Audio and Video Inside and Out
By Grant Clauser
Simple operation is what completes a complex system.

Retrofitting a full automation system into an existing home that wasn’t originally wired for one is always a big challenge, for both the integrator and the home owner.

In this case, the homeowners liked the traditional, colonial look of their home, and didn’t want technology to be an intrusive element, but they still wanted the benefits of the best technology at a reasonable budget.



The home, located in Lake Wales, Fl, got the complete audio/video and control treatment from Home Sound Solutions for less than $50,000. The gorgeous three-bedroom home includes an office and media room, as well as a detached guest house. The owners were looking for a whole house audio system, plus an impressive home theater system for enjoying moves and TV. It was important that the system be reliable and very easy to operate. Also, being Florida, the owners wanted to incorporate their outdoor space, which included an extensive deck and pool.

For the multiroom audio option, Home Sound Solutions went with a Crestron system and Crestron touchpanels located throughout the house. A Crestron wireless TPS-6X was included that allows a user to walk anywhere and still control all the audio sources and zones. They can even use it outside, because it has a 300-foot range.

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