In this article: how Valencia's Cinema Series and Multimedia Series differ in format, features and footprint, which Australian rooms suit each one, and where the Premier Series fits in between.
- Two different answers to the same room
- The models side by side
- How much wall does a row of three need?
- Which rooms suit each series
- Where the Premier Series fits
- Frequently asked questions
Choose the Cinema Series if you want a row of individual power recliners, every seat reclining, in whatever length your room needs. Choose the Multimedia Series if you want a media room lounge: two full-power recliners either side of a centre seat that drops down into a console with cupholders, charging and a table. One is a theatre row. The other behaves more like a media sofa that happens to recline.
Price is the wrong place to start this comparison. Begin with how the room is used: who sits where, how often the middle seat is needed, and whether the space doubles as a family room or gaming room.
Two different answers to the same room
Cinema Series: the theatre row
The Cinema Series is Valencia's accessible entry into powered home theatre seating. It currently includes the Verona Power Headrest and the Piacenza Power Headrest home theatre lounges. Both use Italian Nappa Top Grain Leather 9000 on the seating surfaces, with a power headrest, motorised recline and Comfort-Matrix™ cushioning. Every seat in the row reclines, and you can order anything from a single chair to a row of six, including loveseat configurations.
Multimedia Series: the media room lounge
The Multimedia Series is built around one idea: the centre console. Its two models, the Tuscany Console and the Oslo Console, are rows of three. The two end seats are full-power recliners with adjustable headrest and power lumbar. The centre is a non-reclining seat that converts into a drop-down console with cupholders, USB-A and 18W USB-C charging, and a table. Both are upholstered in Italian Nappa Top Grain Leather 11000 and come in Midnight Black or Dark Chocolate.
The models side by side
| Verona Power Headrest | Piacenza Power Headrest | Tuscany Console | Oslo Console | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Cinema | Cinema | Multimedia (also Premier) | Multimedia (also Premier) |
| Leather | Italian Nappa Top Grain Leather 9000 | Italian Nappa Top Grain Leather 9000 | Italian Nappa Top Grain Leather 11000 | Italian Nappa Top Grain Leather 11000 |
| Seats that recline | Every seat | Every seat | Two end seats | Two end seats |
| Power features | Recline, headrest | Recline, headrest | Recline, headrest, lumbar | Recline, headrest, lumbar, footrest |
| Stand-out details | LED cup holders, ambient base lighting, hidden arm storage | Extra-wide armrests and seat, LED cup holders, ambient base lighting | RGB cup holders and ambient base lighting; drop-down centre console | RGB lighting in 7 colours, reading lights, diamond-quilted stitching; drop-down centre console |
| Configurations | Single to row of 6, with loveseat options | Single to row of 6, with loveseat options | Row of 3 with drop-down centre | Row of 3 with drop-down centre |
| Colours | Black | Black | Midnight Black, Dark Chocolate | Midnight Black, Dark Chocolate |
Notice the two lines that matter most: how many seats recline, and how flexible the configuration is. The Cinema Series gives you more reclining seats and more layouts. The Multimedia Series gives you more features per reclining seat and a console you cannot get on a standard row.
How much wall does a row of three need?
Here is a detail that surprises many buyers. Because the centre of a console row is a non-reclining seat, both Multimedia models are narrower than a Cinema Series row of three. Widths below are from Valencia's product pages.
| Row of three | Width | Depth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscany Console | 217 cm | 102 cm | 110 cm |
| Oslo Console | 219 cm | 99 cm | 109 cm |
| Verona Power Headrest | 229 cm | 91 cm | 107 cm |
| Piacenza Power Headrest | 254 cm | 98 cm | 107 cm |
All Valencia theatre chairs are a wall-hugger design. Allow 10 cm behind the row and at least 71 cm of aisle in front for the footrests. Leave walking room at each end too. On a 2.4-metre wall in a granny flat or apartment living room, a Piacenza row of three will not fit, while a console row will.
Which rooms suit each series
Where the Cinema Series shines
- Dedicated cinema rooms with two rows. Rows of four, five or six, and loveseat ends, let you fill the width of a purpose-built theatre.
- Households where everyone wants to recline. Every seat is a full power recliner.
- Couples. A row of two loveseat suits a smaller study or spare-room cinema.
Where the Multimedia Series shines
- Rumpus rooms and open-plan family rooms. The centre seat is there when the kids pile in and becomes a table and drinks station when they do not.
- Gaming setups. USB-C charging, cupholders and a console table between two players make it a natural fit for a combined cinema and gaming room. Our guide to dual-use cinema and gaming rooms covers the layout.
- Narrower walls. As the table shows, a console row of three is the more compact option.
Where the Premier Series fits
Both Multimedia models also sit in the Premier Series, which is why they carry 11000 leather and power lumbar. If you like the Premier specification but want every seat to recline, look at individual Premier recliners such as the Tuscany Home Theater Lounge instead. The difference between 9000 and 11000 leather is covered in our Nappa leather guide. If you are considering the top of the range, read the Bespoke Series explained.
Unsure whether a powered headrest matters for your household? Our article on whether a power headrest is worth it will help. Every model in this comparison has one.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between the Cinema Series and the Multimedia Series?
- The Cinema Series is a row of individual power recliners in 9000 leather, from a single seat to a row of six. The Multimedia Series is a row of three in 11000 leather, with two full-power recliners and a centre seat that drops down into a console.
- Does the centre seat of a Multimedia console row recline?
- No. The centre is a non-reclining seat that converts into a drop-down console with cupholders, USB charging and a table. The two end seats are full-power recliners.
- Which Valencia models are in the Multimedia Series?
- The Tuscany Console and the Oslo Console. Both are also part of the Premier Series.
- Is the Multimedia Series better for gaming?
- For two players, often yes: the console gives each person charging, cupholders and table space within reach. For a group that all wants to recline, a Cinema Series row is the better fit.
- Which series fits a smaller room?
- For a row of three, the Tuscany Console (217 cm) and Oslo Console (219 cm) are narrower than the Verona (229 cm) or Piacenza (254 cm). For one or two people, a single Cinema Series seat or a row of two is the most compact choice.
The Bottom Line
The Cinema Series and the Multimedia Series are not rungs on the same ladder. The Cinema Series is a theatre row where every seat reclines and the layout grows with your room. The Multimedia Series is a media room lounge: two richly featured recliners with a console between them, in a footprint that suits rumpus rooms, gaming setups and narrower walls. Measure your wall, count the people who need to recline, then compare both side by side in Valencia's home theatre lounges.