Hello everyone,
I’m currently renovating my house and have a few questions.
Here’s the situation: I want to future-proof the wiring in my rooms (bedroom, children’s rooms, etc.). Specifically, I want to ensure reliable internet connectivity and equip the living room with speakers.
How would you approach this? Would you run an Ethernet cable from the distribution panel to each room?
How would you set up the speakers in the living room, and what’s the best way to wire them?
Do you have any other suggestions on what I should include?
I would appreciate every response.
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Julia
I’m currently renovating my house and have a few questions.
Here’s the situation: I want to future-proof the wiring in my rooms (bedroom, children’s rooms, etc.). Specifically, I want to ensure reliable internet connectivity and equip the living room with speakers.
How would you approach this? Would you run an Ethernet cable from the distribution panel to each room?
How would you set up the speakers in the living room, and what’s the best way to wire them?
Do you have any other suggestions on what I should include?
I would appreciate every response.
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Julia
Hello Julia123
I am not a construction professional, but I know quite a bit about speakers. The question is simply too broadly framed. For some, Bluetooth speakers that provide nice background sound are enough. Or a soundbar under the TV that adds some volume to the voice. On the other hand, there are setups with 11.2 Dolby channels, Atmos ceiling speakers, and subwoofers.
This results in a huge range.
I am not a construction professional, but I know quite a bit about speakers. The question is simply too broadly framed. For some, Bluetooth speakers that provide nice background sound are enough. Or a soundbar under the TV that adds some volume to the voice. On the other hand, there are setups with 11.2 Dolby channels, Atmos ceiling speakers, and subwoofers.
This results in a huge range.
julia123 schrieb:
How would you do it? Run an Ethernet cable from the distribution point to each room? No, always run two cables per outlet. The most important thing is to install these data cables in conduits so they can be replaced later. Nothing is more future-proof than a properly sized empty conduit! The number of network outlets depends on personal preferences and the devices used. It can be very useful to have more than one network outlet at the TV or home office. A network connection on the ceiling for an access point is highly recommended. Position and quantity depend on the floor plan.
I’m not an expert on speakers, except to again emphasize the importance of running speaker cables in conduits.
Provide a central location where you have space for a small wall rack to house the patch panel, switch, and router. From there, run duplex cables to each room. Carefully consider where the furniture with the devices that will use the LAN will be placed so that the double wall sockets can be installed in the right spots. For the main area with the TV and media equipment, consider installing two double wall sockets.
Since you are renovating, it is difficult to determine whether you can run cables and install individual sockets for access points in the ceiling. If not possible, you may need to use wall-mounted access points or install suitable mounts near the ceiling on the wall.
For (surround?) speakers, think about the setup you want (active or passive speakers, 5.1 system or more) and lay empty conduits in the floor accordingly. Also consider installing power outlets behind the sofa if you are using active speakers.
Since you are renovating, it is difficult to determine whether you can run cables and install individual sockets for access points in the ceiling. If not possible, you may need to use wall-mounted access points or install suitable mounts near the ceiling on the wall.
For (surround?) speakers, think about the setup you want (active or passive speakers, 5.1 system or more) and lay empty conduits in the floor accordingly. Also consider installing power outlets behind the sofa if you are using active speakers.
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