That’s a great question.
High back theater chairs (40 to 44 inch tall chairs, measured from the floor to the top of the chairs back) gives you shoulder, neck and head support. But… if you are audio purist, they can blur your sound quality.
Low back theater chairs (32 to 38 inch tall chairs, measured from the floor to the top of the chairs back) allow you to listen to every speaker channel, from every direction. No chair back to ‘block’ the sound.
Low backs are also great for level floors with ‘line of sight’ concerns. Your screen can be the lowest.
But if you have a sloped floor, or better yet risers A.K.A. steps / decking… well the high backs line of sight issues are all but over come. Plus the audio can be adjusted for those high back theater seats. Yes the rear channels are still being, somewhat, blocked, but comfort needs to be considered, and a ‘balance’ needs to found. http://www.CelebritySeating.com sells both types. Factory direct. Real movie theater seating made to order in just 10 days.
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