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What would I need for the following home sound setup?

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Hello all,

So I’m looking into installing a sound system in some areas of my house, and I was looking into SONOS because I was told they’re simple to install, and they all connect to each other.

So my question is, what would I need to install the following in my house and get it all working together:

Living Room = 4 Ceiling speakers.

Kitchen = 2 Ceiling Speakers.

Outside area = 2 Speakers.

That’s it, and I’m guessing a Sub for the Living Room area? Could anyone help me on what I would need apart from the speakers and the sub? How many Amps and anything else to connect them all together or individual zones?

Thank you.

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106rallye

Just two additions:

the two "zones” are two "rooms’ in Sonos speak;
the two "rooms” will sound in sync when grouped while playing music, but will be a little bit out of sync when playing a TV source (70ms).

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John B

As a random choice, not a recommendation, this is the sort of thing you would be looking for…

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Speaker-SELECTOR-Control-IMPEDANCE-Protection/dp/B085CN84L7

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MarioSHAuthor

Contributor I

As a random choice, not a recommendation, this is the sort of thing you would be looking for…

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Speaker-SELECTOR-Control-IMPEDANCE-Protection/dp/B085CN84L7

Ok, and just to be sure if I add this, how does the connection work? Like between the amp and the speakers?

jgatie

Ok, and just to be sure if I add this, how does the connection work? Like between the amp and the speakers?

Yes, it would be wired between the Amp outputs and the speaker inputs.

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MarioSHAuthor

Contributor I

Ok, and just to be sure if I add this, how does the connection work? Like between the amp and the speakers?

Yes, it would be wired between the Amp outputs and the speaker inputs.

Sounds good! I think I’ll go ahead and order the stuff then.

Thank you all for the help!

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angelhart

Lyricist I

A non-public view. I apprehend the preference for the easy appearance that ceiling audio system give. But they're a full-size audio compromise and must now no longer be taken into consideration for whatever however history song (IMO). A unmarried Amp acts as one zone, so any related audio system will play the equal song on the equal volume. You won`t have the ability to show off sure audio system related to a unmarried Amp until you put in a speaker switch. The Beam could actually be a higher choice for the TV. In-ceiling audio system aren't generally advocated for the the front channels in a domestic theater setup. Another choice is simplest putting in in-ceiling audio system withinside the residing room to behave as rear surrounds for the Beam and including a Sub for a 5.1 domestic theater setup and the usage of this for TV AND song audio.

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ernestohull

Lyricist I

A single Amp acts as one zone, so any connected speakers will play the same music at the same volume. You wo n’t be suitable to turn off certain speakers connected to a single Amp unless you install a speaker switch.

The Beam would surely be a better option for the Television. In- ceiling speakers aren't generally recommended for the frontal channels in a home theater setup.
Another option is only installing two in- ceiling speakers in the living room to act as reverse surrounds for the Beam and adding a Sub for a5.1 home theater setup and using this for Television AND music audio.

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