I've done some research and searching and I think I've found my answer but wanted to confirm.
Here is what I have:
Audio:
Receiver with 7.1 setup in TV/Living room with a HTPC connected wirelessly.
Old set of Logitech Z-5500s in kitchen
Set of powered bookshelf speakers and powered sub for garage
Another receiver with a 5.1 setup in basement
"Receivers":
Airport Express
Two laptops
iPad
Source:
Desktop PC from which to stream from.
I occasionally want to be able to simultaneously stream music to all my speakers. From what I've read, Airplay with Airfoil may be my best bet. I can utilize the laptops, iPad and my HTPC for 3 sets of speakers and I think I'll end up using the airport express as extender to get good coverage to the basement. I'm also thinking of getting the Reemote for Android to control Airfoil from my phone (has anyone tried this?)
Does anyone see any problems with my plan? Seems like a very cheap method to simultaneously stream audio from Spotify around the house.
EDIT: Looks like Reemote is Mac and iPhone only. There are other Android Spotify remotes though. Also looks like you can use iPads as an airplay receiver so I added that to my receiver list. Going to test all this out when I get a chance and post the results.
Edited by tys90 - 12/26/12 at 11:00am
Here is what I have:
Audio:
Receiver with 7.1 setup in TV/Living room with a HTPC connected wirelessly.
Old set of Logitech Z-5500s in kitchen
Set of powered bookshelf speakers and powered sub for garage
Another receiver with a 5.1 setup in basement
"Receivers":
Airport Express
Two laptops
iPad
Source:
Desktop PC from which to stream from.
I occasionally want to be able to simultaneously stream music to all my speakers. From what I've read, Airplay with Airfoil may be my best bet. I can utilize the laptops, iPad and my HTPC for 3 sets of speakers and I think I'll end up using the airport express as extender to get good coverage to the basement. I'm also thinking of getting the Reemote for Android to control Airfoil from my phone (has anyone tried this?)
Does anyone see any problems with my plan? Seems like a very cheap method to simultaneously stream audio from Spotify around the house.
EDIT: Looks like Reemote is Mac and iPhone only. There are other Android Spotify remotes though. Also looks like you can use iPads as an airplay receiver so I added that to my receiver list. Going to test all this out when I get a chance and post the results.
Edited by tys90 - 12/26/12 at 11:00am










