Posts by Gramin

Yeah, I think that's a bad idea. The more you convert a signal, the more likely it gets distorted or just doesn't work. Will it probably work? Yes. But you're better off using a solution designed for this scenario. And the 3313 is a nice...

Easiest solution... Get an AVR that can handle multiple simultaneous outputs, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-3313CI-Networking-Receiver-Capacity/dp/B00829USKS. You'd send your satellite, Blu-ray, DVD, etc. to the AVR and...

Related to several posts above, I would suggest pushing hard on the builder to let you use a third party. My developer was going to charge $3,000 for 5.1 to my LR and speakers to my three bedrooms. I passed on that and then pushed hard...

Quote:I've not had my "meeting" which is probably just a sales pitch with them yet, but is the cost rolled into your mortgage or paid separately or cash prepaid a portion first, etc? How is it financed for you? Most often, you'll pay for...

Quote:So what plugs into what? Audio and Video wise. On the top left are four source input connections. You'll want to plug in your CD player and any other sources to those connections. If you want to be able to pipe sound from your TV...

Quote:So if one is to choose Sonos then there system is basically a wireless one with the option to hard wire some speakers if one desires? Basically a Sonos system can consist of both wired and wireless speakers? Can I use other "remote...

Quote:One of the reason to utilize current technology is to get the stuff of the wall, wipe away the wall acne. Sometimes it's easier to walk over to the wall and adjust the volume. I'm not saying that's my preference, but they still...

Quote:So what do you guys think and can I get this done for less? Can you get it done by a third party? Not all developers / builders allow this. But if you can, then yes, you can get it done cheaper. For comparison, it cost me $2,500 to...

Quote:Those pre-wire prices are on the high side, but still in the ballpark's I've seen... Haha... then you'll enjoy this. My developer's cost for wiring for 5.1 in the living room and speakers in my 3 bedrooms was $3,000. No speakers...

Quote:What volume controls would one use in the wall in a Sonos system? Something like this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=109&cp_id=10903&cs_id=1090301&p_id=8243&seq=1&format=2 Quote:I was intrigued by the...