Distributed Audio
Audio doesn’t have to be tied to one room only. We’ll design a distributed audio system for every room and outside. Listen to your music, podcasts, games, shows, and movies through these speakers. We can also create zones to have different audio in different areas.
What Is Distributed Audio?
It’s a sound system that delivers audio from a source (like a television, stereo, phone) to multiple zones or areas of the home or business.
Zone B mirrors the audio output in the Main Zone
Not a fan of what’s playing? Listen to a different audio source in Zone 2
Connect via HDMI to enjoy separate audio and video sources from the Main Zone
Having a party? Play the same music in every room, or choose to play something different in each zone. Hosting to watch your favorite team? You can feed the game from the TV or the radio through your kitchen and outdoor speakers so you never miss a play. Never miss a beat with distributed audio!
Surround Sound vs. 2-Channel
If you’re not looking for a whole distribution audio setup, but still want something for your living room, media room, etc., then let’s talk these two options.
What is Surround sound?
Surround sound is a single-room distributed audio setup. This usually goes hand-in-hand with a video source, e.g. a home theater or a media room. It gives a more immersive experience for watching movies and television shows, similar to that of a real movie theater (on a much smaller scale).
What is 2-channel audio?
2-Channel audio, also known as stereo, is a much simpler setup. It consists of a left speaker and a right speaker. This is a preferred setup for those who would listen to music more than watching movies or shows.
"Which one is for me?"
Overall, the main deciding factor is the room. Open-concept rooms or smaller-than-average rooms don’t work well with surround sound. So, we may suggest a 2-channel setup. If you’re unsure or think we need to see the space to make a decision with you, you can send us photos or videos of the area or contact us to schedule a consult!
What about a soundbar?
Soundbars a great alternative to an entire speaker setup. They come in 1-channel to 5-channel options. The price for soundbars range from a couple hundred to a few thousand dollars.
Active Soundbar
An active soundbar is one that has the amplifier built-in.
Passive Soundbar
A passive soundbar needs an external receiver or amplifier.
Outdoor Audio
Turn your backyard into the place to be with outdoor speakers. We can add an outdoor speaker system to an existing distribution or control system.
Speaker Ratings
Outdoor speakers are made to withstand all elements. They come in different ratings of protection (look for IP = Ingress Protection, e.g. IP69).
- The first number (0-6) is the amount of protection against dust and other solid particles. The higher the number, the better. 6 means no dust is getting in there.
- The second number (0-9) is the amount of protection against water. 9 means they are entirely waterproof.
Types of Speakers
There are quite a few options when choosing an outdoor speaker. Here are just a few:
- Wall-mounted: Typical for outside of businesses or putting them on something like pergolas at home.
- Landscape: They can hide in your yard, garden.
- Discreet: You can have speakers shaped as rocks! Both rigid and smooth options available in various rock colors.
"Which one is for me?"
Depends. The best way to find out is to give us a call and speak with a project manager to narrow down the type of speaker that would work for you. You can also schedule a consult to have someone come out and survey the space to make a well-educated decision. Contact us today.
If you're ready to start your audio journey, give us a call to schedule a consult.