My job is taking us to D.C. Signed a contract on a new build townhouse yesterday. The model had a nice whole house sound system with four zones and individual volume controls. The company that did them also calls each buyer to see what/if they want anything.
I'm thinking four zones plus 5.1 surround sound using on wall speakers and two surround speakers. Two zones will be upstairs and two down.
What about cat5? I'd like to take this opportunity to cut the cord too.
Any preferences on receivers? Would not want to break the bank, say $1500-$1,750 on the receiver.
Thanks in advance.

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Posted by lsufan1971

Zachary

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 7/24/17 at 10:54 pm to prisontiger

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What about cat5

I would run a limited amount of cat 6 and get a mesh wireless network for the rest. I run 5 Smart Tv's and 6-8 devices off of my Amplfi HD mesh system with no problem.

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Posted by robchand58

Denham Springs LA

Member since Nov 2012

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Posted on 7/25/17 at 6:56 am to lsufan1971

We just built, and ran Cat-6 to every place a computer or AP point might be-even to the attic. Cat 6 to the garage, storage room, and 4 corners of the house. Then ran RG-6 to all TV locations, and yes the attic for an antenna. Patio too! It all terminates in a ventilated closet where a 1G network switch connects the Cat-6 to Fiber Cable, and 2 6-port Splitter/Amps distribute the antenna signals from the attic. Now two months later, I can't think of anything I would have done different, and haven't found anything I "should have done."

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Posted by CubsFanBudMan

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Posted on 7/25/17 at 9:28 am to lsufan1971

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I would run a limited amount of cat 6 and get a mesh wireless network for the rest.

Cat 6 is cheap to run during construction. Run it everywhere now, especially for a 2 story house.

Chances are a townhome isn't big enough to need a mesh wireless system. Just a nice AC router.

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Posted by TU Rob

Birmingham

Member since Nov 2008

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Posted on 7/25/17 at 9:53 am to CubsFanBudMan

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Chances are a townhome isn't big enough to need a mesh wireless system. Just a nice AC router.

I have an Archer TP Link AC1750 in my house. It is almost overkill. I had an older wireless router when I lived in a townhouse and it was plenty. Not quite enough for the house now which is why I upgraded when I cut the cord, but it would be awesome in a townhouse.

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