What You Need To Know About Owning Whole-Home Audio Systems

Headphones, portable speakers, and traditional sound systems have been in use for a long time & they have served us well. Music has always lifted spirits and filled in the blanks when cooking, having dinner with friends, working from home, or doing spring cleaning.

Playing music using these types of devices is always accompanied by inconveniences, but they’re small, right?

Right??

Having to move the speakers from one room to another or even drag them into the yard for a barbecue with friends is irritating. Tripping over the wires and conceding to letting them clutter your room is, indeed, a struggle.

But are these problems big enough to do anything about them?

This article will help you uncover the many perks of owning whole-home audio systems, so keep reading. And when you’re done, you might consider answering yes to the previous question.

What Are Whole-Home Audio Systems?

A whole-house audio system is a network of connected speakers placed in multiple rooms in your house — and, yes, this includes the patio. With a setup like this one, all the speakers can play the same song at the same time or different music in each room. 

Since the speakers are planted in multiple zones in your home, this kind of network can be found under the name distributed audio system.

Distributed audio systems function like traditional sound systems, with some exceptions. The speakers connect to Wi-Fi and, with a dedicated app or voice control, you can access and play music from any source you prefer: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and so on.

Naturally, each company selling whole-home audio systems designs each speaker with different additional and advanced features.

However, there are some things that a whole-house sound system can and should promise to provide: 

• Top-notch sound quality. Great sound is of course a priority for a multi-room audio system.

• Access to multiple streaming services. Home audio distribution should expand your options, not limit them.

• Effortless control of your multi-room systems. Your system should support handling via one or more mediums: phone apps, wall-mounted keypads, or voice control.

• Ability to connect speakers. A complete system requires speakers that support inter-connectivity. 

Let’s dive a little deeper into the reasons why a whole-house audio system is a solution for modern living. 

The Features of a Multi-room Audio System

The changes that a whole-house sound system can bring into your life and home are not unremarkable. Without further ado, here is the advantage you will gain by opting for a multiroom audio system.

1. It Is Versatile & Easy to Use 

You can say goodbye to moving speakers around the house.

As we have already mentioned, one of the most prominent perks of owning a home audio distribution system is having the flexibility to play the same music in sync in the entire house or different songs per room. 

Additionally, from within the designated app, you can customize the sound in multiple ways, from turning down the volume to adding more bass. 

As such, whole-home audio systems are the best solution for avid music listeners that like to be followed around by their favorite tunes.  

2. Blends With the Design of Your Room 

The market offers you whole-home audio systems with analog input, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. This means that you get to choose how many wires remain on display in your rooms. 

However, multi-room audio systems are usually accompanied by wireless speakers. Therefore, wires will no longer ruin the aspect of your home.

What is more, the latest generation of whole-home audio systems focuses on providing speakers with a design that aims to integrate seamlessly into your decor. So, if you choose against in-ceiling speakers, a whole-house sound system will complement the design of your rooms.

3. Exceptional Sound Quality

Although the brand of speakers you choose to install in your home determines the quality of the sound, whole-home audio systems usually produce high-quality sounds. 

This is largely due to the fact that the companies that sell whole-home audio systems specialize in producing audio-only devices.

The Subtle Benefits of Whole-Home Audio Systems

Home audio distribution has also proved to create slight upgrades to the lives of its owners. A study conducted by Sonos concludes that having a multiroom audio system had several positive effects on the lives of their owners. 

The households with distributed audio were inclined to listen to music out loud more often. And thanks to the shared experience of listening to music together, couples, families, and friendships have become stronger and more connected.

The participants in the study have felt more positive emotions, completed household chores more easily, and bonded more with their loved ones. 

How to Set up a Whole-House Audio System?

There are different approaches to owning a distributed audio system. 

You can either set up a distributed audio system yourself and get the benefits of smart home connectivity at a lower price, or outsource the installation to home technology professionals and lavish in the functionality and clean design of a whole-house audio system.

The DIY version of a multiroom audio system is easy to acquire if you already own a smart speaker. All you have to do is procure individual speakers that will function like satellites. 

The other approach to whole-home audio systems might be a little expensive. That is because: 

• A multiroom audio system has its speakers already set up to work together. 

• Home technology professionals will analyze the design of your rooms and choose the best places to set up the speakers.

Whole-Home Audio Systems Support Well being

The connection between music, homes, and happiness is tighter than it may seem. Music has the power to enrich our lives and homes should be the central location of our comfort, rest, and recovery. 

Music can bring wellness into your house and turn it into a home.

Request a free, no-obligation in-home consultation to learn how you can start listening to music through your own multi-room audio system.