In this article: why Cinema Series and Multimedia Series solve different problems rather than sitting on a "good vs better" scale, and how to pick between them.
- Cinema Series: the accessible entry point
- Multimedia Series: console and sectional formats
- Which one should you actually buy?
Cinema Series and Multimedia Series sit next to each other in price, which confuses more buyers than it should. They're not a "good vs better" pair — they solve different problems. Cinema Series is Valencia's accessible entry point into motorised theatre seating. Multimedia Series is about the console and sectional formats that add storage, connectivity, and flexible seat count. Most people need one or the other, not a comparison between "which is nicer."
Cinema Series: the accessible entry point
Cinema Series models (Piacenza, Verona, Syracuse) are built for buyers who want genuine power recline and a power headrest without paying for triple-motor lumbar, top-tier Nappa leather, or console storage they may not need. Each model runs a single or dual-motor system — recline plus headrest — on Italian Nappa 9,000-grade leather.
This is the right starting point for a first home theatre, a secondary media room, or any budget where "motorised and comfortable" matters more than "every feature available."
Multimedia Series: console and sectional formats
Multimedia Series isn't a comfort tier above Cinema Series — it's a different format. These models add a fixed or dropdown centre console (cup holders, storage, charging) between seats, or in the case of the Tuscany Multimedia Sectional, combine reclining seats with a chaise and console into one connected piece rather than a straight row.
The console itself is the feature buyers are paying for: a stable surface and storage between two people rather than a shared armrest, plus (on powered configurations) USB charging built into the console face.
| Model | Series | Format | From (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Power Headrest | Cinema | Single seat / row | $1,999.99 |
| Piacenza Power Headrest | Cinema | Single seat / row | $1,999.99 |
| Syracuse | Cinema | Single seat / row, wall-hugger | $1,899.99 |
| Tuscany Console | Multimedia | Row with fixed console | $5,049.99 |
| Oslo Console | Multimedia | Row with fixed console | $5,049.99 |
| Oxford Console | Multimedia | Row of 3, dropdown centre console | Contact for pricing |
Console prices reflect a multi-seat row (typically three seats plus console), not a single chair — that's most of the gap between the two series once you compare like for like.
Which one should you actually buy?
Choose Cinema Series if: you're buying one or two seats, you want genuine power recline and headrest without console features, or you're building a secondary room where a lower entry cost matters more than storage.
Choose Multimedia Series if: you're buying a row of three or more and want a stable console between seats — cup holders, storage, and a surface that isn't a shared armrest — or you specifically want the sectional format with a chaise for a media room that doubles as a lounge space.
A common mistake is buying Cinema Series individually and bolting on a separate console later. Valencia's console models are built as one connected piece with the console integrated into the frame, which isn't something you can retrofit onto standalone Cinema Series chairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Multimedia Series a step up in comfort from Cinema Series?
Not necessarily — it depends which specific models you compare. The defining difference is the console and format, not automatically a higher leather grade or motor count. Compare individual model specs rather than assuming the series name implies a comfort tier.
Can I add a console to a Cinema Series row later?
No. Multimedia Series consoles are built into the frame as one connected unit at manufacture, not a separate piece you attach afterward. If you want a console, choose a Multimedia Series model from the start.
What's the difference between a fixed console and a dropdown console?
A fixed console sits permanently between two seats. A dropdown console (like on the Oxford) folds up flush with the backrest when not in use, turning a row-of-three-with-console into effectively three seats side by side when the console isn't needed.
Is Syracuse a good entry point for a small room?
Yes — Syracuse is Valencia's narrowest wall-hugging Cinema Series model, built for rooms with limited depth behind the seat. See our small-room seating guide for exact clearances.