Here is the current state of audio wiring-
Zones
1. Outdoor Side
2. Outdoor Back
3. Kitchen - ceiling 2spkrs
4. Dining R - ceiling 2spkrs
5. Family Room has a 5.1 [lcr in wall] [rear ceiling]
6. Master Bedroom has a 5.1 [all in wall]
3 kids rooms that I left wires dangling in the closet for future needs in 10-15 yrs
Now the house is not wired for local volume controls, I hope I didn't screw up too bad. I always thought of the keypads as either expensive limited devices, or cheap ugly knob warts. All the speakers are homerun hardwired w/ speaker wire to a head end, not cat5 [no abus]
Also relevant I am most likely going to go with the OmniPro II Controller for security and my existing UPB lighting automation.
I envision using Androids, iPod touch/ipad and/or remote controls for a solid WAF
The 2 devices I initially honed in on were from Russound MCA-C3 and the CAA66. I can't really tell the difference between these 2 from a functionality standpoint.
Do people use these things without the keypads? Do I use a separate receiver, or even 2 separate receivers for the two rooms that have 5.1?
Are there other offerings from Niles/Nuvo that align with my setup w/o wall keypads?
The other relevant point, is my doorbell has a cat5 cable. Can I have my doorbell ding/dong through the speakers?
Thanks for all your help. I have researched a ton on these forums a lot, and hope I am not being redundant
Thank
Zones
1. Outdoor Side
2. Outdoor Back
3. Kitchen - ceiling 2spkrs
4. Dining R - ceiling 2spkrs
5. Family Room has a 5.1 [lcr in wall] [rear ceiling]
6. Master Bedroom has a 5.1 [all in wall]
3 kids rooms that I left wires dangling in the closet for future needs in 10-15 yrs
Now the house is not wired for local volume controls, I hope I didn't screw up too bad. I always thought of the keypads as either expensive limited devices, or cheap ugly knob warts. All the speakers are homerun hardwired w/ speaker wire to a head end, not cat5 [no abus]
Also relevant I am most likely going to go with the OmniPro II Controller for security and my existing UPB lighting automation.
I envision using Androids, iPod touch/ipad and/or remote controls for a solid WAF
The 2 devices I initially honed in on were from Russound MCA-C3 and the CAA66. I can't really tell the difference between these 2 from a functionality standpoint.
Do people use these things without the keypads? Do I use a separate receiver, or even 2 separate receivers for the two rooms that have 5.1?
Are there other offerings from Niles/Nuvo that align with my setup w/o wall keypads?
The other relevant point, is my doorbell has a cat5 cable. Can I have my doorbell ding/dong through the speakers?
Thanks for all your help. I have researched a ton on these forums a lot, and hope I am not being redundant
Thank