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by: delwynhansen August 30, 2012 8:16 PM PDT

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How do I connect tv, PC and streo to the same speakers

by delwynhansen - 8/30/12 8:16 PM

I have 3 tv's a stereo, and a PC &phone or tablet I want to connect to the same set of speakers I want to install in the ceilings of my house. Info on the TV's is that I have Dish Network and two of the TV's work off of one receiver and the third one works off of another receiver. I could live without that third one being connected to the speaker system if I needed. All of the devices will be in different rooms. Main tv and receiver is in the living room with the stereo in the same cabinet. The tablet or phone will connect in my bedroom and a tv that works of of the receiver in the living room is there also. lastly in my office there is a tv and the pc. This tv is on a receiver that is located in my daughters room. The house is small (25x40) with easy access to the attic


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Clarification request: We need more info about your equipment

by Pepe7 - 8/31/12 9:04 AM

In Reply to: How do I connect tv, PC and streo to the same speakers by delwynhansen

Makes/models of everything would help a great deal, especially considering the available connections will play a role in determining what other devices you require to facilitate your plans for audio distribution. It can be done, but I need to know makes/models to get it 100% correct, especially regarding your current stereo system. Be verbose, especially how everything is currently connected.

That said, if the main "stereo" (again, what type exactly???) is in the main viewing space (w/ DISH receiver, etc.), you could very well use a simple speaker distribution panel/amp to get this off the ground, running the wires through the attic. Crutchfield (and others) sell these. Examples of the various types of multi-room/multi-speaker connections/equipment needed:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-9zG0eBRx4Yi/learn/learningcenter/home/multiroom_diagrams.html

hth,
Pedro


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Why make life complicated?

by ahtoi - 8/31/12 1:09 AM

In Reply to: How do I connect tv, PC and streo to the same speakers by delwynhansen

Why would you want to hookup a tv with sound going to the whole house? Music through the whole house maybe I can understand..but tv/s. I think first you need to plan in detail what this system is going to do then get an appraisal as to how much it would cost then decide.Just because all these things are there doesn't mean you have have to connect them all. I am pretty sure somebody will do it for you if you are willing to spend the money.


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He didn't say that per se

by Pepe7 - 8/31/12 9:05 AM

In Reply to: Why make life complicated? by ahtoi

His phrasing is just a bit general. It's basically a home multi-room audio distribution request that stems from the 'base camp' where the main viewing room/equipment sits now. Bolt-on speakers to that rig, essentially.

cheers,
Pedro


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Are you sure about that, hehe?

by ahtoi - 9/1/12 8:34 AM

In Reply to: He didn't say that per se by Pepe7

Sometime this is how I get clarification. If I assume incorrectly they will tell me so. Just like you do, hehe. Have a nice holiday.


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