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Mrs is due to open a new shop in a week and I said I would sort amongst other stuff a music system. She ideally needs same or differing music playing at different volumes in 3 rooms plus a reception area.

So singletrackworld hive mind what is the best way? The cheapest way? Or best value way? Most likely be spot iffy playing through windows 8 PC.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 7:46 pm
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When I try to think of an answer.... You have got a PRS license sorted haven't you?


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 8:58 pm
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http://www.thomann.de/gb/signal_splitters.html

Something from here? You are after an active splitter of some sort.

PS the first word of the previous post of mine should have been "while", sorry.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:19 pm
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Check out Sonos. www.sonos.com Multi room individually controlled wireless players that will stream Spotify without the PC, self contained speakers or ones to drive external speakers.

Not cheap but simple to use and very effective.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:22 pm
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I was making the assumption that you had standard HiFi gear.


 
Posted : 23/07/2014 9:30 pm
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Prs yes and no gear at the moment.


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 2:17 pm
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Sonos as above.


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 2:23 pm
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3 different cd players?


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 2:24 pm
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Sonos works well once you get the wireless part set up...which isn't always easy! I think some of their speakers have sockets for cat5 though if that was an option.
Will work with internet radio,iTunes,spotify etc and can have separate music and output volume to each speaker.


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 2:54 pm
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Sonos is the best / easiest ssytem i think. Ive previously used the sony equivalent that is better for things with a line in and significantly cheaper. If you decide to go the sony route ive got an ns410 speaker here for sale.


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 3:33 pm
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I reckon your sonos stuff will last about 3 months in a shop environment. Technophobes should also be able to operate it so keep networking out the way! A wee multi channel amp or 2 would be more robust. Just daisy chain (or not) the inputs from the source. Saves running mains to all the speaker positions as well.

http://www.thedjshop.co.uk/amplifiers/citronic-qp-series-quad-power-amplifier-1600w.html


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 3:40 pm
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Audio distribution amplifier and some long speaker cables. Cheap and will never go wrong. ๐Ÿ˜‰


 
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Sonos works well once you get the wireless part set up...which isn't always easy! I think some of their speakers have sockets for cat5 though if that was an option.

All of their units have a network port.At least one needs to be plugged in to the router.
I found the setup simple, creates its own wireless network with a single button press and you're away.

I reckon your sonos stuff will last about 3 months in a shop environment.

Just wondering - why?


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 5:57 pm
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If you put a CD player in one room, the sound will be at different volumes in the other rooms.


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 6:09 pm
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Audio distribution amplifier and some long speaker cables. Cheap and will never go wrong.

This, cheap, simple, spend as much or as little on speakers as you like. buy some cheap off ebay and paint the cabinets to match the shop.


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 6:15 pm
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Yep


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 6:40 pm
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Sonos?? Why are people suggesting overpriced consumer audio for a shop?


 
Posted : 25/07/2014 6:56 pm