Multi Room wired AV

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Moving into a new build later in the year and before walls/plastering are completed we can get an AV system installed without worrying about wiring later.

I fancied a Sonos system as it seems to work in modules with a great user interface but I don't think it can work with a 5.1 system on the T.V

The features I would like.

richer sounds Multi Room benefits said:

• Listen to music in other rooms in your home
• Listen to the same music in all rooms
• Listen to different music sources in different rooms
• Control the system from any room

In the living room I will have a 5.1 surround sound for the TV, I want these to work the same with the music when not being used for the TV but this is where the SONOS has problems I think.

In total rooms would be:

Ceiling speakers in 2 bathrooms & ensuite, speakers in living room, kitchen & 3 bedrooms.

Any suggestions what would be best to use?

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I don't need to use SONOS , this is very much out of my field so if there is a better solution I'm happy to listen.

Seems obvious but I never thought of having it as a seperate input for the SONOS and TV to amp,

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The builder won't let me install myself, I have to use there recommended installer if I want it in before the walls are complete, having spoken to them they are flexible to install whatever I want. The install they have done in the show home is nice, but doesn't have the features I am looking for.

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MrSparks said:

Do they offer a pre-wire only ?

Most multi room systems wire the same way, if they can pre-wire you can add the kit later yourself.

What system do they offer as their package?

They will pre-wire only (And it is a lot cheaper than I Thought it would be!

System they offer is multi room using Sonance C6R speakers everywhere but they haven't specified the controller. It won't allow for using the living room speakers for the TV which is important, as I want this to be proper surround sound when TV in use but use the speakers for music when not being used for the TV - we are both huge music fans.

Would there be something like a Russound AB3.2 Automatic A/B Speaker Switch that works with the 5.1, is it worth going for a 7.1?

It will be a fully wired system so not sure SONOS is the best way to go either as they seem to be pushing wireless, but there app for control seems to be one of the best.

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MrSparks said:

We provide Systemline S7 and Q Acoustics speakers. It can do the standard multi room with in wall keypads, full app control (on par with Sonos in my opinion) and you can also connect every TV for TV sound with auto switching etc. So I t t ticks all your boxes. Based on 4 zones of Sonos to 4 zones of Systemline (like for like without keypads, TV modules or 5.1 link) it's only £400 more expensive. This includes a music server you can rip CD's to (and play at FLAC, 4 x quality of MP3)

The kit is here;

http://kitchenbathroomradio.co.uk/multi-room-audio...

We don't sell it directly online but there are options for self install still, give me a shout if we can be of help. Id certainly recommend looking into it as it seems to cover all your requirements.

Edit:don't think the pm is working yet!

This seems like a serious option, I like it but it looks like it could possibly turn out to be more expensive than SONOS, is it possible to add a wireless speaker later if it was wanted?

I will drop you a PM in the morning, I think I am a lot closer to knowing what I want now, but I think I would need a 5-zone which escalates the price, although I could add the 2nd controller later


I like the look of the chromecast but it seems its very much WiFi based and would prefer a wired solution at the moment.

Edited by Heartworm on Tuesday 9th February 22:35

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Funny this should crop up now, I need to be making my mind up for tomorrow and was preparing a message for Mr sparks and really like the look of the systemline 7,but it made me look at the control4 as well.

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MrSparks said:

£400 more for a straight 4 zone app controlled compared to Sonos (retail) I provide S7 to trade mostly as I'm a wholesaler for them, let me know if you want a price list.

But that's allowing for higher quality playback (FLAC) and ability to add keypads and local inputs which you can't on Sonos.

Obviously it'll get more expensive if you add keypads, local inputs, netpower 100w zone amplifiers etc.

Email sent.

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I'm currently having some issues with builders and until that is sorted haven't really had a chance to move on with my project