scarton@bingvaxu.cc.binghamton.edu (Mark A. Scarton) (11/27/90)
Does anybody have any references/recommendations about how best to wire an existing structure? I currently have access through the floor to the first floor, and via the eaves to the second. What I'm looking for are: * ways to avoid having to replicate too much source equipment * pros/cons of running speaker wires from source vs. switched source lines (from preamp) to outboard amps * room-based volume control * building equipment into the "theme" of the particular living area * keeping the equipment as inobtrusive as possible Any recommendations concerning in-wall speakers for medium fidelity rooms vs. panels and a "hidden" subwoofer? Current equipment: * powered by pair of Mitner 100wpc monoblocks * Mod Squad line drive for source switching * Vandersteen 2Ci's * Yamaha CD player * Pioneer LCD combi player * Toshiba 35" screen w/ stereo & S-VHS Rooms Goals: * family room (surround sound, movies, medium/high fidelity, good "action") * living room (high fidelity, minimal equipment showing) * office (med/hi fidelity, well distributed over long room) * exercise salon (med fidelity, high energy, well distributed) I'm also interested in new equipment possibilities that allow me to make more effective use of the complete system. Examples would be - a CD magazine system capable of housing 300-500 CDs ... one that can be programmed for several hours of play. - switching and in-wall line control and components Budget _is_ a consideration, but I won't sacrifice quality. Therefore, recommendations that can be "layered in" over time would be of high interest. Thanks. E-mail responses would be appreciated. If interest warrants, I will post a summary back to the net.