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Home theater/audio question - new construction
Posted on 12/27/23 at 6:07 am
Posted on 12/27/23 at 6:07 am
I’m in the process of designing a new home theater/audio system well in advance of drywall. I’ll be doing all low voltage (cameras, cat6 drops, coax, etc.) myself, but I’m way out of date on home theater/audio design. The floor plan contains an open concept living, kitchen, and dining with a TV and media cabinet in the living. The back patio will also have a TV and be used for entertaining. I’d like to keep the speakers discrete with the exception of a soundbar if the soundbar can provide quality sound and replace multiple speakers. Here is what I’m thinking - please provide feedback if you don’t mind. Living: Sonos Arc, Sonos sub, x2 Sonance in-ceiling behind seating area. Kitchen: x2 Sonance in-ceiling. Back patio: Sonos Ray, Sonos 100/roam/or move(to expand range/flexibility of TV or music via TV). I’m guessing I would need a Sonos amp in the living and outdoor patio and would have two separate zones? Or can I connect a 100/move/roam directly to the outdoor soundbar without an amp? Movable speaker will always mirror the soundbar. The kitchen speakers are primarily for music but could I just put them on the same channel as my in-ceiling living speakers to avoid needing a separate amp? I’ll always play living and kitchen speakers together (TV or music). Wiring is no problem. Sonos just seems appealing due to the simple interface and controls. Our area does rely on cellular internet, so WiFi could be spotty at times. I will have a home network with PoE switch though. Appreciate any guidance yall can provide.
Posted on 12/27/23 at 12:28 pm to AyyyBaw
When I built 7 years ago, I used Home Theatre Direct to design and implement my whole home audio solution that I installed myself.
I wasn’t as detailed as you seem to want to be but I am quite sure those guys can provide all the advice you need.
7 years later all my shite still works too.
I wasn’t as detailed as you seem to want to be but I am quite sure those guys can provide all the advice you need.
7 years later all my shite still works too.
Posted on 12/28/23 at 5:27 am to AyyyBaw
Don’t run coax. Nobody uses that anymore unless you are still a cable or dish customer. My new house has a wad of wasted coax in my attic that I pulled back up to free up room in the conduit.
Posted on 12/28/23 at 8:47 am to Jimbeaux28
Thanks for the reply. I contacted HTD yesterday to get their recommendations.
Posted on 12/28/23 at 8:48 am to ColdDuck
We used an antenna very frequently for local channels. I’m running the coax so that I can tap into an attic antenna easily and not have to rely on internet or cable for those local channels.
Posted on 12/28/23 at 5:04 pm to ColdDuck
quote:
Don’t run coax.
RG6 makes great through wall subwoofer connections.
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