Prewire for Distributed Audio Systems

Posted by Blognut | Posted in , | Posted on 9:21 AM

For all you do-it-yourself kind of people, here is a quick guide on how to prewire for a distributed audio system. Based on this method you should be able to install almost any system available on the market today, such as Nuvo, Russound, Niles, HAI, Proficient etc.


Step 1:
Choose a location from which all wiring will be run from. This is the location that will house your system, media server, tuners etc. You will need an AC outlet, good ventilation, a home run of two RG6 wires to the roof for the tuner antennas, and a connection to the internet for radio stations and album art etc.

Step2:
Run a Cat5e wire to each location where you will have a controller or a music keypad. If you want to have an intercom as well, run an additional Cat5e. Run a 16/4 high strand audio wire alongside, leave a service loop at the keypad area and then continue to the in wall or in ceiling locations of your speakers.

Step3:
Make sure to mark your wires, to avoid running alongside electrical high voltage wiring.

Voila, you should be prepared for the amazing experience of a distributed audio system.

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