Design Considerations for a Connected Audio/Video System

The Residential Systems objective 2.1 states that the test taker should have knowledge of residential audio/video system designs. Examples of considerations for these designs include

  • Dedicated versus distributed system

  • Whole home systems

  • Remote access

  • Zoning distribution

Dedicated Versus Distributed Systems

A key design consideration for home audio/video systems is the choice between a dedicated versus distributed system. Features of each of these designs are summarized in the following paragraphs.

Dedicated Audio/Video System Design

A dedicated system design places all the audio/video equipment in one location. This is the typical design choice for a home theater system where a location such ...

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