The recorded music industry was worth just over 19 billion dollars in 2018. That massive number is telling of music's obvious popularity which transcends every political, gender, and ethnic bubble people have up.
If you're a music fan (and we're guessing you are given that you're reading this post) one of the most rewarding home projects you can undertake is the audio installation of a home sound system.
Having a sound system that can seamlessly pour music into every room in your house can completely change your home environment. If that sounds like an experience you'd like to enjoy, keep reading to take in some practical installation advice.
1. Consider Technology Type
When you're picking out a system to center your audio installation around, you'll have two core options; wired and wireless.
Wireless systems are the preference of most people since they eliminate the need for cords which can be a huge time and money saver. If your house isn't wireless-friendly (too spread out, lots of interference), you may have to brave the process of running cables. The upside is that cabled connections are more reliable.
2. Get a Cable Management Solution Place
For those of you that are going with wired systems, before you buy anything, think about what your cable management solution will be.
Will you be hiding cables beneath your baseboards? Are you thinking of running cables through your walls?
Whatever you choose to do, come to a conclusion at the beginning of your install project rather than planning on the fly.
3. Consider Professional Support
If you're going to run cables through walls, you may need to call in an audio visual technician or another type of contractor to help you out. Running cables through walls is not as easy as drilling holes and pulling cables from one end to another.
Cables in walls require special insulation to reduce the risk of electrical fires. A qualified technician can walk you through that and other considerations that can help you achieve an effective and safe project outcome.
4. Read Instructions Carefully
With your cabled/wireless technology figured out and your system bought, the best advice we can give you to ensure a successful install is to read your instructions carefully.
We've found that about 80% of problems people run into during installs come from not reading. If you don't fall into that trap, your install will go faster and the outcome of your project will likely yield better quality sound.
5. Explore Your Audio Software
For those of you that have audio systems that come with mobile apps, don't be afraid to explore them! Apps are a great way to create "zones" within your house, play with speaker levels, and do all sorts of other interesting things.
Experimentation is your friend when it comes to audio so have a blast playing with your options!
Audio Installation Is Easy When You Pay Attention and Ask for Help
A lot of people are afraid of the prospect of audio installation. Our take is that there's nothing to be afraid of when managing devices so long as you pay attention to directions and ask for help when you're stumped.
We hope our quick tips enable you to seamlessly manage your upcoming home project. If you need more installation tips, consider browsing related content in our blog.
