bigger than those (so hopefully they wouldn't have fit anyway!) but the leather was so much more comfortable. But they were also twice the price. My wife asked if I wanted to cancel the other seats (impressive coming from a wife). I'm still not 100% sure I made the right choice when I said no, but I told my wife with the money we're saving from not buying the expensive seats, we can buy a nice leather sofa for the 2nd row now rather than waiting.

So it looks like the theater will open with seating for 6 instead of seating for 3.

It's all good.

Savedsol

11-26-06, 01:34 PM

Hilarious! Same ones I bought at The Great Escape in Illinois! :) The leather on these are soooo much better than standard Coasters. Leather softens up with time and conditioning anyhoo. I'm looking for a fourth one but they only sell them in threes. I've got another thread for anyone interested in acquiring a row of two of these. Where are you located?
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/501/Seat_2.JPG

bqmeister

11-26-06, 01:47 PM

Houston.

How much did you pay for yours? Are you very happy with them? Yours look much softer than mine. Hopefully it's cause they aged well.
I also got black. They were available in black or brown.
Also, are you happy with tile in your media room? seems like too much reverberations to me.

Savedsol

11-26-06, 03:59 PM

I'll PM you since we can't discuss pricing. As far as softness - yes very. I also bought the one week old floor model since I was in a hurry. Every time I went in the store there was zero traffic so I don't imagine they saw much use. There is also a tag on them that says - Premeire Leather by Coaster. Also the contact info for Leather Master. The sales guy said that some stores spec their own leather for quality and cost issues. He said it's cheaper to have Coaster cover them in their own leather than using Coasters factory stuff.

Jeff Hovis

12-22-06, 05:28 PM

Hey guys, I've had four of the Coaster Studios in my HT for two years now. Ours are brown and they look as good now as they did when they were new. Our HT plan originally called for two rows and I never bought that second row. Our kids are now getting too big to sit two per chair with their friends and we're going to get that second row. Without hesitation, I'll get another set of the Coaster seats. My first set of four was $1600 delivered. I'm not sure that local supplier is still around, so I may just go to Serge.

bigdan1173

12-30-06, 02:18 PM

Hey bqmeister,

I live in Tomball, north of Houston, and I'd love to go check these out. Could you PM me or email me with the name of the store (if you're not allowed to say online).

Thanks,

Dan

bqmeister

01-02-07, 07:20 AM

I can't imagine it's an offense to say the store name online -

BelFurniture. All their Houston locations should have these in stock and on display. I went to two locations (1 on 45 South near Nasa, in Webster, Texas, and one in Sugarland near the Mall).

-bq

hexpane

09-26-08, 02:01 PM

What up everyone, good info in here so far, I appreciate it.

I'm shopping around and considering the following (either 1 "row of 2" or a loveseat)

Berkline 12000
Coaster Show Time
Coaster Promenade love seat

anyone have experience w/ any of these in terms of comparing the firm/cushion/recline/durability?

I am going through one of the various AVS members once I decide. Not many stores out here in SF/CA that I can find even carry Berkline or Coaster for some reason, maybe google just doesnt have them listed.

I dig the loveseat because it just looks more roomy and possibly allow non standard positions? For instance can you turn on your side instead of always being seated/reclined on your back to watch a movie?

I'm built like a Fullback, my girlfriend is medium build 5'5" and this will be a movie watching HT deal but also my primary videogaming chair.

Anyhoot, any and all opinions and info is welcomed. I'd just like to finally get my butt off this 12 year old futon complete w/ faux leather pillow from target that I have to put on top of the futon to keep my back from becoming a slinky.