Integrating a Whole-Home Audio System in the Construction Phase

You wake in the morning to ambient nature sounds filling your home or your favorite inspirational playlist streaming through the bedroom and kitchen. And your kids are stirred from sleep listening to their latest pop or hip-hop favorites. As the day progresses, you enjoy your daily podcast in the garden, your Spotify streaming playlist in the family room, and some relaxing jazz while dining on the patio. 

All of this, and more, is possible because of a whole-house audio system installed in your Malibu, CA home. Let's look at these systems and how to incorporate them into your new home construction.

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What Is a Whole-Home Audio System? 

Otherwise known as a distributed audio system, these systems deliver audio to every room in your home and into your outdoor spaces, no matter the size. Most distributed audio systems require hundreds of feet of cabling that’s distributed from centrally-located audio equipment tucked away in a closet or on display. 

Savant, the premier home automation system for luxury homes, changed that when it adopted audio video bridging (AVB), which requires fewer cables. AVB is low latency and offers perfectly synchronous audio. So if you’re listening to an audiobook in the office, you can continue enjoying it as you make your way to the kitchen. 

Luxury homeowners and professional broadcasters use this standard for distributing media over Ethernet networks. The networked IP audio travels along standard network cables and maximizes high-performance sound by maintaining a digital signal from source to destination. Remarkably, you can stream up to16 audio sources to 96 destinations simultaneously, making this the perfect audio solution for large estates.

The Perfect Time for Implementation

Many homeowners wait until they’ve built their new home before considering where they want to put speakers. However, it's much more cost-effective to run cabling before walls are in place and, by integrating these systems in the new construction phase, you can ensure all components blend in with your home’s aesthetics. 

From the in-wall and in-ceiling surround sound speakers in the living room and home theater to the invisible speakers in the dining area and the architectural speakers that match the lighting in the kitchen, all incorporate seamlessly while producing high-fidelity audio throughout your home. 

The Savant Music Experience

You take command of your audio from the same intuitive app on your smartphone or dedicated touchscreen that controls your climate, lighting, entertainment, security, pool and spa. Or, simply tell your Savant Pro Remote to “play music” from your own audio content or playlist.

The Savant Music experience also offers a personalized dashboard for each family member, allowing you to search and create playlists across numerous streaming services, including Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL, Deezer, and Plex. Savant’s personalized approach also enables you to program scenes for different occasions, giving you seamless control of your home's systems simultaneously and with one touch. 

At Vision and Sound, we specialize in using state-of-the-art audio, video, and automation systems to create homes and yachts that define luxury living - an interactive environment that responds to your moods and wishes. To learn more about whole-house audio or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Vision and Sound today.