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Home audio system
Posted on 9/11/22 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 9/11/22 at 8:41 pm
I have 3 areas of my downstairs that I would like to install ceiling speakers. Each zone would have 2 speakers
I would like to be able to turn 1, 2, or all 3 zones on or off and have a few different inputs (TV and Bluetooth audio)
What type of receiver do I need?
I would like to be able to turn 1, 2, or all 3 zones on or off and have a few different inputs (TV and Bluetooth audio)
What type of receiver do I need?
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Posted on 9/11/22 at 9:21 pm to WaWaWeeWa
Posted on 9/11/22 at 9:39 pm to Rize
Do I need a 5.2 or 7.2?
The issue I can’t seem to find and answer to is that a 7.2 is 2 channels right? How can I control 3 zones? I don’t see any 3 channel receivers but I’m sure I’m not the first person to want speakers in 3 different areas.
The issue I can’t seem to find and answer to is that a 7.2 is 2 channels right? How can I control 3 zones? I don’t see any 3 channel receivers but I’m sure I’m not the first person to want speakers in 3 different areas.
Posted on 9/11/22 at 9:51 pm to WaWaWeeWa
For multiple zones, I have found nothing simpler than a Sonos Amp for each zone.
Posted on 9/11/22 at 10:26 pm to Finnish
I’m seeing sonos amps are $899 each. I would need 3 of them plus speakers. I’m probably looking at $3500 just in equipment. Seems steep for 6 speakers. Do you know of any other way to get it done?
Posted on 9/12/22 at 5:30 am to WaWaWeeWa
I just upgraded my system and wanted to do something similar. Purchased a Yamaha amp with Sonos Port and a four zone speaker selector. I also have individual controls (rheostats) on tow of the speaker systems.
Posted on 9/12/22 at 6:00 am to jobbieman
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I just upgraded my system and wanted to do something similar. Purchased a Yamaha amp with Sonos Port and a four zone speaker selector. I also have individual controls (rheostats) on tow of the speaker systems.
How do you like it? Any issues? I’ve got a Sonos setup in two areas and love it, but it is definitely expensive.
Posted on 9/12/22 at 6:11 am to Theduckhunter
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How do you like it? Any issues? I’ve got a Sonos setup in two areas and love it, but it is definitely expensive.
It works great and I'm very happy with the system. Purchased everything form Crutchfield and their tech support is great. tReceiver was 450 Port about 500 and I have Polk ceiling mount speakers that were about 400 a pair.
Able control I Tunes, Radio (I Heard) Pandora from my phone as well as volume. Only reason I have the speaker selector is to keep from over powering the reciever.
Posted on 9/12/22 at 7:19 am to jobbieman
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I just upgraded my system and wanted to do something similar. Purchased a Yamaha amp with Sonos Port and a four zone speaker selector. I also have individual controls (rheostats) on tow of the speaker systems.
This sounds like what I want.
The link from the poster above is interesting but I don’t really want to mess with chromecast. I’m not sure how reliable that will be long term.
Did Crutchfield help you pick out the equipment?
I’m seeing speaker selectors on the crutch field website but it looks like they all have buttons. Can you control which speakers you turn on and off remotely through your phone?
This post was edited on 9/12/22 at 7:22 am
Posted on 9/12/22 at 7:34 am to WaWaWeeWa
My house came with speakers already wired for 7 or so zones.
I got one Sonos Amp and a cheap mechanical speaker selector (Monoprice I think). Works fine for me.
I don't need multiple Sonos because I'm never playing different music sources in different rooms.
It takes all of 10 seconds to decide what zones I want to power that day because I really only run it when having company over. Use it all the time though.
I got one Sonos Amp and a cheap mechanical speaker selector (Monoprice I think). Works fine for me.
I don't need multiple Sonos because I'm never playing different music sources in different rooms.
It takes all of 10 seconds to decide what zones I want to power that day because I really only run it when having company over. Use it all the time though.
This post was edited on 9/12/22 at 7:38 am
Posted on 9/12/22 at 7:41 am to WaWaWeeWa
This is the system I have. I've got zones for patio, kitchen, garage, master bedroom. Each zone has it's own wall-plate. Each wall-plate can be on a different zone at any given time.
Monoprice 6 Zone Amplifier and Controllers
My "streaming" zone is controlled by an August WiFi receiver. I did not want to deal with the distance issues of BlueTooth.
Monoprice 6 Zone Amplifier and Controllers
My "streaming" zone is controlled by an August WiFi receiver. I did not want to deal with the distance issues of BlueTooth.
Posted on 9/12/22 at 2:26 pm to Finnish
quote:This...Sonos is a game changer in terms of dealing with speaker zones...the old method of using a switch is so antiquated...downside is that Sonos hardware is expensive...
For multiple zones, I have found nothing simpler than a Sonos Amp for each zone.
Posted on 9/12/22 at 2:37 pm to Chicken
quote:
This...Sonos is a game changer in terms of dealing with speaker zones...the old method of using a switch is so antiquated...downside is that Sonos hardware is expensive...
I actually found my answer after talking to crutchfield
I am going to use a sonos amp and a wifi channel selector 4 channel wifi selector for $200
The sonos amp can power 8 speakers and I can control 4 zones with that wifi selector all for less than $1,000
I can select 1 or all channels from an app on my phone and I don’t need multiple sonos amps
This post was edited on 9/12/22 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 9/12/22 at 2:39 pm to Chicken
quote:
the old method of using a switch is so antiquated
I agree. I didn’t want switches on all my walls and dealing with all that wiring.
Posted on 9/12/22 at 2:44 pm to highpockets
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I bought speakers, controller and amp from these guys, rocking the h
This setup would actually work too. Now I will have to decide if I want to go with sonos to this one.
I’m not sure of what advantages sonos would have other than seeming like a bigger company which may have more long term support for apps and updates.
Posted on 9/13/22 at 2:29 am to WaWaWeeWa
quote:The dot (.) two is the number of subwoofers.
Do I need a 5.2 or 7.2?
The issue I can’t seem to find and answer to is that a 7.2 is 2 channels right?
BTW: You're going to get a lot of buy Sonos and if you have to ask it'll do you fine. However many serious (top end) audiophiles will not so earnestly agree.
Posted on 9/13/22 at 9:09 am to Chicken
quote:I have zero issues using a simple speaker switch. I find that I rarely even need to adjust it because I use the same two zones at the same time most often anyway. I can still use just a basic receiver and still use the speakers that came with the house which are very nice.
the old method of using a switch is so antiquated...downside is that Sonos hardware is expensive...
Posted on 9/13/22 at 1:26 pm to WaWaWeeWa
There is a cheaper way...
Get a multichannel amp and then get a Google chromecast for each zone. They unfortunately don't sell just chromecast audio anymore, but the regular video chromecast will serve the same function.
I set up my neighbors whole house with 7 different zones like this. It has been working great and was way cheaper
Get a multichannel amp and then get a Google chromecast for each zone. They unfortunately don't sell just chromecast audio anymore, but the regular video chromecast will serve the same function.
I set up my neighbors whole house with 7 different zones like this. It has been working great and was way cheaper
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