WHOLE HOME AUDIO: Monoprice Whole Home Audio Amp! 6 Zone 6 Source

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www.monoprice.... This is a VERY good whole home audio amplifier. For the money and quality it is superb over other systems. It's ease of installation puts it up high on the list, and unfortunately not many know about this kind of a system. Similar systems like this can easily be 2x or 3x in cost, maybe even more.
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All in all, i spent roughtly $850 to install this system. Labor was free since i did it all myself, however if you've never gotten up in the attic and know how to run wire, this type of a job would be a little challenging, but not impossible. I was able to save a little money due to the fact that i already had speaker wire from another install that i did.
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[@Khyree_Holmes]

THE BEST DEMO OF WHOLE-HOME AUDIO I EVER SEEN ON KZbin!

[@TheKMZ1]

I've got more coming

[@polokegomampane2848]

Without a doubt! Don't know how many times I've watched this video

[@antoinecorey9167]

I completely agree.... And this was 4yrs ago. I need this setup today!

[@ismaelruvira2387]

Good Video! I think you should do a video showing your technique on how you ran your wires, as that is something that i'd (plus many others) be interested in watching/learning, as that has so many different applications that just audio. Subscribed!

[@mattscheurman1616]

Looks and sounds good. Future inspiration for my home. Only thing I would have done differently is not done the extension cord through the cabinets but installed another outlet inside of the cabinet. Other than that GREAT JOB!

[@rrassoc]

This just popped into my feed again. I'm so psyched that I found your channel and installed my Soundavo WS66i while I was buildingmy house! I love that system!

[@p.andrewwill3523]

Thanks for the video -- this may be the answer to replacing my 12 year old whole home 12 zone Elan System. One thought. I use the long range Audio Engine B1 bluetooth receiver vs the chromecast audio receiver you show. I like to have my music voice controlled via alexa (amazon music, pandora, iphone music in itunes library, etc.) and I can play all this by telling Alexa to connect to bluetooth (then alexa connects to audio engine B1), then I can request specific song by name, or artist or station type (from either Amazon or Pandora). I can thumbs up or down songs, skip songs, raise or lower volume, switch stations, etc. all by voice. You can also use NAS drives and Plex and have Alexa control your hard drive music this way as well.

[@tatts4life838]

Man this really makes me look forward to the day I own my own house so I can do something like this. Great setup

[@riffdex]

What’s up! Did you get one yet? 😀

[@TheKMZ1]

Hey everyone! I have published an android app which can now control these amplifiers if you don't have an Apple device. Search Google play for Monoprice and you should find it. It's called monoprice whole home audio control. Stay tuned for upcoming videos discussing the app!

[@wanickambroise9245]

I just got mine done. It took me a week, but it was fun. I love the equipment and the sound.

[@OAchiefyama12]

Thanks for the video. The green connectors you refer to as keystones are actually Phoenix connectors.

[@henrybrar]

Nice video, very detail explanation. Exactly what I was looking for. 10/10

[@knjpollard]

I did a very similar install except the placement of my unit. I used OSD MAX12 for mine and I have 22 speakers. 4-5 speakers per zone for 5 Zones then outside zone is 2 6" rock speakers. I used Dayton audio in-wall speaker expanders so i could power more speakers per zone. I control the unit with both wall keypads and Android app.

[@kimfella4770]

What android app do you use?

[@mikeramo]

6 Month Update: I have been installed now for 6 months. I didn't use the wall controls because your app is AMAZING. I have 2 Google Audios for input sources and a TV source. If anyone is interested in a GREAT sounding speaker. I would recommend the Theatre Solutions. I have 6 of them in 3 zones. A Polka in the master bath and 2 outside zones with Bose and Polk. Had I done the Polk first I would have only Polk outside. But I love my current setup. Thanks for the inspiration and direction @TheKMZ1

[@TheKMZ1]

That is great to hear! Have you seen my new video? Very interesting :)

[@victorrodriguez8917]

Maannnn you really like your music ... thats a nice system., also ., nice house man ., and that tune is cool too ., i Shazam it .. for those who wants to know is warm blood by flor .

[@gdjenterprisesllc2180]

What’s the name of the first song though?

[@shimes424]

3:01 the best DAC for your buck Edit: have you tried the optical input? You can get an optical mini cable to hook up to the Chromecast Audio and even stream at 98k pcm...if the app you're using allows for it

[@victorshane4134]

The quality will be 120% better if he change the cable. Let me explain - On amps, RCA inputs not digital. Those are analog inputs which means the signal is pre processed which means the chromecast converted digital signal to analog. Over optical there's no dac used. What comes in, that's go out without any conversion. If your amp or avr is equipped with spdif, use optical connection in between. Your amp or avr has a better dac built in :)

[@davidmacpherson4326]

Awesome video! Been waiting to pull the trigger on a purchase before I gathered information. Found all I needed here.

[@TheKMZ1]

Please check my new video of the upgraded amp!

[@anpexroblox3371]

Why are so many men handymen so boring and never show any emotion when they have just installed something so big and all the lady’s standing there are screaming and are so happy

[@josuecabrera2659]

hey are you able to integrate a 5.1 surround sound system to the living room speaker and still be able to use the same speaker with the amp for music

[@michaelwalker4416]

Lmao... finally someone asked

[@ChicagoRacerJoe]

Well? An answer would be nice ;-)

[@cmoriss2011]

I would think this would be doable. Just hook 2 inputs to one speaker, assuming they are both analog connections with the red and black wires. Then do the same for the other speakers within the 5.1 setup.

[@sacorzy]

I have always wanted to do this kind of system in my house, very helpful video sir..is possible to give me a list of everything you used in this set up please , ,keep it up

[@MsDemiT3]

LOVE your music selection!!

[@95TurboSol]

Dang that amp system is a steal of a deal! I can't believe it comes with the control units for that price too.

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

Also would you beable to do a tv setup video on how you have your tv connected and all the different components

[@rudydiaz2488]

By the way the connectors are Phoenix connectors not Keystone.

[@kenwalter867]

Thanks! I’m working on updating an existing system that is using 3 Kenwood stereo receivers. They are old and 2 of them are failing so it’s time to modernize.

[@TheKMZ1]

Check out my channel for other good stuff!

[@aldina4215]

Can you please explain how the coaxial cables terminate at the source end? How do you go from coaxial to the red and white RCA input. I’ve been much research but can’t find out what you did here. Thanks

[@macrapidito1]

you just earn a new subscriber, great info in this video, well explained, just what I was looking for :). Question 1.- can you provide or add in the description the rca wall plate you used for the audio sources? Question 2.- Can you provide or add in the description the RCA cables you used for this install? Question 3.-Which speaker cable would you suggest to buy that is code for new construction? Question 4.- did you use cat 5, cat 6 or cat7 Ethernet cable? I'm looking forward to see which plans you have for your smart home.

[@TheKMZ1]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 1) I used keystone wall plates from Monoprice, and bought all of the keystone jacks from monoprice (i've added links to the description) 2) An RCA cable is a really simple cable. To make your own RCA cable you would use RG6 cable. RG6 cable is the same type of cable you would use to run cable tv in your house, except with a different end on it. (i've added a link to the RG6 cable that i use) 3) If you are doing construction in a residential building and not commercial, i believe it just needs to be CL2 rated. Most speaker cable you would buy is already ok to run in houses. I would suggest you use 14 guage speaker wire, i used 12 guage and it was a little over kill since i wasnt doing that long of runs. If you are doing very long runs, then i would say use 12 guage. (i've added a link to the speaker wire i used) 4) I used cat 5e cable for my install because i ran out of cat 6. I wired my parents entire house with cat 6 though, so you can use either. I like cat 6, because it has the extra plastic insert in the cable, which keeps it stiffer when running, which is helpful. (link to that cable is also in the description now!)

[@alecbrown5036]

Forgetting to turn off Bluetooth and end up playing porn thought the house 😂

[@BrianThomas]

It's funny because it's true.

[@leathaldidansa9775]

lol

[@thirstypilgrim97]

Just don't watch porn, perv.

[@viktoriabakalyna8696]

N

[@yiannitrakas5582]

Boom boom clack boom boom ssssss clack

[@mig214oc]

Awesome demo video Can we get one where you show all the connections and where everything is supposed to be plugged ?

[@TheKMZ1]

I have a whole home Audio from start to finish on my channel you might like

[@anthonymauro]

Good video. Is there any way to implement a mic in the keypads? I'm curious if Alexa/Google home can be integrated into this

[@TheKMZ1]

Not into the keypads no, the amp itself has a PA functionality though. Currently no alexa or Google home integration

[@ervinwoodard3643]

How did you get your Alexa to talk/play through your ceiling speakers?

[@tdot224nyckodi8]

Ervin Woodard RCA to 3.5 mini cable

[@mrfazjournal]

Awesome, though I'm surprised there isn't a smart phone app to control every room remotely

[@TheKMZ1]

There is a smart phone app play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.monoprice.audiocontrol&hl=en_US

[@tylerschulz6937]

I'll start by saying thank you for the videos! They are a huge help as I'm planning my whole home audio set up. How would I add a powered/active subwoofer to a standard 2 speaker zone? I thought it was the pre-amp outs, but after watching your video it looks like I have to use either the speaker outputs or the pre-amp out independently, they cannot be used in conjunction with each other. Am I understanding that correctly?

[@velocityacoustics]

1. Those green connectors on the back of the amp. You refer to those as keystones jacks. Those are actually called Euroblocks. 2. The speaker in the bathroom above the shower. You might have a problem with that later with steam and condensation. They make speakers with IP ratings specifically for bathrooms and showers. 3. The amp needs ventilation. Put some grills/louvers on the front of the doors. Possibly even a 12VDC fan to circulate the air.

[@TheKMZ1]

Did you look up these speakers? They are rated for moisture so they will not have a problem. Also, this amp does not have any internal fans, it stays cool, I know typically you shouldn't put it enclosed but this was the only place I could put it. My raspberry pi is hotter than this

[@velocityacoustics]

@@TheKMZ1 Even with the amplifier being passively cooled, it still generates heat. Especially with it being located above a refrigerator that creates heat. Probably not a good idea having it plugged into an extension cord as well. I'm sure it states that in your owners manual.

[@TheMemcon]

Awesome video! Do you need to use the wall plates to control the audio or can it all be done over chromecast audio source? edit: You already answered my question on one of your other videos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnmZd5WZj9WhqaM

[@Stone815]

Qosmo Dirst what was the answer?

[@VonnieVon2009]

@@Stone815 the answer was yes, you can play it all through chromecast.

[@neo23geo]

Qosmo Dirst What was the video he explained this? I almost watched all of his videos but haven’t found it yet. Was he able to play to each zone or only all zones with the chromecast audio without using the keypads?

[@TheMemcon]

@@neo23geo kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnmZd5WZj9WhqaM

[@stevedisbrow8236]

Wow.. Great job explaining what you've done.. Fantastic!

[@nithitpiriyasathit6161]

Wowwwww I really love your house!! The Ultimate Smart Home! 😍😍

[@feral664]

Prepping to do this in my house and this is the best demo I've seen. A few questions if I may: 1. Each speaker runs back to your amp? 2. What was the rg6 wire for? 3. Does the cat 6 go from the room switch to the amp? 4. Are those 6" speakers? Would you recommend 6" or 8"?

[@TheKMZ1]

Can you check out my video series I created called "whole home audio from start to finish" it's a video series I did and it's literally from start to finish!

[@TheNAVagator]

Wow, great video. Taught me a lot. Will be looking into the other brand as well! Thanks!

[@oloyedealao6277]

Great video... Please what is the power ratings (nominal and peak) of the ceiling speakers you used?

[@TheKMZ1]

RMS 25 watts, peak 50 watts (www.daytonaudio.com/index.php/cs620c-6-1-2-2-way-ceiling-speaker-pair.html)

[@rojetoquimco835]

Excellent very excellent works.

[@roneyr9522]

Hi, this is really a nice video. I learned how to conned chromecast from this video. I just moved into a new place and wondering how to connect my tv in master bed room to this monoprice amplifier system. Appreciate any direction. I am not much of a networking guy. My system is in my living room downstairs. I have a network switch with blue plugin.

[@ryanmartinez8379]

How to I hook up tv to receiver? RCA cables with a adapter? And Ethernet cord you need a splitter? Can you send me some links? Thanks great video I'm getting mine this week

[@donkuhle236]

Great video. How would you connect a Sonos Connect Amp to one of the input sources?

[@DJNANNU559]

Omg 😱 😧😯. This what i had been thinking and plaining to have in my new house. I really want to have it and want to install it by myself.

[@amaranathareddykambham7372]

Thanks for the detailed video! Could you please advise different devices that can be added to wirelessly (bluetooth/airplay) play music and also is there a way to add USB as a source. I have Dax66. Thank you!

[@jerrygrace4701]

I think it is bad to keep the amplifier in a closed area like that cabinet or cupboard which will make the amplifier to heat up easily in a long run... If necessary, add up a fan or let the amplifier to breathe (ventilation system is important). Only if that amplifier is smart enough or have any protection or perhaps can prevent heating, it depends on you. Just a suggestion 😊

[@TheKMZ1]

I know, other people have commented that as well. These units are fanless, so they don't generate a lot of heat, and they don't generate a lot of dust. I have monitored it before and it doesn't get hot enough to where i am concerned with it. I think my raspberry pi generates more heat than this thing

[@jerrygrace4701]

Well said, okay.

[@kingrpriddick]

It also seems you don't run it too hard, as in the unit is not close to it's maximum Wattage output.

[@si12volt1]

may want to add a fan in the closed cabinet for the amp

[@thommerlin]

I love all your videos! great job. I am looking to implement the same system but I want to integrate a couple things, wondering if you have done them or looking to do them too. 1. Use Synology NAS music server as a source 2. Use Apple Airplay 3. Control TV volume/channels from IR blaster in wall plate (looking to centralize cable box in network closet)

[@TheKMZ1]

Check out the volumio project for the raspberry pi. It would be able to play music off of a synology or other file share source volumio.org/

[@josetrujillo3813]

Looks good! Nicely done

[@CplDan]

Could you give a list of products that you used? I greatly appreciate you. Awesome system 👍

[@TheKMZ1]

Thanks! Check out my video on the WS66i and my whole home audio series from start to finish episodes.

[@stevenichols4060]

I am doing new construction so wiring will be much easier for me. I like the monoprice amplifier. Video was 2 years ago. Any need for me to research newer products or not any major improvements in last 2 years?

[@ashissahoo4150]

I am planning to have Soundavo but not able to understand how to use RG6 coaxial cable to convert to RCA and put into RCA jack in your kitchen as a input

[@maheshjay9330]

I am planning to setup a 12-zone for my new build. I am a rookie in this with some basic knowledge. Few questions. 1) How did you terminate the CAT wiring behind the faceplate on the cabinet? 2) How did those 6 zone CAT wires get plugged to the receiver? 3) I need help setting up the speaker CAT6 (?) or CAT 5E connections with DIP switch 4) Did you hook up any AV receivers as an input source or use only chrome cast? 5) I may need help setting up a TV connection in the game room for playing tv sound on the speakers while watching TV, is RCA the only option? Any other option? I did request for your parent's 12 zone setup. Please send me the link. Thanks

[@TheKMZ1]

I have a KZbin series on my channel, called whole home audio from start to finish. Check it out, it should help you!

[@700free]

I needed help figuring out how to work a system that's existing and new owners need to figure out how to use it. Where to start to look for it?

[@ah31334]

Hi! I just bought a home, it has about 4-5 roof speakers. I don't think there is a remote nor an amplifier that came with it. I have little knowledge of how to wire and things like that. Can anyone help me out? Thanks! :D

[@stevel5562]

Great video, this is exactly what is was looking for!!

[@Building-IT]

Great video! Building a house, this will the way to go. Unless there are better options now? I know this is 6 years old lol.

[@TheKMZ1]

Check out my channel, I have lots of videos since this :) namely check out the Soundavo WS66i system, it's this system but upgraded. I have a coupon code to get a decent discount. TKMZ and also TKMZ15 for soundavo speakers. Check out my other videos, thanks for watching

[@Romeroland]

This is very impressive

[@DJRichieColone]

Absolutely great video! The keypad looks so clean, and the blue light gives it a well modern look. You mentioned another system that you recently installed; after having this in for a few months now, do you prefer this system of the other install? Thanks for posting, I'm hyped to get my system installed!

[@TheKMZ1]

DJ Robbie Raaz If you haven't watched my other home audio videos they are worth watching! This system and the other I installed are almost literally identical in terms of hardware. So both are great and one is not better. Thanks!!

[@StephenBrewer89]

I am in the middle of building at the moment. Just wired all my low voltage Ethernet system and home audio, I can’t wait to use it all. Are those the on q speakers? Also I love the cool living room ceiling. Edit: I see your description now

[@austingeorgenson2557]

Very informative video. I am looking to do this to my house. So how are the wall controllers wired to the amplifier/receiver? I got the Ethernet cable but confused how that all connects to the amplifier.

[@TheKMZ1]

There is a keypad hub that has 6 inputs on the back for all your keypads, and it has 1 output on the front and 1 Ethernet cable connects from the hub to the amp. Check out my channel for lots of other good home audio videos!

[@skiprope536]

A lot of work. Good job. There has gotta be an easier way.. Have you heard of a portable transistor radio?

[@philipbohi983]

Skip Rope - can you get those with both FM AND AM? If not, I’ll just keep using my Walkman...

[@rivdog2525]

this has explained everything i've been searching for literally for 3-4 hours today. big plus on the keypads🔥 just wondering how i could use an ipad to control the music instead of a laptop?

[@TheKMZ1]

Check out my channel I have a lot of other good videos and a series from start to finish. There is an iPad app

[@rivdog2525]

@@TheKMZ1 thank you! i did start watching your start to finish series, good to know there's a part for what i'm looking for 🤙🏽

[@nen.user.3764]

Shouldve made a video on you doing this instead of just showing us how it works. That's the real reason most people are here. Looks good though, nice work.

[@TheKMZ1]

I did, I have an entire series created on my KZbin channel, check it out I think you'll like it

[@tdotboys]

Great system setup & very helpful video. Will be getting same system. Did you connected 2 speakers in each zone? So basically run 14/2 speaker wire to each speaker from central system where monoprice amp will be sitting and also run cat5e to each zone for for keypad. Also run dual coaxial cable to each source location for RCA transition. Thanks TheKMz1

[@roneyr9522]

Hi, can you explain how you did the chrome set up. I got a system from my previous owner. But no clue on it.

[@travtrd]

can multiple users airplay say spotify simultaneously on different zones? For instance. . if I am in the garage and my wife is in the master bath .. can we each airplay our own spotify simultaneously on the 2 different zones? ... awesome setup thanks for the vid!

[@TheKMZ1]

You can with the WS66i. Check my WS66i videos on my channel, this amp is a new upgraded model and it has 2 wireless streamers in it, so yes you can do what you are wanting with streaming 2 things to it. I have a discount code for like $500 off of that unit

[@chrishendry2298]

Great video. Thanks. Question. Have large kitchen with cathedral ceiling that is pre wired ., would like to use 4 speakers, but the wiring is daisy chained thus only two speaker wires to access. Possible to bridge 4 channels to drive two channels with 2 4ohm speakers per channel and sound great?

[@carlanderson798]

I like your video very informative. Like the step-by-step. Those outlets in the wall what are they called and where did you get them? I’m trying to do the same thing now but I’m having a hard time finding those things.

[@TheKMZ1]

Check out my videos on my channel titled, whole home audio from start to finish! You'll learn about it all

[@joemoise6327]

How do you run the RG6 cable notice you had one from the box to the tv however the remaining that's in the cabinet where exactly you have it wire to

[@matthewowen5574]

Wow. So cool man. Great job.

[@reyreyna3555]

Great video... my home has speakers in every room also wall plate with just mic and volume control.. i dont think i can change zones... all wiring goes to 1 closet just dont know what amplifier or reciever to use..

[@TheKMZ1]

Check out my video on the WS66i

[@reyreyna3555]

@@TheKMZ1 thanks i was stocking yur videos...lol.

[@raduchristian7547]

The new chromecast doesnt have the jack port. What would you use to stream music with an iphone wirelessly from spotify lets say?

[@jayrose9463]

Going to subscribe Hope you show more on this.

[@TheKMZ1]

I have lots on my channel

[@michaellaliberte]

If adding a subwoofer to one of the zones, and the sub only has a single line in, would you use a Y adapter to go from the two stereo pre-amp outs on the receiver to the sub? If so, should the switch for that zone be turned to stereo or bridge?

[@alexgwaltney8330]

Just to make sure I’m understanding correctly for how your TV is hooked up can you confirm this setup for how I want to install mine. Coax from wall to cable box. HDMI from cable box to tv. Optical cable from tv to my sound bar. RCA from cable box to Monoprice receiver. Monoprice receiver to ceiling speakers via speaker wire. This setup should give me sound from my TV (from HDMI connection), from my soundbar (from the optical connection), or from the ceiling speakers (from the rca connection to Monoprice), correct? Obviously I’m not going to have all 3 going at once as there might be some delay between the 3. I just don’t want to have the ceiling speakers be my only form of TV audio out. I like my sound bar and would use that most of the time and the Monoprice would only be used for broadcasting the sound outside from the tv when needed for entertaining and sports. I look forward to your reply and hopefully I got this setup correct.

[@TheKMZ1]

Yes that should all work as long as your cable box has the audio out like you described. In my video my cable box did have the audio out, so that's how i was able to do it. Also, i would highly doubt there would be any lag even if running all 3 at once. Also, a lot of TV's have audio out as well, so sometimes you could piggy back off of that if needed! Either way i believe you've got the hang of it

[@alexgwaltney8330]

Thank you for the quick response! That was the only part I was unsure of. If my cable box doesn’t have the audio out, I will do as you suggested and piggy back it from my TV audio out to the Monoprice to get the ceiling speakers connected. I know sometimes when I have my TV volume on and my sound bar going the sound is distorted a little. Either from the two different sound qualities or just the slightest echo from a lag or something like that. That’s the only reason I said I wouldn’t have all 3 going at once. Thank you for the great video! You literally covered everything for someone to be able to do this job themselves! I’ll definitely be subscribing and following your channel for future reference.

[@OVHabitats]

I have been whole house amps for my new home. The only thing I can't get an answer to is My receiver is in my family room and TV. Do I need to run a separate receiver for radio to the amp?

[@box7781]

This may seem petty, but I like the system and would like to upgrade to it, but the wall controllers are only available in WHITE! UGGGGGH! What system can you recommend with ivory or black controllers? Looking at the HTD system, any thoughts?

[@familys3634]

Hello. Great video. Are the switches running with the onboard POE amplifier? Or theres ac wire with it?

[@TheKMZ1]

They are powered by the amplifier (nothing specifical just cat 5 cable) check out my videos on my channel over the WS66i amp!

[@shariqiqbal3052]

Excellent video. Can you please do a video comparing the different type of dayton audio speakers on the market that would work with this system. Also, it is possible to wire more than 2 speakers per zone, ie via parallel/serial wiring to maintain 8 ohms total per zone? Thanks.

[@TheKMZ1]

Thanks for the video idea, and yes as long as you can achieve 4 or 8 ohms at the amp, you can technically have more than 2 speakers in a zone. I tell people to try and stick to 2 if possible because a majority of the people are not technical enough to do that!

[@Merche74]

Our home is prewired for 5 zones, one of which is our TV room that has 3 speakers behind the TV and 2 speakers on the opposite wall across. Not sure if this is surround or not. We have all the wiring in the basement so I’m guessing we have to install our hub there. There is only one control keypad though (in the basement). Would it be difficult to instal a keypad at each zone? Where do we start? We are not versed in this type of thing and don’t want to spend huge amounts of money.

[@jeffsifrit7758]

Have you used the RCA outputs before? Does that eliminate the speaker outputs on same zone? I guess i should say I plan on 6 zones but also have 2 other rooms with ceiling speakers and amps already wired.... was hoping there was a way to incorporate them also(love the fact of having 6 sources for each of the old school receivers). Thanks!!

[@samrispaud4323]

Love the video! Super helpful and detailed. Why did you choose to run RG6 for your inputs? Could you use speaker wire and attach banana plugs on both ends to achieve the same thing?

[@TheKMZ1]

yes you can technically do that, but at long distances it's not advised to. You dont get shielding using speaker wire. RG6 has shielding in the cable so you can make a long distance RCA cable with extremely little loss. I would not recommend using speaker wire for it

[@musicman257]

sweet set up my friend!!!

[@tinashenikitahchemwandoita5281]

which cables would u recommend when the server room is about 13meters away from source. eg TV room is about 15meters away from server room. HDMI would affect Quality with length. using Denon Heos system

[@TheKMZ1]

amzn.to/3scJfsb actually you can get good quality HDMI cables up to 100 ft! could even get less if you need.. 50 ft... 75 ft.

[@TheBluuHouse]

Very nice!!! I’m looking to a very similar setup. Is it ok if I pick your brain on this a little more?

[@TheKMZ1]

Yeah sounds good

[@lavieauxus]

Is it possible to manage the source/output through an API ? that way it can be paired with a home automation system. Ty.

[@MrPrachin]

Hi Friend, This is one of best video and explained all important aspect of home audio system. I am building new home and looking for amplifier which works with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi both connections because of distance concerns so can you please let me know which amplifier you recommend that works with both. Thank you sir!!

[@TheKMZ1]

Please check my videos on my channel, I have a series called whole home audio from start to finish that you will like

[@nubar5]

Which video explains how to add chromecast as a source for the monoprice to be able to stream directly from my cell phone? Also, can i sync an alexa with it? i see the chromecast connect with a neon green/yellow wire, what is that? where do i plug in?

[@MattyJBayBay]

If you wanted to have an outdoor tv and all the internal tvs connected, can you just run hdmi for better sound quality? My house is 1 story and can pretty easily connect all of them to a receiver if i was to put them in my closer where the router is.

[@TheKMZ1]

You would probably need hdmi over Ethernet extenders, instead of long hdmi cables. The Ethernet extenders allow longer runs! amzn.to/2Y6JEZb

[@colefink3782]

I have a 4 zone in my home love it any idea what to go with for a detached garage? Separate system just need a single zone for a surround from a projector

[@rodneyknoxclemente6595]

Do you have a video showing your actual wiring process?

[@TheKMZ1]

I have a series i made on my channel, called "Whole home audio from start to finish". It details everything!

[@drchamp1902]

Great set up. Where is the cat 5 wire going from the keypads? Also, are speaker wires going directly to the speakers from the amplifier?

[@TheKMZ1]

Yes speaker wire goes from the speakers directly to the amp, also same with the keypads. So everything "home runs" back to the amplifier. And the amplifier has the circuitry necessary to know what zones it needs to control based on the keypads being clicked.

[@garrettbaudioandvideo]

I noticed you have a security camera would you be able to do a video on your survailence camera system?

[@iron60bitch62]

Garrett B Go to Eastern Cctv.com

[@Luzt.]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@kevina7138]

Our home came with one but never knew howw to use it

[@TheMortons2008]

Hey - great video! You inspired me to do this exact set up in a new construction build. However - I’m having problems connecting my TV optical output to the RCA jacks I installed. I just bought an optical to RCA converter on amazon but I’m still just getting static in my speakers. It’s not my RCA jack either because when I plug my Bluetooth adaptor into the jack it works fine. I’ve also adjusted my TVs sound output settings... just curious if you’ve had any luck or advice with a problem like this? Thanks!

[@TheKMZ1]

Hmm.. Sounds to me like maybe a bad converter you bought. Is there a way to test it on something else to see if it's bad?

[@ddash1983]

You should probably make sure the tv audio is outputting in PCM mode

[@shenoyglobal]

can this also be connected to a mic so lets say if i have to call the entire family members in different rooms for dinner they all can hear ?

[@marckensonadonis7678]

I’m really impressed 👍🏾

[@HiFinest343]

Have you had any issues with ground loop or hum coming from your other zones, with these distribution amplifiers? Thanks!

[@ballzack57]

I love the effort but hate the RCA inputs. Would it not have been easier to just get a chrome-cast for each of the 6 zones and then all your inputs are wireless? You can then group some or all of the zones.

[@TheKMZ1]

You'd have to get some digital to analog converters I think. The amp only has 2 3.5mm jacks and the rest are RCA. But, for example I sold my house and other people may enjoy the simplicity of plugging in their phone