I've owned these seats for a week now and feel like I can provide a fairly thorough review at this point. This is a new model offered by HT Market so I'm happy to be able to provide the first review.

The materials look and feel great, have soft, supple leather, a sturdy frame with a reclining mechanism that's both smooth and quiet.


The powered headrest has to be one of my favorite features. For some seats, the ideal reclined position can be compromised by a head position that is less than ideal, making it difficult to utilize the full range of movement. Needless to say, I've sat in many seats where a fully reclined position simply wasn't viable. That's not the case with the Sheffield seats, which can be reclined back fully, then a quick adjustment to the head position and your viewing position is perfectly centered toward your screen.

Just a side note - I timed both mechanisms. It's 9 seconds from the starting position to a fully reclined position and 4.5 seconds from the headrest starting position to the furthest forward. I find that in most situations I'll sit down and recline about half way (4.5 seconds), then during a show I'll sometimes recline further back (another 2-3 seconds) then adjust the headrest a bit (1-2 seconds).

I had a minor issue with one of the arms being out of alignment, both Tom and Alan responded to my questions and helped provide easy to follow steps for adjusting it, nice and straight now.

The new tactile buttons provided with the Sheffield are actually another reason I selected this model and I'm glad I did. They work great and I haven't had any accidental button presses which I thought might happen on seats that have touch-sensitive controls.

The LEDs work great, but since I'm using projection in my home theater I would only use them for added visibility when getting up in a dark room since the light can reflect from a projection screen. One possible configuration might be to disconnect the LED strip on the base of the chair and use the cup holder LEDs only. I've also read about some light dimming stickers that might be another solution to consider.

I selected a curved configuration and also very happy with that decision. Every seat is facing the screen at a more natural viewing angle. Another benefit that I didn't realize at first is all of the inner arms have more storage space. We store a small blanket in a few of the arms and there's still room for the tray table.

Speaking of tray tables, after getting used to them I don't know what I'd do without them. They're an added convenience that I didn't realize how much I'd take advantage of. Perfect for anything from a natural place to set a remote, your phone or of course a bowl of popcorn. I have a small remote that controls my overhead lights and I actually stuck it to the underside of a tray table so I could reach under to quickly turn the theater lights on or off.

Last weekend we watched our first movie as a family, my wife turned to me and said "now it also FEELS like a movie theater!" :)

I purchased three Sheffield chairs back in April and have had them for about a month now. I must say these seats are not only very comfortable to sit in but perform exactly as advertised. The top grain leather is soft and relatively smooth to the touch. The seat cushions and backrests are not too firm or too soft but provide just the right level of support for me and my family. Controls are easy to understand and access. The LED blue lighting around the cup holders and along the base of the seats really adds to their “WOW” factor. All LED lighting can be controlled on and off at the cup holder. The height and layout of the armrests were quite comfortable even when fully reclined with just the right amount of padding for my arms. My seats came standard with free tray tables and cup holder inserts. The storage compartments were very deep and easily accessible. Plenty of space to store all your handheld accessories including the tray tables. Since I ordered my chairs in the curved configuration they arrived with two wedged armrests which came with both larger storage compartments and more elbow room. The included tray tables were very sturdy and easy to install. Each tray table is capable of rotating 360 degrees from it's pivot point without any obstruction from neither the cup holder nor the armrest itself. Rotation of each tray table was silent, smooth and almost effortless. The only unavoidable conflict I found with the tables was when they obstructed the access to the cup holder during use. This resulted in either placing my drink on the table or using the adjacent cup holder on the other armrest. When reclining the motion of the seats were very smooth, fairly prompt and reasonably quiet. I experienced no squeaks or any disturbing sounds while either operating or shifting in the chairs. The power headrests were one of the main deciding factors that lead me to this particular model of chair and I have to admit it was definitely a smart move on my part. I really can’t imagine not having them as a feature based on my own prior experience. The chairs don’t include lumbar support, however I found the backrests provided plenty of support along my entire back whether I was sitting upright or fully reclined. Also when fully reclined I noticed hardly any gaps between the seats and lower backrests. This was a major concern for me as I wanted to make sure I did not improperly sink into the chairs while reclining. I’m very thrilled to acknowledge this concern has not been an issue at all with these particular chairs. Overall, I felt very well supported and comfortable in these chairs even after four to six straight hours of use in one sitting. Highly recommended!!!!

Could not be happier with my Sheffield!! My kids love them, my friends love them, my extended family loves them. I've had them for 6 months and it's tough to leave them once your seated. I searched and searched for months until I stumbled on HTMarket up on AVS forums and after numerous exchanges with Alan, I was hooked. The Sheffield's are super comfortable, LED's are awesome and can be turned off. The motored headrests really get your head in the sweet spot when reclined as well. The included tables are a nice touch and I had one arrived chipped and scratched, no problem, emailed Alan and had new table delivered within days. Shipping was great and I moved them into my basement by myself. Reclining is smooth, quiet, and faster than expected.I have 3 full chairs so I can slide them around my room when they are not in our "home theater" configuration. They slide like butter on carpet with small carpet sliders under the points that touch the floor. Seriously considering 2 more chairs this year to make it a five-some. If you are in the market for HT chairs you gotta have these on your list. Seriously cannot imagine my theater without these now. Cheers!

Custom ordered 8 Sheffields in brown leather. Overall very pleased. Like a lot of people, I didn't have the opportunity to try them (or any other HT seats) in person prior to purchasing, but have zero regrets. A few of the boxes looked like they had been attacked by a grizzly bear when they arrived, but the contents were unscathed. The leather is soft and supple and has a high quality feel to it. The brown color is absolutely gorgeous. The cushions are medium firmness, supportive and very comfortable. Even for a space saver seat, the sitting area is plenty wide. The length of the chair works well for my 6'1" frame, but may feel a little short to anyone much taller. The motor mechanism is quiet, smooth and feels solid. Again overall I'm very satisfied with both he form and function of these seats. Optimistic they will provide much enjoyment for our family for years to come!

if you are on the fence about these chairs? buy them you will not regret it so comfortable and high quality. if you have an issues like I did with trucking companies ht steps up and will take care of it and follow through after the sale.

After a couple of years of reading reviews and researching theater seats to replace my old broken down leather couch I settled on these. It was months of agonizing over wether to spend over $2,000 without even being able to sit in them but based on reviews on the AVS forum and on this site I took the plunge. Tom was a pleasure to deal with on the phone(imagine that a real person!). My seats arrived about 10 days later due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
With the help of a friend I set up my row of three which took about twenty minutes with the detachable backs it was very easy to carry and set in place. I was mad at myself for procrastinating for so long! These chairs are extremely comfortable with endless positions you can set at. I would also recommend getting the power headrest when you recline you can adjust your head to a better angle for watching tv or movies.
On a side note I reached out to Alan and Tom via email on a Saturday morning and within an hour Alan responded! Great service. If your on the fence like I was don’t hesitate just get them you won’t be sorry.

we recently bought 8 of these chairs for our new basement home theater. we looked at different options with HT and other stores, and settled on Sheffield. These seats are excellent especially for their price! they are built solid, are very comfortable, and have high quality leather that should last. The reclining system is great and we love the power headrest -- makes a huge difference in watching a movie while reclining. The controls are intuitive and work great, the tray tables are a convenience I thought was gimmicky but now cannot live without!

All in, we are very happy with the purchase!

I really had a hard time getting past not being able to see, feel and sit in these chairs prior to purchase. After about 6 wks of reading reviews, watching videos and shopping around my local area I decided to go for a pair of the Sheffield theatre chairs. Shipping and delivery to a suburb of Houston, TX went smooth. One box had very minimal damage and as others have stated, chairs were still fine, they are pretty well protected. Even in two pieces the seat is a little heavy and awkward to move, but we got it done. Attaching the back was easy. One of the chairs lighting did not work, a quick phone call and I was guided to an area underneath covered by velcro that I had not found and sure enough it was a simply disconnected connection. Chairs look fantastic and fit my small bedroom converted to a small media/kitchenette area for an elderly relative who recently jointed our household and a 17 yr. old boy looking for an occasional place to hang out. They are comfortable. After a couple weeks I noticed one of my tray tables sat at an odd angle. Again staff were very receptive and after exchanging a few photos it was decided it was a bad table and replaced. Just a fantastic experience with this company and the product. My intention is to purchase several more of these once we move next year some time.

The Sheffield's have been in our media room for a few weeks now and we're very glad we purchased them. These chairs look really good, are very comfortable and functionally, ticked all the boxes on our wish list. The thing about these chairs that I really like is the recline motion, it's very smooth and the back doesn't, start reclining until the footrest is up so you can sit up like on a chair with an ottoman. The headrest can then be brought forward for full support without reclining all the way. It's risky buying things like this over the internet but the risk paid off on these chairs.

I ordered 4 Sheffield seats in a curved and I'm blown away. The quality and craftsmanship of these chairs exceeded my expectations which were high to begin with in every possible way. All the chairs arrived exactly when I was told they would and in perfect condition. The customer service was second to none I'm a customer for life thanks to TJ.