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

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Stay tuned for more on this whole home amp as well as a comparison of this and the dayton audio dax66 amplifier. Also stay tuned for my 2018 smart home install!
www.monoprice.com/product?p_i... 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.
I forgot to talk more about my ceiling speakers, these are the indoor ceiling speakers that i used, and i would recommend them. Amazing sound quality!! They are by dayton audio -- Many people recommend them. www.parts-express.com/dayton-...
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The speaker wire i used (i'd recommend the 14 guage though):www.monoprice.com/product?p_i...
The cat 6 cable i used in my parents (i used regular cat5e though, it doesnt really matter): www.monoprice.com/product?p_i...
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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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheKMZ1 5 жыл бұрын

I've got more coming

@polokegomampane2848 4 жыл бұрын

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

@antoinecorey9167 4 ай бұрын

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

@wanickambroise9245 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ismaelruvira2387 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@tatts4life838 6 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

What’s up! Did you get one yet? 😀

@p.andrewwill3523 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@rrassoc 29 күн бұрын

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!

@henrybrar 5 жыл бұрын

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

@victorrodriguez8917 5 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the first song though?

@OAchiefyama12 6 жыл бұрын

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

@TheKMZ1 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@95TurboSol 5 жыл бұрын

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

@sacorzy 5 жыл бұрын

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

@garrettb5470 6 жыл бұрын

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

@davidmacpherson4326 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TheKMZ1 3 жыл бұрын

Please check my new video of the upgraded amp!

@stevedisbrow8236 4 жыл бұрын

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

@macrapidito1 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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!)

@josuecabrera2659 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao... finally someone asked

@ChicagoRacerJoe 4 жыл бұрын

Well? An answer would be nice ;-)

@cmoriss2011 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@MsDemiT3 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE your music selection!!

@knjpollard Жыл бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

What android app do you use?

@shimes424 6 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@rudydiaz2488 6 жыл бұрын

By the way the connectors are Phoenix connectors not Keystone.

@thomason1975 4 жыл бұрын

Which RG6 to RCA compression fittings and tool did you use for your RCA wall input? Also, was there concern about the bend radius in the wall at the wall plate? I have 4 RG6 inputs, which is 8 cables, terminating into 2 wall plates at the amp side but I am worried about trying to bend the cable to fit into the keystone wall jack. Thoughts?

@colefink3782 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ervinwoodard3643 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tdot224nyckodi8 5 жыл бұрын

Ervin Woodard RCA to 3.5 mini cable

@mrfazjournal 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheKMZ1 5 жыл бұрын

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

@DJNANNU559 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@lavieauxus 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMemcon 6 жыл бұрын

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! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nq5mecWUv9bSo3U.html

@Stone815 5 жыл бұрын

Qosmo Dirst what was the answer?

@VonnieVon2009 5 жыл бұрын

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

@neo23geo 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

@@neo23geo kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nq5mecWUv9bSo3U.html

@alecbrown5036 5 жыл бұрын

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

@BrianThomas 5 жыл бұрын

It's funny because it's true.

@leathaldidansa9775 5 жыл бұрын

lol

@thirstypilgrim97 4 жыл бұрын

Just don't watch porn, perv.

@viktoriabakalyna8696 4 жыл бұрын

@yiannitrakas5582 4 жыл бұрын

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@TheNAVagator 2 жыл бұрын

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

@chrishendry2298 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@shariqiqbal3052 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, couple more questions. 1) is the 50w/4ohm vs 25w/8 ohm for each of the two channels per zone or just per zone? 2) the exterior speakers you used have a power handling of 50 watts RMS/85 watts max. Given that this is a 8 ohm speaker, isn’t the power less than minimum? Thanks!

@michaellaliberte 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@ashissahoo4150 Жыл бұрын

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

@joemoise6327 Жыл бұрын

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

@stevel5562 6 жыл бұрын

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

@nithitpiriyasathit6161 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jeffsifrit7758 5 жыл бұрын

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!!

@raduchristian7547 Жыл бұрын

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

@josegarces8668 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, great video! Very informational. I bought my house and it has speakers with 6 different zones but have never used all of them. I have a surround sound system that has a 2nd zone and that is how I have been running the speakers to parts of the house. There are cat5 cable with the speaker wires and access points to all zones but I noticed it has the speaker wire and the cat5 in the access port for all zones, will this set up work for the monoprice amplifier in your video or would I have to run other wires. Another thing is that there are actually two cat5 cables in every access point. I am assuming they ran two in case if one went bad in the future. The access point have all been covered to where the wires are not visible but one controller was left with a sliding volume control.

@robertpazura3628 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. so my key pads are not powering up also my amp turns on for few seconds and goes off. I'm not sure where I went wrong?

@roneyr9522 Жыл бұрын

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

@aldina4215 3 жыл бұрын

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

@DS-NJ 5 жыл бұрын

I have the same amp, controlled by a CasaTunes CT-1 works great.

@paulhuezo4380 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I recently run some audio cable and and video cables to a closet where I can't see my devices in the livingroom, my question is the guy connect the DVR, amazon tv and the xbox to the receiver something that I really don't like because now I need to have everything on when before when I use to have them in the livingroom I use to have them work individually, for example not all the time I want to have my sound on to watch the tv now in this type of connection I have to have it on. My question is can I be able to use a type of splitter, what can you recommend me to do

@josetrujillo3813 5 жыл бұрын

Looks good! Nicely done

@Merche74 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@StephenBrewer89 4 жыл бұрын

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

@amaranathareddykambham7372 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@marckensonadonis7678 4 жыл бұрын

I’m really impressed 👍🏾

@700free Жыл бұрын

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?

@tdotboys 4 жыл бұрын

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

@nubar5 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@HiFinest343 Жыл бұрын

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

@tylerschulz6937 2 ай бұрын

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?

@joadballard430 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me if the Bluesound Node 2i streamer will work as a source? It has a left and right RCA jack in the back to connect to the amp. Great video’s!

@pedronam 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I really enjoyed your videos, I have a question, monoprice currently has 2 multizone controller model 10761 for $668 and model 31028 for $411 The 31028 comes without kit and wall units, my question is if they are comparable and they do the same work? Thanks Pedro

@OVHabitats Жыл бұрын

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?

@kenwalter867 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Check out my channel for other good stuff!

@matthewowen5574 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. So cool man. Great job.

@stevenichols4060 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@Sam-nq6eq 2 жыл бұрын

Has anyone had an issues with turning on the keypads. Everything has been working, only noticed recently an issue. The power is on, keypad are all lit blue but I'm not able to turn on all the keypads except 1. I then disconnected all. Reconnected 1 by 1, it working until I got to 2 zones. I test the connection with tester all working. The 1 zone that works has been disconnected to allow other zones to work. I'm confused and there is no help I can find so far. PLEASE HELP

@-Abhinav-Singh- 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I want to build the same circuit for my home. Please share the amplifier and wall mount controller links.

@rojetoquimco835 Жыл бұрын

Excellent very excellent works.

@DJRichieColone 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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!!

@musicman257 5 жыл бұрын

sweet set up my friend!!!

@shenoyglobal 2 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@brianwilliams3305 2 жыл бұрын

I’m confused on the hook up of the sources what do you have playing the music is instantly on when you turn on a keypad and what type of cable do I run to use tv as a source ?

@TheKMZ1 2 жыл бұрын

Check out my whole home audio series "whole home audio from start to finish"

@mikeelia4426 4 жыл бұрын

Sick video, very informative!!!!!

@vicrodssfc 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I just ordered the monoprice audio amplifier and the soundavo 8 inch speakers to pair with them thanks for the discount code btw. Am I going to have to bridge the amplifier to be able to use the speakers with the monoprice amp? or can I run the 2 8 inch speakers on the 4 ohm 50 w left and right for one zone? The soundavo say they are 8 ohm 60 w. Also how can I get audio from my tv to amplifier without a rca out of the tv? I am currently using arc to my soundbar for audio out at the moment. Would I have to change the audio out of the tv to like optical out and run a optical cable to amp so I can hear tv that way through my speakers?

@Lenser 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know the rj45 pinout for the controllers? Some of my in wall cables have shorted conductors maybe I can salvage the wire and connect by changing pinouts and using good conductors.

@TheKMZ1 4 жыл бұрын

Standard straight through Ethernet, just put new ends on them and wire to the ethernet TIA B standard

@lukmanabdulraheem2980 4 жыл бұрын

Pls I want to know how everything is been connected to the amplifier through the switch one you are using to control the speaker

@TheKMZ1 4 жыл бұрын

It's all a kit, it comes with it.you can find the user manual online for this

@djnormil 5 жыл бұрын

That green key stone jack you mention why nothing connects to it what is its purpose there? I am a little confuse with the eternet cable from the amplifier do i need to run a separate cable from amplifier to speaker for each zone. Please help me understand before i buy this thing thanks in advance

@TheKMZ1 5 жыл бұрын

Idk why there is an extra one but everything is great with this system you won't be let down

@expomike2 3 жыл бұрын

Great job sir!

@mikeramo 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@007stilts 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to figure out what kind of imput the TV would use. Can I go HDMI to digital optical? Or is it best to just run the rca?

@TheKMZ1 3 жыл бұрын

I would not suggest going HDMI to optical, the amps have an optical input or RCA so if you want digital use an optical cable if it's not too far from your amp. Otherwise run custom RCA cables using RG6 cable

@hairyferry 6 жыл бұрын

Did you not use one of the Bluetooth pads because of the Chromecast? Did you consider using it? Also did you use monoprice 8" speakers for inside? And did you go 2 speakers per room? Would you have done anything differently with those? We have a new construction going on and I'm trying to get a game plan.

@TheKMZ1 6 жыл бұрын

Correct, there is no bluetooth because of the chromecast audio. Chromecast works over wifi, so anywhere in your house where you have wifi you will be able to connect to it. However bluetooth would have been based on proximity to wherever the bluetooth receiver is. So the chromecast is hands down more reliable. Inside I used dayton audio CS620C speakers (link is in the description). They are 6.5" speakers and they sound amazing. I thought about 8" speakers but am glad i didn't. They would look huge on the ceiling and a little ridiculous in my opinion. The reason i used these and not monoprice speakers is because monoprice charges shipping, and parts-express.com didn't. Shipping on monoprice was going to be expensive. In terms of doing anything different, not really, I would chose this amp again and again over more expensive "name brand" systems. This one looks just as professional and you dont have to buy it from a special dealer!

@Romeroland 4 ай бұрын

This is very impressive

@thommerlin 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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/

@shariqiqbal3052 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the prompt reply. You had mentioned there may be a video of how you ran cable in between walls and floors. Am especially interested in finding out how you would run cables in between floors in ceiling. Is there an email address you can provide for more questions, if you don’t mind.

@ryanmartinez8379 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMortons2008 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Luzt. 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you.

@juanurquizo6084 6 жыл бұрын

Does the amp produce a decent sound?

@gatherdeals8892 4 жыл бұрын

Just want to understand how is the in wall control connected to speaker. I saw that its connected via Ethernet but could not understand how it controls the speaker?

@TheKMZ1 4 жыл бұрын

The wall control is not connected directly to the speaker. The wall controls are digital, so they connect to the amp directly with ethernet cable, and the amplifier has the circuitry necessary to know how to control that zone.

@peterweaver4987 5 жыл бұрын

Hey TheKMZ1 ! Awesome video and really like the setup a lot. I'm also building a new home and am going to go this route after watching your video. Planning on pre wiring the entire house with low voltage for all my tech and am trying to learn all I can as fast as I can. Any other new constructions tips you may have will also be much appreciated. I do have a couple questions for you if you don't mind. You said some of your sources were RG6. Where do you have those sources run to and how did you end up terminating? I'm clear on the the RCA for the cable box / kitchen and 3.5 for the chromecast, but was confused my the RG6. Also, I would like your opinion on incorporating an Onkio receiver I have sitting around. Would I even need my existing receiver at this point. if so, how would you set it up with this system? Thank you in advance. Again, awesome vid and setup.

@sagetx 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in the same boat you are, only 9 months later. I am about to purchase and pre wire my new construction home. Can you give me any insight into what you did? I need to order soon, add my builder is killing it.

@geeohh4318 Жыл бұрын

How did you connect the ceiling speakers to the tv? Was it through rca? Or did you use a converter to hdmi?

@TheKMZ1 Жыл бұрын

My cable company had a DVR which had RCA outputs, so that is what it was hooked into, with RCA into the DVR from the cable company

@randiowen9923 5 жыл бұрын

our family stills uses a wall jack for our phone!!! nice setup tho

@GdepV 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, for your patio keypad input. What are brand/item to you are using protect the keypad from the weather? I can't find it. If you can please share the link to it.

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@tinashenikitahchemwandoita5281 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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.

@sk060 5 жыл бұрын

i would like to ask you if i can hook up that amp to a Sony receiver STR-DN1080, what i mean is i get all my sources into that Sony receiver and take an RCA cable out from that Sony receiver to the monoprice amp in and hook up the speakers to the monoprice AMP. also it was not clear to me how to hook up the plates in each zone i know you have to power it up with the Ethernet cable but the speaker wire goes into the plate as well or it just goes from the Monoprice AMP straight into the speaker, thank you

@TheKMZ1 5 жыл бұрын

If your sony receiver has an OUTPUT such as RCA out or 3.5mm out, then yes you can output it's audio INTO the input sources of the whole home amp. The wall plates have ethernet going from the keypads all the way to the amp. The speakers have cable going from the speakers all the way to the amp. both go to the amp, and nothing else goes to the keypad. More can be read in the manual which is online. Thanks

@samrispaud4323 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@catinodeh 3 жыл бұрын

How does the input in each keypad work ? Is it 3.5mm ? Will the input play on the zone the keypad is configured right after you plug it in ? I’m asking because I see that you added RCA to one of your walls. What not use the keypad instead ?

@TheKMZ1 3 жыл бұрын

The keypads don't have an input, I made custom RCA cables out of RG6 cables that go back to the amplifier and are plugged into the back of the amp in one of the sources.

@MattyJBayBay 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@roneyr9522 Жыл бұрын

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.

@theleo9355 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is awesome 👏🏻

@TheKMZ1 3 жыл бұрын

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@Dsprings8301 6 жыл бұрын

Nice set up

@alexxxter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, very thorough and informative videos. I watched your whole amp and pre-wired journey. I want to set up something similar and want to ask if you know if it's possible to multipurpose 5 ceiling speakers that are already wired to a 5.1 surround sound receiver and use them through zone 1 on an amp through the receiver while watching TV, but also use them independently through a different zone in which they are directly wired to the amp on a different zone. I guess I would do to sets of wiring, one from speaker to receiver and the other one from the speaker to the amp. Can that be done? Is there a better way? Is there a risk with double powering the speakers?

@TheKMZ1 2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen my video on my channel talking about the pre amp outputs?