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Home Audio Help
Posted on 12/4/18 at 10:22 am
Posted on 12/4/18 at 10:22 am
My house is wired for surround sound without speakers and I’m currently in talks with a company to install an AVR and about 10 in-ceiling speakers throughout the house. I am nowhere near an audiophile and really just want a system to be able to listen to music and watch sporting events.
Should I just forego the wired speakers and invest in a small Sonos system or should I incorporate the wired speakers into a Sonos system? I like the connectivity of Sonos.
Thanks
Should I just forego the wired speakers and invest in a small Sonos system or should I incorporate the wired speakers into a Sonos system? I like the connectivity of Sonos.
Thanks
Posted on 12/4/18 at 1:48 pm to TypoKnig
If you want the connectivity of Sonos I’d figure out how many separate zones of audio you need. Buy a connect and some dumb amps for each of those zones
Posted on 12/4/18 at 1:48 pm to TigerWise
Thanks. I’ll have 2 zones; one for the living room/kitchen and another for the patio.
Posted on 12/5/18 at 3:15 pm to TypoKnig
I'm more of a classic home audio guy because I think you just get better performance out of a quality wired system. And with wifi connected AVRs nowadays, you can do a lot of the same things you can do with a Sonos type system. I just upgraded my AVR and it's got 3 zones, all the video/audio bells and whistles you could want, and it's connected to Alexa so I can change inputs, pause play, adjust volume, search for shows on my fire stick, and skip songs on Amazon music when listening through the system.
It'll definitely be more work/time for you but in the end it might be worth it.
It'll definitely be more work/time for you but in the end it might be worth it.
Posted on 12/5/18 at 3:20 pm to TypoKnig
You are already wired for speakers, get normal speakers. You will need power wherever you put a sonos speaker. Several HT brands have options to have a portable speakers if needed.
Is there anywhere you need to put a speaker that does not have wiring already in place?
Is there anywhere you need to put a speaker that does not have wiring already in place?
Posted on 12/5/18 at 3:24 pm to NYCAuburn
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You are already wired for speakers, get normal speakers.
Worth reiterating. Having it already wired is a huge bonus.
Posted on 12/5/18 at 4:02 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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And with wifi connected AVRs nowadays, you can do a lot of the same things you can do with a Sonos type system. I just upgraded my AVR and it's got 3 zones, all the video/audio bells and whistles you could want, and it's connected to Alexa so I can change inputs, pause play, adjust volume, search for shows on my fire stick, and skip songs on Amazon music when listening through the system.
All of this and it’s almost always cheaper.
Posted on 12/5/18 at 7:15 pm to TigerWise
If it wasn't clear in my post i can do all that stuff with voice control.
Also, taking advantage of all those prewired locations with a good speaker will give you a way better HT experience.
Also, taking advantage of all those prewired locations with a good speaker will give you a way better HT experience.
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