Good Video! I think you should do a video showing your technique on how you ran your wires, as that is something that i'd (plus many others) be interested in watching/learning, as that has so many different applications that just audio. Subscribed!
Can you please explain how the coaxial cables terminate at the source end? How do you go from coaxial to the red and white RCA input. I’ve been much research but can’t find out what you did here. Thanks
I am planning to have Soundavo but not able to understand how to use RG6 coaxial cable to convert to RCA and put into RCA jack in your kitchen as a input
Absolutely great video! The keypad looks so clean, and the blue light gives it a well modern look. You mentioned another system that you recently installed; after having this in for a few months now, do you prefer this system of the other install? Thanks for posting, I'm hyped to get my system installed!
DJ Robbie Raaz If you haven't watched my other home audio videos they are worth watching! This system and the other I installed are almost literally identical in terms of hardware. So both are great and one is not better. Thanks!!
which cables would u recommend when the server room is about 13meters away from source. eg TV room is about 15meters away from server room. HDMI would affect Quality with length. using Denon Heos system
They wanted $9000 to put something like this in the home I’m about to move in lol good thing I didn’t have that kind of money now I can put it in myself
Yes speaker wire goes from the speakers directly to the amp, also same with the keypads. So everything "home runs" back to the amplifier. And the amplifier has the circuitry necessary to know what zones it needs to control based on the keypads being clicked.
My question is how do you calculate how many speakers and their ohms should I have in each zones? cause I wold want stronger power in living room than kitchen and haallways
You don't have to do any calculating this amplifier says that it outputs 25 watts @ 8 ohms so just use standard 8 ohm ceiling speakers. Trust me, it is plenty of power, despite what you think!!
Hi, Couple of questions please: 1- Are the Daytona Audio ceiling speakers need a housing to hold them up in ceiling or they can be fixed to the ceiling sheetrack? 2- Do I need to use the Cat5e Raiser or Plantun wire? 3- What cable I should use the TV HDMI cable? can the RG6 Coaxial cable be used as HDMI? Thanks a lot for your effort and sharing AJ
The speakers do not need an additional housing, they have a screw type clamp that fixes right on the sheetrock. It depends on where you live and your regulations, but in the USA for residential housing you do not need plenum. standard riser cable works but you need to check your own regulations. RG6 cannot be used as HDMI, you will need RCA cable for audio.
Thanks for your quick kind reply, what I need to use the HDMI cable for is to connect my IPTV box (Internet Streaming TV Service) which will be kept in my networking closet with my TV, so is the RCA cable can do the job?
I dont know what connections your IPTV box has, but it probably has an audio out jack. Maybe it is RCA cables, maybe it is something else. But you will ultimately need to get it into an RCA cable.
Look up the definition of a plenum, if you have a whole attic return system it is against US federal code to use riser cable in your attic, because plenum cable has a more fire retardant sheath. Some cities and states have code that requires all plenum cable no matter the location or use of the cable (though sometimes this is only for commercial). I've heard stories of inspectors just requiring plenum cable without the code requiring it and that's a shame really. 3 easy answers: 1) just use plenum cable 2) go ask your local electrical inspector 3) don't care and do what you want.
Awesome video! Do you need to use the wall plates to control the audio or can it all be done over chromecast audio source? edit: You already answered my question on one of your other videos! ua-cam.com/video/hH6FbcZpnsA/v-deo.html
Qosmo Dirst What was the video he explained this? I almost watched all of his videos but haven’t found it yet. Was he able to play to each zone or only all zones with the chromecast audio without using the keypads?
What are your other input sources? We are looking to wire for whole home audio but I would like each bedroom to be able to connect to their own speakers via Bluetooth or something like that so they can listen to their own music in their room or connect their AppleTV to the speakers in their own room, etc. Thank you for the help!
Check out my videos on the newer updated model the WS66i. Each bedroom does have their own speakers but they are not Bluetooth, they are normal wired in speakers. This system doesn't operate on Bluetooth. Now for the WS66i they have 2 built in wireless streamers, they operate on your network and not Bluetooth. But the speakers are still wired in
@@TheKMZ1 Yeah I've watched a lot of your other content recently and have seen the updated amplifier but am still not sure what you are using as your different input sources. Is everything just RCA input and that's all you can do? So if it's a TV or a Projector or if you want to listen to music from your phone it all has to be done through the RCA inputs?
Hi, very thorough and informative videos. I watched your whole amp and pre-wired journey. I want to set up something similar and want to ask if you know if it's possible to multipurpose 5 ceiling speakers that are already wired to a 5.1 surround sound receiver and use them through zone 1 on an amp through the receiver while watching TV, but also use them independently through a different zone in which they are directly wired to the amp on a different zone. I guess I would do to sets of wiring, one from speaker to receiver and the other one from the speaker to the amp. Can that be done? Is there a better way? Is there a risk with double powering the speakers?
check my channel, i have lots of videos! But in particular you should check out these 2 ua-cam.com/video/hH6FbcZpnsA/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/VMUl4TANpmw/v-deo.html
I’m confused on the hook up of the sources what do you have playing the music is instantly on when you turn on a keypad and what type of cable do I run to use tv as a source ?
TheKMZ1 thanks bro !!!!!! I didn’t think you was going to answer my question I’ll be ordering my Monoprice 6 Zone Home Audio just doing all my homework first!!
Awesome setup. I'm looking to install the same setup but I'm having trouble figuring out what speakers to buy. The system mentions 25 watt per channel, if I get a speaker that says 350 watt will it still work? Any suggestions on which speakers to buy?
I would be skeptical that 350 watts is the RMS value. That sounds more like a max value, which you should never look at. But i would recommend getting a speaker as close to 25 watts RMS as you can. I probably would not go above 50 but i try to match things up perfectly. Underpowering a speaker can be just as damaging if not more, than overpowering. My speaker suggestions are in the description of the video. Thanks!
@@TheKMZ1 Thanks! Next time I won't skim the description so quickly, hehe. In your opinion, would a pair of those speakers be enough for a garage that's about 25' x 30' about 12' tall? If not would I have enough flexibility to run 2 pair without an additional preamp?
@@jaredwollan1952 the black indoor outdoor speakers I used (so not the in ceiling) would definitely be more than enough, they are great speakers and get very loud, bass response is actually surprisingly good. You will not be let down
We have been enjoying our monoprice whole house setup for over a year now with a massive thanks to yourself with your video and guidance but have hit a problem which I hope is minor. Just upgraded from the iPhone X to the 13pro and with the contract package I get free Apple Music but for some reason I’m unable to see chrome cast on the AirPlay options and simultaneously cannot find the chrome cast audio app or even find it in the App Store. Any ideas what my options might be?
Right you are! Thanks again! Can I just ask I’ve got one keypad that no longer powers up I’ve taken that one out as I wasn’t using them all, is there a common fault easy to fix issue going on?
@@stevenblack9644 I'm not aware of any specific reason that it would have failed. I've not heard of any keypad issues and I've never had any. I can get you a replacement tho I think I know where some may be
For existing drywall work, the standard orange Carlin ones do cause the faceplate to slightly stick out. For new construction those Carlin boxes do not. I have not looked much more into other existing drywall work boxes
Have you come across the Factor Electronics V66? It has the same form factor and the same exact ports and switches as the Monoprice Set up, except the blue lights in front of the monoprice is Red in the factor electronics v66 amp, in this case I wonder who is copying who or what exactly is going on with the same chassis and different brand names.
Toby Kez they are all the exact same just rebranded. There must be 1 manufacturer that you can buy these from and market them under your own brand. Yes I've seen it and it's the same exact thing, just a different looking keypad.
I sold a house last year where I had a Nuvo Simplese whole audio system. I am building a new home in a couple of months. I would like your opinion on the this monoprice audio amp. Would you use again? Any issues or problems since install. Sources and zones working ok?
Can you remotely control what input source each zone is using. I would probably use my Chromecast audio for 99% of the streaming too, but I would want to be able to force all zones or a group of zones to switch to that input when I cast to them. Or... do you have to manually switch to that input by going to each room and touching the keypads like you did? BTW... they couldn't flip that RJ-45 jack so that the tab faces out?
With the chromecast do notifications and things like that come through if you’re using your phone? Can you still use your phone and listen to audio from a different app on the phone while still streaming music?
Notifications and other things like calls don't come through. From what I've read, when you use spotify for example, the actual Chromecast makes a connection to spotify and is streaming directly from the chromecast...as opposed it it streaming from your phone, then to the chromecast. Now if you are mirroring your phones audio to it, then yes I think whatever audio comes out your phone goes to it (so calls and notifications probably) just so you know, they did quit making the chromecast audios
@@wlms04 mine still works great, hopefully pandora/spotify don t get rid of the casting support but so far still works awesome! I think you can get them on ebay still
Joe L it's got a basement and the main level. There is no top story of the house. Above the kitchen and everywhere else above the main level is the attic. If you have a house which has rooms built into the attic then your job running wires is a lot harder lol
i'm having problem connecting this amplifier to the TV source using RCA cable, i won't play sound . I'm not sure what am i doing wrong, can you please help?
If you have a AV receiver with zone 2, I'd recommend using that. If your connected directly to a satelite or cable box, you'll have to go into your box setting and change audio from HDMI, I'm assuming thats how your TV is plugged up, to RCA.
Andrew Anderson this amp has pre amp outputs so you can hook up an external amp. If you want a sub or more speakers you'd have to use an external amp hooked up to it with those pre amp
Ervin Woodard this system doesn't have support for that. It has a PA functionality where an input hooked up to that would trigger all zones but that would require some kind of custom work with the doorbell. This is a cheap (but great) system and unfortunately it doesn't have every bell and whistle
I just moved to a house with a similar system installed and cannot get the damn thing to work. I know it was working when I got the house cause the seller was playing music on it then she took the amp with her. I purchased an amp and no sound is coming out. Driving me crazy
@@TheKMZ1 Kind of a random amp but one that others have connected to similar speakers. What Im starting to think is that the amp might not be compatible with the volume control otherwise I cant imagine it would not work
I was looking for you on Instagram but couldn't find your site.. I got a question, I just ordered this system but I want to put more than one speaker per room, is that possible? I was also trying to get a 5.1 in the leaving room and master bedroom and the rest of the house I'm cool with 2 speakers (kitchen, kids room, bathrooms, garage)
I do not have instagram but i have a website. But anyway, this system is not designed or meant to take the place of a 5.1 surround sound. It's purpose is whole home audio, 2 speakers (L and R) per zone, although you can do a Mono mode with only 1 speaker in that zone but the majority of it's purpose is 2 speakers per zone. You could do 4 speakers in a zone with some wiring in series/parallel but again i'm speaking to what it was designed for 95% of it's installs. My recommendation would be if you want 5.1 then do a separate thing for that, but if you are ok having TV /movies play through in ceiling speakers, maybe for party's or something then do that as a source, but i would not use this as a surround replacement.
Thanks for that quick reply!! Can I get your website.. I got one other question, can i add a volume controller to the speakers, what I'm trying to do right here is that if a get 4 speakers in one of the zones I can might get all the power out of 2 speakers that I am using, supposing that 2 are in the room and the other 2 in the bathroom ( the bathroom can lower the volume to cero)
how about wireless access to your music? Is there options for that? I've been looking at Sonos but I am not willing to spend the kind of money required for Sonos.
It is possible using a raspberry pi and some software running on it. But it's not possible without something external like that because it's not natively built in. But yes possible
Yes you could use the preouts and a seperate Amp (more available power) or a "passive speaker selector" (less available power) but both solutions would mean sharing a keypad for both locations, but it seems you understand that caveat already. You could then use the app to control whichever location doesn't have a keypad.
I like your set up, i'm thinking about doing something similar. One question, in the main room, i want to run a home theater set of speakers and I was thinking using the Monoprice controller that you have and feed Zone 1/ Source 1/Music into my home theatre receiver where it will route the sound to all 5.1 speakers in the main room. The other rooms, those stereo speakers can just connect directly to this controller. Does this Monoprice have the line out? Would that work? Does the keypad control the line out volume as well? Thanks
Check out my new videos on my channel, I think you'll really like them. There is a new version of this amp out as well and I've got a discount code. But to answer your question, yes these about have pre amp out connections using RCA cables. What that will do is pass the volume and source/eq data into an external amp and yes the keypads still control the volume through that amp. Check out the video on my channel about pre amp out!
@@TheKMZ1 Awesome!!! I'm going to try and do my best to replicate what you've done up here in Canada. Still trying to source the monoprice unit. They are sold out all over up here. I'm working with a new build at the rough in stage, so I have decent flexibility. Any final tips? Cheers
@@jeremyhayward4099 A lot of people in Canada have bought my android app. Must be pretty popular l..Not many tips, if you read the manual these things are very easy to install!
So I’m stuck now... on the rj45 board for the controllers there are 7 sockets on the rear and 1 on the front that’s one more than needed or am I looking at it wrong? Also I’ve got 2 powering up but don’t function where as I’ve got one works perfect and the other has issues with volume increase and power button? Help 🤣
Check to make sure you have set the keypad addresses correctly. Those are the dip switches ( on on off) switches on the back of the keypad. There are 7 sockets on the rear, because you can connect an ethernet cable from that 7th socket, into another keypad hub, and add more keypads. So that is how you chain another keypad block. Have you seen my new video? ua-cam.com/video/VMUl4TANpmw/v-deo.html
Got it all up and running and works a treat! From what I can see the app is no longer available for the iPhone but doesn’t matter too much as I have the Chromecast
This is a kit system, meaning you need the amplifier for this keypad to work. It's not a general keypad that will work with other units. But, to answer your question it is this keypad www.soundavo.com/products/k-1-individual-keypad-for-ws66i-ms66-series-multi-room-audio-systems
Looks and sounds good. Future inspiration for my home. Only thing I would have done differently is not done the extension cord through the cabinets but installed another outlet inside of the cabinet. Other than that GREAT JOB!
Thanks for the video -- this may be the answer to replacing my 12 year old whole home 12 zone Elan System. One thought. I use the long range Audio Engine B1 bluetooth receiver vs the chromecast audio receiver you show. I like to have my music voice controlled via alexa (amazon music, pandora, iphone music in itunes library, etc.) and I can play all this by telling Alexa to connect to bluetooth (then alexa connects to audio engine B1), then I can request specific song by name, or artist or station type (from either Amazon or Pandora). I can thumbs up or down songs, skip songs, raise or lower volume, switch stations, etc. all by voice. You can also use NAS drives and Plex and have Alexa control your hard drive music this way as well.
I would think this would be doable. Just hook 2 inputs to one speaker, assuming they are both analog connections with the red and black wires. Then do the same for the other speakers within the 5.1 setup.
Maannnn you really like your music ... thats a nice system., also ., nice house man ., and that tune is cool too ., i Shazam it .. for those who wants to know is warm blood by flor .
Hi! I just bought a home, it has about 4-5 roof speakers. I don't think there is a remote nor an amplifier that came with it. I have little knowledge of how to wire and things like that. Can anyone help me out? Thanks! :D
Why are so many men handymen so boring and never show any emotion when they have just installed something so big and all the lady’s standing there are screaming and are so happy
you just earn a new subscriber, great info in this video, well explained, just what I was looking for :). Question 1.- can you provide or add in the description the rca wall plate you used for the audio sources? Question 2.- Can you provide or add in the description the RCA cables you used for this install? Question 3.-Which speaker cable would you suggest to buy that is code for new construction? Question 4.- did you use cat 5, cat 6 or cat7 Ethernet cable? I'm looking forward to see which plans you have for your smart home.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 1) I used keystone wall plates from Monoprice, and bought all of the keystone jacks from monoprice (i've added links to the description) 2) An RCA cable is a really simple cable. To make your own RCA cable you would use RG6 cable. RG6 cable is the same type of cable you would use to run cable tv in your house, except with a different end on it. (i've added a link to the RG6 cable that i use) 3) If you are doing construction in a residential building and not commercial, i believe it just needs to be CL2 rated. Most speaker cable you would buy is already ok to run in houses. I would suggest you use 14 guage speaker wire, i used 12 guage and it was a little over kill since i wasnt doing that long of runs. If you are doing very long runs, then i would say use 12 guage. (i've added a link to the speaker wire i used) 4) I used cat 5e cable for my install because i ran out of cat 6. I wired my parents entire house with cat 6 though, so you can use either. I like cat 6, because it has the extra plastic insert in the cable, which keeps it stiffer when running, which is helpful. (link to that cable is also in the description now!)
That ethernet connection is holy fuck stupid.... WHY ON EARTH would a company think it is a GOOD IDEA to have the release FACING the board?!?! That makes removing it (if you ever need to) extremely difficult! Specially if you use a snagless terminated cable....
I have always wanted to do this kind of system in my house, very helpful video sir..is possible to give me a list of everything you used in this set up please , ,keep it up
3:01 the best DAC for your buck Edit: have you tried the optical input? You can get an optical mini cable to hook up to the Chromecast Audio and even stream at 98k pcm...if the app you're using allows for it
The quality will be 120% better if he change the cable. Let me explain - On amps, RCA inputs not digital. Those are analog inputs which means the signal is pre processed which means the chromecast converted digital signal to analog. Over optical there's no dac used. What comes in, that's go out without any conversion. If your amp or avr is equipped with spdif, use optical connection in between. Your amp or avr has a better dac built in :)
Hey everyone! I have published an android app which can now control these amplifiers if you don't have an Apple device. Search Google play for Monoprice and you should find it. It's called monoprice whole home audio control. Stay tuned for upcoming videos discussing the app!
I did a very similar install except the placement of my unit. I used OSD MAX12 for mine and I have 22 speakers. 4-5 speakers per zone for 5 Zones then outside zone is 2 6" rock speakers. I used Dayton audio in-wall speaker expanders so i could power more speakers per zone. I control the unit with both wall keypads and Android app.
I'll start by saying thank you for the videos! They are a huge help as I'm planning my whole home audio set up. How would I add a powered/active subwoofer to a standard 2 speaker zone? I thought it was the pre-amp outs, but after watching your video it looks like I have to use either the speaker outputs or the pre-amp out independently, they cannot be used in conjunction with each other. Am I understanding that correctly?
And you understand that quad shield is the exact same as wrapping your preciousness in a single layer. Quad shield my ring, loser, with about a q million more banked than me. God I suck. Your shit is logical. You ARE the guy WHILE being the guy behind the guy behind the guy. "So let's go ahead and turn this volume up." Bad Ass
Has anyone had an issues with turning on the keypads. Everything has been working, only noticed recently an issue. The power is on, keypad are all lit blue but I'm not able to turn on all the keypads except 1. I then disconnected all. Reconnected 1 by 1, it working until I got to 2 zones. I test the connection with tester all working. The 1 zone that works has been disconnected to allow other zones to work. I'm confused and there is no help I can find so far. PLEASE HELP
Hi, this is really a nice video. I learned how to conned chromecast from this video. I just moved into a new place and wondering how to connect my tv in master bed room to this monoprice amplifier system. Appreciate any direction. I am not much of a networking guy. My system is in my living room downstairs. I have a network switch with blue plugin.
How to I hook up tv to receiver? RCA cables with a adapter? And Ethernet cord you need a splitter? Can you send me some links? Thanks great video I'm getting mine this week
Good video about the Monoprice system, I want to know how to connect the PA input on the Amp so I can use it to make an announcement like dinner is ready over the system
I have been whole house amps for my new home. The only thing I can't get an answer to is My receiver is in my family room and TV. Do I need to run a separate receiver for radio to the amp?
That green key stone jack you mention why nothing connects to it what is its purpose there? I am a little confuse with the eternet cable from the amplifier do i need to run a separate cable from amplifier to speaker for each zone. Please help me understand before i buy this thing thanks in advance
can multiple users airplay say spotify simultaneously on different zones? For instance. . if I am in the garage and my wife is in the master bath .. can we each airplay our own spotify simultaneously on the 2 different zones? ... awesome setup thanks for the vid!
You can with the WS66i. Check my WS66i videos on my channel, this amp is a new upgraded model and it has 2 wireless streamers in it, so yes you can do what you are wanting with streaming 2 things to it. I have a discount code for like $500 off of that unit
I am planning to setup a 12-zone for my new build. I am a rookie in this with some basic knowledge. Few questions. 1) How did you terminate the CAT wiring behind the faceplate on the cabinet? 2) How did those 6 zone CAT wires get plugged to the receiver? 3) I need help setting up the speaker CAT6 (?) or CAT 5E connections with DIP switch 4) Did you hook up any AV receivers as an input source or use only chrome cast? 5) I may need help setting up a TV connection in the game room for playing tv sound on the speakers while watching TV, is RCA the only option? Any other option? I did request for your parent's 12 zone setup. Please send me the link. Thanks
I bought a house where such system was already built in by home designer/constructor. I never ran it cause it makes me feel disgust, kind of disrespect for music. Cannot imagine why the heck someone would want such system, it sound crap. This is not how you listen music.
Good Video! I think you should do a video showing your technique on how you ran your wires, as that is something that i'd (plus many others) be interested in watching/learning, as that has so many different applications that just audio. Subscribed!
THE BEST DEMO OF WHOLE-HOME AUDIO I EVER SEEN ON UA-cam!
I've got more coming
Without a doubt! Don't know how many times I've watched this video
I completely agree.... And this was 4yrs ago. I need this setup today!
Can you please explain how the coaxial cables terminate at the source end? How do you go from coaxial to the red and white RCA input. I’ve been much research but can’t find out what you did here. Thanks
By the way the connectors are Phoenix connectors not Keystone.
I am planning to have Soundavo but not able to understand how to use RG6 coaxial cable to convert to RCA and put into RCA jack in your kitchen as a input
Great video. How would you connect a Sonos Connect Amp to one of the input sources?
Wow.. Great job explaining what you've done.. Fantastic!
Hi, can you explain how you did the chrome set up. I got a system from my previous owner. But no clue on it.
Absolutely great video! The keypad looks so clean, and the blue light gives it a well modern look. You mentioned another system that you recently installed; after having this in for a few months now, do you prefer this system of the other install?
Thanks for posting, I'm hyped to get my system installed!
DJ Robbie Raaz If you haven't watched my other home audio videos they are worth watching! This system and the other I installed are almost literally identical in terms of hardware. So both are great and one is not better. Thanks!!
which cables would u recommend when the server room is about 13meters away from source. eg TV room is about 15meters away from server room. HDMI would affect Quality with length. using Denon Heos system
amzn.to/3scJfsb actually you can get good quality HDMI cables up to 100 ft! could even get less if you need.. 50 ft... 75 ft.
They wanted $9000 to put something like this in the home I’m about to move in lol good thing I didn’t have that kind of money now I can put it in myself
Mario Carb wow!
Great set up. Where is the cat 5 wire going from the keypads? Also, are speaker wires going directly to the speakers from the amplifier?
Yes speaker wire goes from the speakers directly to the amp, also same with the keypads. So everything "home runs" back to the amplifier. And the amplifier has the circuitry necessary to know what zones it needs to control based on the keypads being clicked.
Ha… The amp is like a mullet. Business in the front party in the back!
My question is how do you calculate how many speakers and their ohms should I have in each zones? cause I wold want stronger power in living room than kitchen and haallways
You don't have to do any calculating this amplifier says that it outputs 25 watts @ 8 ohms so just use standard 8 ohm ceiling speakers. Trust me, it is plenty of power, despite what you think!!
Hi, Couple of questions please:
1- Are the Daytona Audio ceiling speakers need a housing to hold them up in ceiling or they can be fixed to the ceiling sheetrack?
2- Do I need to use the Cat5e Raiser or Plantun wire?
3- What cable I should use the TV HDMI cable? can the RG6 Coaxial cable be used as HDMI?
Thanks a lot for your effort and sharing
AJ
The speakers do not need an additional housing, they have a screw type clamp that fixes right on the sheetrock. It depends on where you live and your regulations, but in the USA for residential housing you do not need plenum. standard riser cable works but you need to check your own regulations. RG6 cannot be used as HDMI, you will need RCA cable for audio.
Thanks for your quick kind reply, what I need to use the HDMI cable for is to connect my IPTV box (Internet Streaming TV Service) which will be kept in my networking closet with my TV, so is the RCA cable can do the job?
I dont know what connections your IPTV box has, but it probably has an audio out jack. Maybe it is RCA cables, maybe it is something else. But you will ultimately need to get it into an RCA cable.
Look up the definition of a plenum, if you have a whole attic return system it is against US federal code to use riser cable in your attic, because plenum cable has a more fire retardant sheath. Some cities and states have code that requires all plenum cable no matter the location or use of the cable (though sometimes this is only for commercial). I've heard stories of inspectors just requiring plenum cable without the code requiring it and that's a shame really.
3 easy answers: 1) just use plenum cable 2) go ask your local electrical inspector 3) don't care and do what you want.
Have you had any issues with ground loop or hum coming from your other zones, with these distribution amplifiers? Thanks!
Awesome video! Do you need to use the wall plates to control the audio or can it all be done over chromecast audio source?
edit: You already answered my question on one of your other videos!
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Qosmo Dirst what was the answer?
@@Stone815 the answer was yes, you can play it all through chromecast.
Qosmo Dirst What was the video he explained this? I almost watched all of his videos but haven’t found it yet. Was he able to play to each zone or only all zones with the chromecast audio without using the keypads?
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What are your other input sources? We are looking to wire for whole home audio but I would like each bedroom to be able to connect to their own speakers via Bluetooth or something like that so they can listen to their own music in their room or connect their AppleTV to the speakers in their own room, etc.
Thank you for the help!
Check out my videos on the newer updated model the WS66i. Each bedroom does have their own speakers but they are not Bluetooth, they are normal wired in speakers. This system doesn't operate on Bluetooth. Now for the WS66i they have 2 built in wireless streamers, they operate on your network and not Bluetooth. But the speakers are still wired in
@@TheKMZ1 Yeah I've watched a lot of your other content recently and have seen the updated amplifier but am still not sure what you are using as your different input sources. Is everything just RCA input and that's all you can do? So if it's a TV or a Projector or if you want to listen to music from your phone it all has to be done through the RCA inputs?
Hi, very thorough and informative videos. I watched your whole amp and pre-wired journey. I want to set up something similar and want to ask if you know if it's possible to multipurpose 5 ceiling speakers that are already wired to a 5.1 surround sound receiver and use them through zone 1 on an amp through the receiver while watching TV, but also use them independently through a different zone in which they are directly wired to the amp on a different zone. I guess I would do to sets of wiring, one from speaker to receiver and the other one from the speaker to the amp. Can that be done? Is there a better way? Is there a risk with double powering the speakers?
Have you seen my video on my channel talking about the pre amp outputs?
Looks good! Nicely done
I like this but having to go to each panel in each zone seems very outdated when a smart amp could do this from an app wirelessly.
There's an app for this! You don't technically need the keypads but I don't like being totally reliant on just an app so I like both
@@TheKMZ1 do elaborate on the app because now I am really curious. I honestly hate the keypads.
check my channel, i have lots of videos! But in particular you should check out these 2 ua-cam.com/video/hH6FbcZpnsA/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/VMUl4TANpmw/v-deo.html
I’m really impressed 👍🏾
I’m confused on the hook up of the sources what do you have playing the music is instantly on when you turn on a keypad and what type of cable do I run to use tv as a source ?
Check out my whole home audio series "whole home audio from start to finish"
Badass video!!! But how do I connect the global cache flex ip intachable flet or Chromecast!!!???
I have global cache videos on my channel explaining how it connects to the app!
TheKMZ1 thanks bro !!!!!! I didn’t think you was going to answer my question I’ll be ordering my Monoprice 6 Zone Home Audio just doing all my homework first!!
Great video! what is the maximum number of speakers that you have hooked up on a zone? do you feel that you could've added more?
Casey Jones technically you can have 4 speakers per zone but it gets wired a bit different. I recommend sticking with 2 if you are able to
Great video. I have 8ohm speakers at 50 watts. Do you know how many I can run per zone?
It's meant for running 2 speakers per zone, but with more advanced wiring you could get more
Check out my new video on my channel!
Thanks for the video. Maybe a rhetorical question but how or are you able to run 3 speakers in one zone?
Not really, best to do 2 per zone as it was designed
Awesome setup. I'm looking to install the same setup but I'm having trouble figuring out what speakers to buy. The system mentions 25 watt per channel, if I get a speaker that says 350 watt will it still work? Any suggestions on which speakers to buy?
I would be skeptical that 350 watts is the RMS value. That sounds more like a max value, which you should never look at. But i would recommend getting a speaker as close to 25 watts RMS as you can. I probably would not go above 50 but i try to match things up perfectly. Underpowering a speaker can be just as damaging if not more, than overpowering. My speaker suggestions are in the description of the video. Thanks!
@@TheKMZ1 Thanks! Next time I won't skim the description so quickly, hehe. In your opinion, would a pair of those speakers be enough for a garage that's about 25' x 30' about 12' tall? If not would I have enough flexibility to run 2 pair without an additional preamp?
@@jaredwollan1952 the black indoor outdoor speakers I used (so not the in ceiling) would definitely be more than enough, they are great speakers and get very loud, bass response is actually surprisingly good. You will not be let down
Somebody please tell the name of the song being played for demonstration....😅
We have been enjoying our monoprice whole house setup for over a year now with a massive thanks to yourself with your video and guidance but have hit a problem which I hope is minor. Just upgraded from the iPhone X to the 13pro and with the contract package I get free Apple Music but for some reason I’m unable to see chrome cast on the AirPlay options and simultaneously cannot find the chrome cast audio app or even find it in the App Store. Any ideas what my options might be?
I think it's called Google home now
Right you are! Thanks again! Can I just ask I’ve got one keypad that no longer powers up I’ve taken that one out as I wasn’t using them all, is there a common fault easy to fix issue going on?
@@stevenblack9644 I'm not aware of any specific reason that it would have failed. I've not heard of any keypad issues and I've never had any. I can get you a replacement tho I think I know where some may be
@@TheKMZ1 that’d be great if you could although I’m in the Uk
Have you found a drywall back box that doesn't extend out from the wall too far when the faceplate is mounted?
For existing drywall work, the standard orange Carlin ones do cause the faceplate to slightly stick out. For new construction those Carlin boxes do not. I have not looked much more into other existing drywall work boxes
Have you come across the Factor Electronics V66? It has the same form factor and the same exact ports and switches as the Monoprice Set up, except the blue lights in front of the monoprice is Red in the factor electronics v66 amp, in this case I wonder who is copying who or what exactly is going on with the same chassis and different brand names.
Toby Kez they are all the exact same just rebranded. There must be 1 manufacturer that you can buy these from and market them under your own brand. Yes I've seen it and it's the same exact thing, just a different looking keypad.
I just saw your & really impress. Can you send me the link how about complete system
Awesome video!
Pls I want to know how everything is been connected to the amplifier through the switch one you are using to control the speaker
It's all a kit, it comes with it.you can find the user manual online for this
Did you set your living room up with Atmos surround sound?
No
I sold a house last year where I had a Nuvo Simplese whole audio system. I am building a new home in a couple of months. I would like your opinion on the this monoprice audio amp. Would you use again? Any issues or problems since install. Sources and zones working ok?
I definitely still recommend this! I've put in a couple more since this video.no issues
Thanks bother keep up the excellent work!!
Can you remotely control what input source each zone is using. I would probably use my Chromecast audio for 99% of the streaming too, but I would want to be able to force all zones or a group of zones to switch to that input when I cast to them. Or... do you have to manually switch to that input by going to each room and touching the keypads like you did?
BTW... they couldn't flip that RJ-45 jack so that the tab faces out?
There is an android app, check my channel I've got a video! Thanks
With the chromecast do notifications and things like that come through if you’re using your phone? Can you still use your phone and listen to audio from a different app on the phone while still streaming music?
Notifications and other things like calls don't come through. From what I've read, when you use spotify for example, the actual Chromecast makes a connection to spotify and is streaming directly from the chromecast...as opposed it it streaming from your phone, then to the chromecast. Now if you are mirroring your phones audio to it, then yes I think whatever audio comes out your phone goes to it (so calls and notifications probably) just so you know, they did quit making the chromecast audios
TheKMZ1 Yes I know they quit making them, it’s unfortunate... I found something that Dayton Audio makes that may be a viable alternative
@@wlms04 mine still works great, hopefully pandora/spotify don t get rid of the casting support but so far still works awesome! I think you can get them on ebay still
How did you run the wiring on the first floor ceiling? Did you have to make access holes to run the wire then patch them up again?
Joe L no you have to get up in the attic and run the wires
So you have an attic on the first floor in a 2 story house? Is there not a room above your kitchen?
Joe L it's got a basement and the main level. There is no top story of the house. Above the kitchen and everywhere else above the main level is the attic. If you have a house which has rooms built into the attic then your job running wires is a lot harder lol
i'm having problem connecting this amplifier to the TV source using RCA cable, i won't play sound . I'm not sure what am i doing wrong, can you please help?
If you have a AV receiver with zone 2, I'd recommend using that. If your connected directly to a satelite or cable box, you'll have to go into your box setting and change audio from HDMI, I'm assuming thats how your TV is plugged up, to RCA.
Also make sure it's RCA audio out
Where is your parent's home video for 12-zone?
What fittings did you use to make your coax cable into RCA cables
RG6 to RCA compression connectors, available and all the main hardware stores, lowes, home depot, menards etc
Odd question, what were the songs that were on in this video?
P.s. awesome video!
How well does this work for adding more than two speakers per zone. And how about subs?
Andrew Anderson this amp has pre amp outputs so you can hook up an external amp. If you want a sub or more speakers you'd have to use an external amp hooked up to it with those pre amp
@@TheKMZ1 thanks, and great video!
Quick question, how would you hook up the door bell to the system?
Ervin Woodard this system doesn't have support for that. It has a PA functionality where an input hooked up to that would trigger all zones but that would require some kind of custom work with the doorbell. This is a cheap (but great) system and unfortunately it doesn't have every bell and whistle
I just moved to a house with a similar system installed and cannot get the damn thing to work. I know it was working when I got the house cause the seller was playing music on it then she took the amp with her. I purchased an amp and no sound is coming out. Driving me crazy
You purchased this amp or just some random amp?
@@TheKMZ1 Kind of a random amp but one that others have connected to similar speakers. What Im starting to think is that the amp might not be compatible with the volume control otherwise I cant imagine it would not work
I was looking for you on Instagram but couldn't find your site.. I got a question, I just ordered this system but I want to put more than one speaker per room, is that possible? I was also trying to get a 5.1 in the leaving room and master bedroom and the rest of the house I'm cool with 2 speakers (kitchen, kids room, bathrooms, garage)
I do not have instagram but i have a website. But anyway, this system is not designed or meant to take the place of a 5.1 surround sound. It's purpose is whole home audio, 2 speakers (L and R) per zone, although you can do a Mono mode with only 1 speaker in that zone but the majority of it's purpose is 2 speakers per zone. You could do 4 speakers in a zone with some wiring in series/parallel but again i'm speaking to what it was designed for 95% of it's installs. My recommendation would be if you want 5.1 then do a separate thing for that, but if you are ok having TV /movies play through in ceiling speakers, maybe for party's or something then do that as a source, but i would not use this as a surround replacement.
Thanks for that quick reply!! Can I get your website.. I got one other question, can i add a volume controller to the speakers, what I'm trying to do right here is that if a get 4 speakers in one of the zones I can might get all the power out of 2 speakers that I am using, supposing that 2 are in the room and the other 2 in the bathroom ( the bathroom can lower the volume to cero)
@@Abetto23 I think it sounds possible to be able to do that. A volume knob simply limits the resistance to control volume so it seems doable
Does this fit into a 19 inch rack? How many lots does to need? I'm guessing 2 slots is that right?
Zed Momirovski yeah a standard 19 inch rack and 2U
how about wireless access to your music? Is there options for that? I've been looking at Sonos but I am not willing to spend the kind of money required for Sonos.
It is possible using a raspberry pi and some software running on it. But it's not possible without something external like that because it's not natively built in. But yes possible
How much was the amp?
Can I add extra speakers if I don't care about the not being able to control the volume for the extra speakers? (ie basement)
Yes you could use the preouts and a seperate Amp (more available power) or a "passive speaker selector" (less available power) but both solutions would mean sharing a keypad for both locations, but it seems you understand that caveat already. You could then use the app to control whichever location doesn't have a keypad.
I like your set up, i'm thinking about doing something similar. One question, in the main room, i want to run a home theater set of speakers and I was thinking using the Monoprice controller that you have and feed Zone 1/ Source 1/Music into my home theatre receiver where it will route the sound to all 5.1 speakers in the main room. The other rooms, those stereo speakers can just connect directly to this controller. Does this Monoprice have the line out? Would that work? Does the keypad control the line out volume as well? Thanks
Check out my new videos on my channel, I think you'll really like them. There is a new version of this amp out as well and I've got a discount code. But to answer your question, yes these about have pre amp out connections using RCA cables. What that will do is pass the volume and source/eq data into an external amp and yes the keypads still control the volume through that amp. Check out the video on my channel about pre amp out!
Great video!!! How did you set up the volume control box outside?
It's in an on wall box, with a waterproof cover over attached to the on wall box
@@TheKMZ1 Awesome!!! I'm going to try and do my best to replicate what you've done up here in Canada. Still trying to source the monoprice unit. They are sold out all over up here. I'm working with a new build at the rough in stage, so I have decent flexibility. Any final tips? Cheers
@@jeremyhayward4099 A lot of people in Canada have bought my android app. Must be pretty popular l..Not many tips, if you read the manual these things are very easy to install!
@@TheKMZ1 There are allot of smart people up here, so that makes perfect sense ;).
@@TheKMZ1 hi I like to get a little help on my system
So I’m stuck now... on the rj45 board for the controllers there are 7 sockets on the rear and 1 on the front that’s one more than needed or am I looking at it wrong? Also I’ve got 2 powering up but don’t function where as I’ve got one works perfect and the other has issues with volume increase and power button? Help 🤣
Check to make sure you have set the keypad addresses correctly. Those are the dip switches ( on on off) switches on the back of the keypad. There are 7 sockets on the rear, because you can connect an ethernet cable from that 7th socket, into another keypad hub, and add more keypads. So that is how you chain another keypad block. Have you seen my new video? ua-cam.com/video/VMUl4TANpmw/v-deo.html
Ah that makes sense for additional keypads, so it doesn’t matter which port you plug the the keypads in the hub then?
@@stevenblack9644 correct it doesn't matter
Thanks for confirming, I’ll have a go tonight 🤞🏼
Got it all up and running and works a treat! From what I can see the app is no longer available for the iPhone but doesn’t matter too much as I have the Chromecast
Sir please you send the link of volume control
This is a kit system, meaning you need the amplifier for this keypad to work. It's not a general keypad that will work with other units. But, to answer your question it is this keypad www.soundavo.com/products/k-1-individual-keypad-for-ws66i-ms66-series-multi-room-audio-systems
Please watch my new video on my channel, and my other whole home audio videos to learn more about this system
If u u put speakers in the ceiling dont they disturb people im the next room if u have the system in one room
No, the speaker part is pointing down in the room it's in, so it's not throwing music in the attic, it's directionally going down in that room
Looks and sounds good. Future inspiration for my home. Only thing I would have done differently is not done the extension cord through the cabinets but installed another outlet inside of the cabinet. Other than that GREAT JOB!
Thanks for the video -- this may be the answer to replacing my 12 year old whole home 12 zone Elan System. One thought. I use the long range Audio Engine B1 bluetooth receiver vs the chromecast audio receiver you show. I like to have my music voice controlled via alexa (amazon music, pandora, iphone music in itunes library, etc.) and I can play all this by telling Alexa to connect to bluetooth (then alexa connects to audio engine B1), then I can request specific song by name, or artist or station type (from either Amazon or Pandora). I can thumbs up or down songs, skip songs, raise or lower volume, switch stations, etc. all by voice. You can also use NAS drives and Plex and have Alexa control your hard drive music this way as well.
Forgetting to turn off Bluetooth and end up playing porn thought the house 😂
It's funny because it's true.
lol
Just don't watch porn, perv.
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Boom boom clack boom boom ssssss clack
hey are you able to integrate a 5.1 surround sound system to the living room speaker and still be able to use the same speaker with the amp for music
Lmao... finally someone asked
Well? An answer would be nice ;-)
I would think this would be doable. Just hook 2 inputs to one speaker, assuming they are both analog connections with the red and black wires. Then do the same for the other speakers within the 5.1 setup.
Maannnn you really like your music ... thats a nice system., also ., nice house man ., and that tune is cool too ., i Shazam it .. for those who wants to know is warm blood by flor .
What’s the name of the first song though?
I just got mine done. It took me a week, but it was fun. I love the equipment and the sound.
Man this really makes me look forward to the day I own my own house so I can do something like this. Great setup
What’s up! Did you get one yet? 😀
Hi! I just bought a home, it has about 4-5 roof speakers. I don't think there is a remote nor an amplifier that came with it. I have little knowledge of how to wire and things like that. Can anyone help me out? Thanks! :D
Thanks for the video. The green connectors you refer to as keystones are actually Phoenix connectors.
Why are so many men handymen so boring and never show any emotion when they have just installed something so big and all the lady’s standing there are screaming and are so happy
you just earn a new subscriber, great info in this video, well explained, just what I was looking for :).
Question 1.- can you provide or add in the description the rca wall plate you used for the audio sources?
Question 2.- Can you provide or add in the description the RCA cables you used for this install?
Question 3.-Which speaker cable would you suggest to buy that is code for new construction?
Question 4.- did you use cat 5, cat 6 or cat7 Ethernet cable?
I'm looking forward to see which plans you have for your smart home.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
1) I used keystone wall plates from Monoprice, and bought all of the keystone jacks from monoprice (i've added links to the description)
2) An RCA cable is a really simple cable. To make your own RCA cable you would use RG6 cable. RG6 cable is the same type of cable you would use to run cable tv in your house, except with a different end on it. (i've added a link to the RG6 cable that i use)
3) If you are doing construction in a residential building and not commercial, i believe it just needs to be CL2 rated. Most speaker cable you would buy is already ok to run in houses. I would suggest you use 14 guage speaker wire, i used 12 guage and it was a little over kill since i wasnt doing that long of runs. If you are doing very long runs, then i would say use 12 guage. (i've added a link to the speaker wire i used)
4) I used cat 5e cable for my install because i ran out of cat 6. I wired my parents entire house with cat 6 though, so you can use either. I like cat 6, because it has the extra plastic insert in the cable, which keeps it stiffer when running, which is helpful. (link to that cable is also in the description now!)
Nice video, very detail explanation. Exactly what I was looking for. 10/10
Also would you beable to do a tv setup video on how you have your tv connected and all the different components
That ethernet connection is holy fuck stupid.... WHY ON EARTH would a company think it is a GOOD IDEA to have the release FACING the board?!?! That makes removing it (if you ever need to) extremely difficult! Specially if you use a snagless terminated cable....
Hikari yes I agree, I have had to remove them before and I have to use a small flathead to press it down lol
I have always wanted to do this kind of system in my house, very helpful video sir..is possible to give me a list of everything you used in this set up please , ,keep it up
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Edit: have you tried the optical input? You can get an optical mini cable to hook up to the Chromecast Audio and even stream at 98k pcm...if the app you're using allows for it
The quality will be 120% better if he change the cable. Let me explain - On amps, RCA inputs not digital. Those are analog inputs which means the signal is pre processed which means the chromecast converted digital signal to analog. Over optical there's no dac used. What comes in, that's go out without any conversion. If your amp or avr is equipped with spdif, use optical connection in between. Your amp or avr has a better dac built in :)
Awesome, though I'm surprised there isn't a smart phone app to control every room remotely
There is a smart phone app play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.monoprice.audiocontrol&hl=en_US
How did you get your Alexa to talk/play through your ceiling speakers?
Ervin Woodard RCA to 3.5 mini cable
Hey everyone! I have published an android app which can now control these amplifiers if you don't have an Apple device. Search Google play for Monoprice and you should find it. It's called monoprice whole home audio control. Stay tuned for upcoming videos discussing the app!
I did a very similar install except the placement of my unit. I used OSD MAX12 for mine and I have 22 speakers. 4-5 speakers per zone for 5 Zones then outside zone is 2 6" rock speakers. I used Dayton audio in-wall speaker expanders so i could power more speakers per zone. I control the unit with both wall keypads and Android app.
What android app do you use?
I'll start by saying thank you for the videos! They are a huge help as I'm planning my whole home audio set up. How would I add a powered/active subwoofer to a standard 2 speaker zone? I thought it was the pre-amp outs, but after watching your video it looks like I have to use either the speaker outputs or the pre-amp out independently, they cannot be used in conjunction with each other. Am I understanding that correctly?
I like your work. I’m building a new a house if I pay your expenses would you like Come install for me a system.
I'm quite busy, I wouldn't have time lol
And you understand that quad shield is the exact same as wrapping your preciousness in a single layer. Quad shield my ring, loser, with about a q million more banked than me. God I suck. Your shit is logical. You ARE the guy WHILE being the guy behind the guy behind the guy.
"So let's go ahead and turn this volume up."
Bad Ass
Good video. Is there any way to implement a mic in the keypads? I'm curious if Alexa/Google home can be integrated into this
Not into the keypads no, the amp itself has a PA functionality though. Currently no alexa or Google home integration
Has anyone had an issues with turning on the keypads. Everything has been working, only noticed recently an issue. The power is on, keypad are all lit blue but I'm not able to turn on all the keypads except 1. I then disconnected all. Reconnected 1 by 1, it working until I got to 2 zones. I test the connection with tester all working. The 1 zone that works has been disconnected to allow other zones to work. I'm confused and there is no help I can find so far. PLEASE HELP
Hi, this is really a nice video. I learned how to conned chromecast from this video. I just moved into a new place and wondering how to connect my tv in master bed room to this monoprice amplifier system. Appreciate any direction. I am not much of a networking guy. My system is in my living room downstairs. I have a network switch with blue plugin.
can this also be connected to a mic so lets say if i have to call the entire family members in different rooms for dinner they all can hear ?
How to I hook up tv to receiver? RCA cables with a adapter? And Ethernet cord you need a splitter? Can you send me some links? Thanks great video I'm getting mine this week
Good video about the Monoprice system, I want to know how to connect the PA input on the Amp so I can use it to make an announcement like dinner is ready over the system
I have been whole house amps for my new home. The only thing I can't get an answer to is My receiver is in my family room and TV. Do I need to run a separate receiver for radio to the amp?
How can I get this type of Amplifier in Nigeria with this type of control?
Can you give diagram illustration of the entire connection please
Can you add one or two subwoofers to this system? Also how do you add one or more Apple TV’s to run to different rooms?
The new chromecast doesnt have the jack port. What would you use to stream music with an iphone wirelessly from spotify lets say?
Good job what ever song your playing don't do your sound system any justice or it speaker on your phone sound distorted. Need external mic.
That green key stone jack you mention why nothing connects to it what is its purpose there? I am a little confuse with the eternet cable from the amplifier do i need to run a separate cable from amplifier to speaker for each zone. Please help me understand before i buy this thing thanks in advance
Idk why there is an extra one but everything is great with this system you won't be let down
How do you run the RG6 cable notice you had one from the box to the tv however the remaining that's in the cabinet where exactly you have it wire to
please , what is the wall mount box dimensions in ua-cam.com/video/n3sbCfeM984/v-deo.html in inches/cm for keypad
can multiple users airplay say spotify simultaneously on different zones? For instance. . if I am in the garage and my wife is in the master bath .. can we each airplay our own spotify simultaneously on the 2 different zones? ... awesome setup thanks for the vid!
You can with the WS66i. Check my WS66i videos on my channel, this amp is a new upgraded model and it has 2 wireless streamers in it, so yes you can do what you are wanting with streaming 2 things to it. I have a discount code for like $500 off of that unit
I needed help figuring out how to work a system that's existing and new owners need to figure out how to use it. Where to start to look for it?
I am planning to setup a 12-zone for my new build. I am a rookie in this with some basic knowledge. Few questions. 1) How did you terminate the CAT wiring behind the faceplate on the cabinet? 2) How did those 6 zone CAT wires get plugged to the receiver? 3) I need help setting up the speaker CAT6 (?) or CAT 5E connections with DIP switch
4) Did you hook up any AV receivers as an input source or use only chrome cast? 5) I may need help setting up a TV connection in the game room for playing tv sound on the speakers while watching TV, is RCA the only option? Any other option? I did request for your parent's 12 zone setup. Please send me the link. Thanks
I have a UA-cam series on my channel, called whole home audio from start to finish. Check it out, it should help you!
I bought a house where such system was already built in by home designer/constructor. I never ran it cause it makes me feel disgust, kind of disrespect for music. Cannot imagine why the heck someone would want such system, it sound crap. This is not how you listen music.
Great video... Please what is the power ratings (nominal and peak) of the ceiling speakers you used?
RMS 25 watts, peak 50 watts (www.daytonaudio.com/index.php/cs620c-6-1-2-2-way-ceiling-speaker-pair.html)
A lot of work. Good job. There has gotta be an easier way.. Have you heard of a portable transistor radio?
Skip Rope - can you get those with both FM AND AM? If not, I’ll just keep using my Walkman...