Whole House Audio How-to: A Simple Guide to Multi Room Audio and Distributed Music Systems
Overview- Music in every room
Imagine having high quality music playing in every room of your home with nothing more than an elegant Wall Mounted Keypad and flush mounted speakers in the ceiling as the only visible signs of your home audio system. Whether you are relaxing in your living room, cooking in the kitchen or eating in the dining room, at the press of a button you can access your music collection to play a CD. Conveniently change tracks and adjust the volume to crank your favorite song or switch over to XM satellite radio to listen to your favorite non-stop music station. You can even dock your iPod and have your favorite tunes play throughout your house and get full control of your iPod from any keypad or touchscreen. Got friends coming over for a casual get together tonight? Put on your favorite songs, open up a nice bottle of wine and reminisce about good times. Hosting a big party? Load up your designated play list of party tunes and get ready to jam. Your guests will love it! Or, maybe you just want to have a nice relaxing evening at home tonight listening to your favorite Jazz or Classical music serenade. A whole house audio system will enhance any occasion to make it just right. Heck, even the dreaded cleaning day will be enjoyable when you can listen to your favorite music as you move about from room to room. That is what installing a whole house audio system in your home is about.
At Connect Home Theater and Automation, many of our clients want music in virtually every room of their house. There are numerous (if not infinite) ways to design a whole house music system and some are more effective than others. In this guide, we will describe the most common methods we feel work best.
We believe you should have full control over your music from any room in the house. We also believe that the music you hear though out your house should have some “punch” to it and your speakers should deliver full fidelity. We install high quality loudspeakers, subwoofers, and intuitive room controls to make this experience possible. We can also enhance your listening experience by using a music server or media center. Imagine having all 500 CD’s from your collection available at the touch of a button. To make it even easier, your music can be sorted by song title, album title, artist, or genre. No more digging for CD’s; listen to your own personal collection for hours or days at the touch of a button. What sometimes is forgotten when a music system is designed is that it needs to sound exceptionally good; it needs to stir up your emotions. We haven’t forgotten.
When done right, whole house music or distributed audio systems can be one of the most enjoyable investments you can make for your home. If you are building a new house or remodeling your existing home, it has become a no-brainer to wire your home for audio, Cable TV, phone and computer networking. This is also the best time to Install in-ceiling speakers and keypads or touch screens wherever you may want music. Even if you’re not remodeling, we can retrofit your existing home. Keep in mind: Adding a whole house audio system in most cases will add to the value of your home when it comes time to refinance or sell.
It is our intent in the pages that follow to provide you with a basic understanding of Whole House Audio options for your home. Up next: page2: Getting Started - What is Whole House Audio, Distributed Audio page3: System design - Options For Setting Up Distributed Audio page4: Speakers & Zones - Whole House Audio Guide page5: System Components - what equipment do I need for a Whole House Audio System?
If you are considering some type of centralized audio entertainment system to play music throughout your home Contact Us today for a free consultation. We'll be happy to discuss the possibilities for your home with you!
763-253-5353
Connect Home Theater and Automation
2405 Annapolis Lane North #200
Plymouth, MN 55441
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