When upgrading a home theater, many customers don’t limit themselves to just one seating style. Comfort preferences, room layout, and viewing habits often lead to thoughtful combinations across different series.
This customer’s setup is a great example of that approach. After years of using partially leather chairs, they upgraded their space with a mixed layout of Weilianda Chic and Astronaut 2.0 seating—creating a more flexible, comfortable, and purpose-driven home theater experience.
Below, we share their decision process, final setup, and real-world feedback—in their own words—offering insight into how different seating needs can be addressed within the same room.
Purchase Research and Decision Process
Before placing an order, this customer compared quotes and options from Weilianda and other home theater seating brands. And instead of choosing based on price alone, he requested a detailed and honest comparison between our Chic Series and Astronaut 2.0 to determine which would best match his room’s design and viewing needs.
After reviewing the differences, the customer confirmed that both series would suit their room's design and decor. After discussing with his wife, he placed an order during Black Friday sales:
- Chic Series Row of 3 in Blue
- Astronaut 2.0 Row of 3 in Blue
As the customer shared in his Trustpilot review:
“Including providing a quote and honest comparison between the Chic and Astronaut series chairs. I end up with a set of 3 for each series.”
The Home Theater Setup — Designed for the Room
This home theater was planned as a complete system, where seating choices were shaped by room dimensions and viewing priorities.
- Room size: 11 × 19 ft
- Ceiling height: 7.5 ft
- Layout: Two rows of seating with a rear riser
The space features a dedicated 4K projection system and a multi-channel surround audio setup, creating a viewing environment designed for both immersive films and extended viewing sessions.
Key components of the theater include:
- Sony 4K front projector paired with a 123-inch projection screen, defining viewing distance and seating angles
- 11-channel AV processing and separate power amplification, supporting surround and in-ceiling speakers
- Floor-standing front speakers, dedicated center channel, surround, surround-back, and ceiling speakers, delivering a fully immersive soundstage
- Dual subwoofers, providing balanced low-frequency performance across both seating rows
Every element of the room was selected to work together, ensuring consistent performance from the front row to the rear riser.
Note: the customer's complete list of audio, video, and control equipment is included at the end of this article for reference.
Mixed-Series Strategy — Front Row Chic, Back Row Astronaut
Once the chairs arrived, the customer installed the Chic Series in the front row and the Astronaut Series 2.0 on the rear riser. The placement reflects the different roles of each row:
- Front Row: Prioritizes neck support and posture for viewing
- Back Row: Prioritizes overall comfort for longer sessions
Customer feedback:
"After a couple of days sitting in these chairs here is what I noticed, the 'Astronaut' series is more comfortable while the 'Chic' series has better neck support."
Front Row — Chic Series for Viewing Posture
The Chic Series in the front row provides excellent neck and upper back support, crucial for viewers seated closer to the screen. The reclining mechanism and ergonomic design allow comfortable leaning without compromising proper viewing posture.
Customer feedback:
"When used on the front level, these chairs have lower overall height than the Astronaut Series. This allows more sound to be heard from your surround back speakers when watching movies, while also providing great comfort and neck support."
Back Row — Astronaut 2.0 for Comfort and Immersion
The Astronaut Series 2.0 on the rear riser offers enhanced comfort, ideal for long movie nights or game-day sessions. The zero-gravity reclining function evenly distributes weight and reduces lower-back pressure, while genuine leather upholstery adds durability and a premium feel.
Customer feedback:
"When used from the back row riser, this allows an easier view of the screen when watching movies, while also providing better comfort and back support."
This combination ensures that each row serves its intended purpose: the front row supports optimal viewing posture, while the back row maximizes relaxation and immersion.
Accessories & Installation — What Made the Upgrade Feel Complete
Beyond the seating itself, accessories and installation details play an important role in making this home theater upgrade feel truly complete. The customer shared practical feedback based on daily use, highlighting how thoughtful design and simple setup steps improve both comfort and convenience.
Accessories in Real Life
- Hidden Armrest Storage
The storage compartments are intentionally shallow, making items easy to reach without leaning far forward. The customer confirmed that 14-inch tablets and a computer keyboard fit comfortably, showing the storage is well-sized for real-world use.
- Tray Tables
While some videos online show tray tables with built-in cup holders, those apply only to the Luxury Series. The Chic and Astronaut Series tray tables do not include cup holders. Instead, they provide a flat, stable surface suitable for remotes, snacks, or tablets.
- Lumbar Pillow
The lumbar pillow adds an extra layer of lower-back support during longer viewing sessions. Based on extended use, the customer observed that cushioning firmness can influence how well that support is maintained over time, highlighting how comfort details may become more noticeable with regular use.
Additional optional accessories are also available. In this setup, the customer received a wine glass caddy with each seat during a Black Friday promotion, and the Astronaut Series includes a tablet holder with each seat, expanding flexibility for different viewing habits.
Installation Experience
By following the included manuals and video guides, the customer was able to complete the setup smoothly. He also shared several practical tips from his experience:
- Connectors
Each chair includes one pre-installed connecting rail. To avoid transit damage and due to the chairs' weight, connector hardware is shipped separately upon request after ordering.
- Furniture Sliders
Adding sliders to each leg before connecting the chairs allowed easy repositioning and cleaning underneath.
Together, these details contributed to a smooth setup and a more complete, well-considered home theater upgrade.
Customer Support Experience — Problems Resolved Professionally
During shipment, the customer encountered ETA issues, causing some delays. However, Leon, the Marketing Manager, assisted in resolving the issues and even offered free accessories as compensation. The customer was impressed with the responsiveness and professionalism of Weilianda, noting that this level of service reinforced their purchase confidence.
Customer feedback:
“I would like to highly commend Leon & the Weilianda company for their impeccable customer service & professionalism.”
Long-Term Usage and Feedback
After living with the new seating for a couple of days, the customer updated his review on Trustpilot from 4★ to 5★, highlighting the durability and comfort:
“The new chairs are great and very comfortable. They replaced 6 old chairs that were not fully leather (polyurethane). The Weilianda chairs and accessories are worlds apart from the previous ones. Easy to use, extremely comfortable, and adjustable to exactly the most comfortable viewing position.”
This long-term perspective underscores how the combination of the Chic Series and Astronaut Series 2.0 creates a balanced home theater experience that improves over time with continued use.
Mixing Isn’t a Compromise — It’s an Upgrade
This home theater shows that choosing between Luxury and Astronaut Series doesn’t have to be an either-or decision.
By assigning each series to the role it performs best, the customer achieved:
- Better viewing posture where it matters
- Greater long-term comfort
- A layout designed for real use, not assumptions
For anyone planning a serious home theater upgrade, a mixed-series approach can deliver a better experience than committing to a single model.
Thinking About Your Own Home Theater Upgrade?
If you’re deciding between different seating styles or considering a mixed-series layout, real customer experiences like this one can offer a valuable perspective. For more information on our products, check out ourbuyer's guide.
Below is a detailed look at this customer’s home theater setup, highlighting the high-end equipment that complements their Chic + Astronaut mixed-series layout.
Customer’s Home Theater Equipment List (Full Setup)
| Make | Model Numbers | Device |
| Sony | VPL-VW285ES | 4K Front Projector |
| Steward | StudioTek120G3 | 123in. Projector Screen |
| Marantz | AV7705 | AV Processor 11CH |
| JBL | HDI-3800 | Front Speaker (FL) |
| JBL | HDI-3800 | Front Speaker (FR) |
| JBL | HDI-4500 | Center Chan Spkr (C) |
| JBL | Studio 610 | Surround Speaker (SL) |
| JBL | Studio 610 | Surround Speaker (SR) |
| JBL | HDI-1600 | Surround Back Speaker (SBL) |
| JBL | HDI-1600 | Surround Back Speaker (SBR) |
| SVS | PB3000 | Sub Woofer Spkr (SUB1) |
| SVS | PB3000 | Sub Woofer Spkr (SUB2) |
| Klipsch | CDT-5650-C II | In-Ceiling Speaker (FW/H2L) |
| Klipsch | CDT-5650-C II | In-Ceiling Speaker (FW/H2R) |
| OPPO | BDP-203D | 4K Blu-Ray Player (3D Movies). |
| Emotiva | BASX A-300 | Stereo Amplifier (SUR) |
| Emotiva | XPA-9 Gen3 | 9.1 CH Power Amplifier (LCR, SURBK, Atmos, HTS) |
| Control4 | EA1 Controller | w/remote |
| Zidoo | UHD8000 | Movie File Player |
| Nvidea | Shield-2019 | ULTRA 4K Network Streamer |
| Eversolo | DMP-A6 | Music Streamer/Dac |
| Panamax | MA5100EX | Power Conditioner |
| Panamax | MR5100 | Power Conditioner |
| Amazon | Echo DOT | Smart Speaker |
| Audio Technica | ATL120X | Turntable |
| Sony | SCD-222EX | CD/SACD Player |
| TIVO | 4K | TV Streamer |
| Tablo | 4K | DVR TV Tuner |
| AC Infinity | Aircom T8 | Quiet Cooling Blower Fan |
| HTPC | WIN11-PRO | (PLEX MS) |
| WD | MyCloudEX4100 | NAS (PLEX Movies) |
| Sanus | CFR2127-B1 27U | Audio Rack with Shelves. |
Note: This list represents the full equipment in the customer’s home theater; it’s included to showcase how a well-planned seating setup integrates with a high-end system.
