Instead of installing Cat 7 or Cat 8 to future proof your network drops, I am recommending that you instead install Cat 6A with a supplemental duplex multimode fiber. This is because after steps up in category cable from 6A to higher classifications offer less standardization and diminishing returns. The difficulty of the installation becomes […]
Category Archives: Audio
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Feb
Feb
We will be focusing on how to select the best outdoor speakers for your pool area, patio, or backyard. There’s thousands of options to choose from, but we have a process to narrow it down and hone in on just a few model numbers. Step 1: Decide on which outdoor speaker type is most appropriate.Step […]
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Apr
Apr
An in floor subwoofer is a great way to provide serious bass levels to your audio system without compromising the aesthetic of the room. Floor standing subwoofers are great, but interior designers and homeowners alike commonly ask, “Do I really need a subwoofer? I’d rather not have such a large speaker just sitting in the […]
Audio, Control, DIY Prewire, Elan g!, Lighting, Network, Niles, Peripherals
Structured Cabling Wiring Guide – Low Voltage Wiring for Smart Home
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Mar
Mar
This is a guide on how to prewire a house for smart home systems including distributed video, whole home audio, surround sound, ethernet network, and other smart home devices including lighting controllers. We’ll focus on the required low voltage wiring needed to build a structured cabling scheme that will keep you flexible enough to install […]
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Mar
Mar
This is the second post in a comprehensive series on low voltage wiring and structured cabling. We will address how to prewire your home for whole home audio and surround sound systems. Purchase customized plans for a DIY Home Automation prewire. Rooms Without Volume Controls In a whole home audio system, all of the speaker […]
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Feb
Feb
The Elan Home Systems media control interface is expansive, but we’ll try to do it some justice with a few screenshots that are fairly self explanatory. From our more general overview on using Elan Home Systems we know that from the main media screen we can select sources, control volume, and even see some basic […]
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Oct
Oct
I have setup a live Elan g! system in my office for the purpose of demonstration. I have included step by step instructions to be able to use your phone or computer to interact with the system. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to use the web chat in the lower […]
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Sep
Sep
This is a follow up article to suggest a Sonos alternative to fill the gaps when the Sonos system begins to break down. The Mirage Audio System by Autonomic Controls is a turnkey, whole home audio system that allows you to enjoy streaming music content from nearly every service as well as your own music library. Play music […]
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Jul
Jul
The Niles Auriel, Niles Audio MRC-6430, is a whole home audio controller that integrates with automated lighting and thermostats. It is a DIY home automation solution that fits the niche of home a/v enthusiasts that want to program their own systems, but still want an elegant two-way interface with nTP7 touchpanels, remote controls, and Apple/Android app. At […]
