Man Cave Audio

[anonymous-user]

Buying a new house at the moment and there is a Man Cave/Decked area at the bottom of the garden.

It'll be mainly used for me to watch the footy, play Xbox and then as a drinks/BBQ area when we have parties

For sound I am considering a 2nd hand AV AMP (Marantz/Onkyo etc) with some half decent bookshelf speakers

I am assuming if I get a few Chromecast audios I could then have same music in house and in there?

I dont know if something more modern might be better rather than just buying what i know

It'll need about 2 inputs (TV/Xbox) and then the ability for decks/mixer to be hooked up on occassion

I would also like to then be able to play the music both inside and outside (maybe on a BT speaker)

I dont want much do I

[B17NNS]

No mention of budget but these are a cracking pair of bookshelves for the money.

https://www.whathifi.com/q-acoustics/3020/review

If you're only doing stereo a 2 channel amp would be fine with a Chromecast audio. Run the TV into it too for better sound.

If you wanted to go 5.1 this is a bit of a billy bargain...

https://creative-audio.co.uk/HDLIST.php?HOTDEAL=QA...

For outdoor spalshproof sounds this is well thought of...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06X6JCBBR/ref=sspa_dk...

Edited by B17NNS on Monday 23 July 15:54

[anonymous-user]

B17NNS said:

No mention of budget but these are a cracking pair of bookshelves for the money.

https://www.whathifi.com/q-acoustics/3020/review

If you're only doing stereo a 2 channel amp would be fine with a Chromecast audio. Run the TV into it too for better sound.

If you wanted to go 5.1 this is a bit of a billy bargain...

https://creative-audio.co.uk/HDLIST.php?HOTDEAL=QA...

For outdoor spalshproof sounds this is well thought of...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06X6JCBBR/ref=sspa_dk...

Edited by B17NNS on Monday 23 July 15:54

Budget is as cheap as poss, those Q Acoustics do look good for the price!

Think I would go 2 channel, not too fused about 5.1 or anything

Heard about the UE, how would I get the sound from the Amp? Add a BT Adaptor to the Amp?

I have been looking on Ebay mainly as there seem to be a lot of people selling this kind of stuff 2nd hand (assuming upgrades or selling non wife friendly stuff)

[Andehh]

As an alternative...

I have an old 47" TV wall mounted in the garage, with a "3.5MM jack to twin RCA" into an even older hi-fi with a chrome cast for washing the car / garage antics with something on in the background. Would work perfectly for your setup.

[B17NNS]

anonymous said:

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Scratch that idea. The UE has no aux in for a CCA.

I'm struggling to find a portable with Chrome Cast built-in for sensible money.

https://www.techradar.com/reviews/riva-arena

Alternative is a regular portable with an aux in. Plenty of those to choose from...

https://www.techradar.com/news/audio/portable-audi...

Edited by B17NNS on Monday 23 July 16:25

[anonymous-user]

B17NNS said:

Scratch that idea. The UE has no aux in for a CCA.

I'm struggling to find a portable with Chrome Cast built-in for sensible money.

https://www.techradar.com/reviews/riva-arena

Alternative is a regular portable with an aux in. Plenty of those to choose from...

https://www.techradar.com/news/audio/portable-audi...

Edited by B17NNS on Monday 23 July 16:25

Yeah my thoughts were either a regular or something wired that had an IP rating

The missus has ideas on a large wooden gazebo area so I was thinking of running some wire out to the roof of that, some small sattelites and on the B channel of the amp, although a standard portable with a CCA might be an easier option

[B17NNS]

anonymous said:

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Plus it gives you some flexibility. You can use it in a room in the house at other times.

I'm assuming the Chromecast will take it's power from the speakers USB port.

https://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-...

No power required that way.

[anonymous-user]

B17NNS said:

Plus it gives you some flexibility. You can use it in a room in the house at other times.

I'm assuming the Chromecast will take it's power from the speakers USB port.

https://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-...

No power required that way.

That looks perfect thanks