Tagged: multiroom audio
9 articles we've published with this tag.
Why statement systems still get beaten by the zone two speakerA $150,000 reference system is only as good as the worst-sounding zone it's networked to. Here's why multiroom integration is the statement system's real weak point.By Sofia Laurent
Streaming a subwoofer's EQ filters: why your network player might be the bottleneckYour sub's miniDSP or app-based EQ can only act on a signal your streamer hasn't already mangled. Here's where network audio and bass management actually interact.By Theo Mensah
Multiroom ecosystems compared: what actually happens when you leave the appSonos, AirPlay 2, Chromecast and open-standard multiroom all promise the same thing. Here's what breaks when you mix brands, rooms and speakers in a real Australian house.By Jonno Fraser
Multiroom volume mismatch: why zone two never sounds rightEvery multiroom install has a zone that never quite matches the others for loudness. Here's what actually causes it and the fixes that hold.By Jonno Fraser
One streaming library, six rooms: taming multiroom when every zone plays something differentRunning different music in every room isn't a firmware bug — it's how multiroom actually gets used. Here's how to set it up so it stays reliable.By Priya Anand
Why your multiroom volumes never match (and how to actually fix it)Same track, same app, different loudness in every room. Here's the actual engineering reason multiroom volume matching fails, and how to fix it properly.By Marcus Vale
Streaming resolution vs your ISP: why the bottleneck usually isn't your networkBlaming the NBN for dropouts and dumbed-down streams? I measured the actual bandwidth hi-res audio needs and it's rarely the wire that's the problem.By Marcus Vale
Build a multiroom audio system without blowing your budgetBuilding a multiroom audio system doesn't need a $5,000 dealer quote. Dave Okafor compares Sonos, Cast, AirPlay 2 and WiiM so you can spend wisely in Australia.By Dave Okafor
Sonos returns to profit under permanent CEO Tom ConradSonos returns to profit with its first positive Q2 adjusted EBITDA in four years. Marcus Vale unpacks what Tom Conrad's recovery means for Australian buyers.By Marcus Vale