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[WorldLeader]

Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
Yes, but not seriously
What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
The experience and knowledge that you gain from learning how to set up a wiring system. Also, having a unified arrangement for all your needs.
What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured wiring system?
Price and setup
What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
Local specialists.
Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
I would try to do all that I could myself.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Contest Questions:

1) Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
Yes.

2) What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
Organization/Neatness.

3) What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured wiring system?
Knowledge and cost.

4) What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
None, until now.

5) Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
Right now I would hire a pro. After I gain some more knoledge on the subject I may do it my self to save some money.

SBF1

 

[Vart]

1. No. I rent an apartment.
2. Neatness
3. Cost
4. None
5. I would probably do it myself.

 

[Olewen2002]

1. Yes
2.Having out of sight cable management and extensibility into other rooms in a house
3. Determining my needs
4. none come to mind
5. Hire

 

[Jason Coleman]

Contest Questions:
Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
Absolutely. We're in a 2.5 year old house and we're looking at distributing audio and video to the majority of the house while we finish our basement this fall.
What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
The efficiency of the system and ease of use. We need something that will meet the needs of our audio and video distribution wishes, but it's crucial that it's easy for everybody to use. The WAF is critical...
What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured wiring system?
Confidence that the product will meet our needs adequately. We're not looking for perfection (though that would be nice), we're looking for something functional and easy to use.
What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
It has to be Russound...because we have a few friends that have installed extensive whole-house A/V systems recently and they have gone with Russound. Additionally, I needed a "through the solid cabinet door" IR solution, and Russound had the product. By the way... I checked Impact Acoustics first... I've purchased all of my HDMI cabling from you guys and I know that you carry a superior product!
Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
I absolutely would install it myself. I've wired several home theater setups myself, but I would probably call upon the experience of my friends that have had experience with whole-house A/V systems.

J.

 

[talannar]

1. Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
No, I haven't

2. What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
Neatness

3. What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured wiring system?
Cost

4. What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
I can't think of one

5. Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
Definately hire

 

[Slats]

1. Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
Yes, very small scale for networking and audio

2. What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
More flexible installation options

3. What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured wiring system?
Cost and diffculty putting the system in

4. What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
Impact acoustics..as of 5 min ago.

5. Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
myself until I mess it up and then I'll have to hire someone to fix it.

 

[abboudc]

Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
No i haven't.

What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
All wires being hidden and centralized

What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured wiring system?
I'm not that good at fishing wires.

What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
None

Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
Hire an integrator.

 

[Tsunamii]

1)Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
Yes

2)What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
Single point access for maintance and planning

3)What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured wiring system?
cost and time

4)What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
From Impact to cables to go. also Onq

5)Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
Hire

 

[279BLUE]

1. Yes I did it last year when we remodeled our house.
2. It is great to have all the wiring I will ever need in place so I can grow & expand my audio/video/comp. system with ease.
3. None.
4. Leviton
5. Did it myself. Would have been nice to have a complete guide on how to install. I had to search the internet and try to figure out what to buy & how to install it. Didn't find a single source that answered all my questions.

 

[kono144]

1) No
2) Having one system that connected together should make it easier to upgrade. Like adding network or cable liner.
3) Installing in a finished house or basement.
4) None
5) Depends, I will try my best to figure out how to install it myself because I am cheap and I am an engineer.

 

[MSEQUEIRA]

1. yes
2. everything being neat and concealed
3. cost and time
4. none
5. do it myself till i get stuck, then outsource

 

[djoxygen]

Contest Questions:

1. Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
2. What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
3. What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured wiring system?
4. What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
5. Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?

1 - Yes
2 - Reliability, flexibility, and ease of trouble-shooting. Oh, wait... that's 3 aspects.
3 - Trying to install it in a town-house with no un-finished surfaces.
4 - None
5 - If there's low-voltage wiring to be done, I'll be doing it myself.

 

[jcPanny]

Structured wiring

1. Have you considered installing a residential structured wiring system?
I have considered a whole house audio system but was not planing on phone, video, and a profesional cabinet.

2. What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?
Audio VCs and wiring. Professional enclosure. All the cables and connectors are included.

3. What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a
residential structured wiring system?
Existing home makes wiring more difficult. House is only 3 bdrm and multiple video feeds are not necessary. This would be a DIY project. Cost of the kit.

4. What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
Belden cable.

5. Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
Self. Might work with an integrator if I was designing a HT for a new construction home.

 

[Jottle]

1. No
2. Out of sight installation (relatively little experience necessary)
3. Proper professional installation
4. None
5. Would hire an integrator

 

[ForMiseri]

Have You considered installing a residential structured wiring system?

Yes

What aspect of a residential structured wiring system interests you the most?

Neatness, smooth aesthetic appearance, simplified access to great audio/ video/ gaming in any area of the home.

What is the greatest barrier you face in purchasing/installing a residential structured structured wiring system?

COST!

What manufacturer immediately comes to mind when you think of the term residential structured wiring?
None.

Would you install a residential structured wiring system yourself or would you hire an integrator?
Absolutely myself. I love this sort of endeavor!

 

[TheBattler]

1. Not anything like a system, more like passing one or two wires behind the drywalling.
2. Convenience, knowing I won't have to draw diagrams to pass some cables when I bring that sub home.
3. Definitely the installation aspect, although I can't say I've actively looked for an installer, but the process seems tedious.
4. Rives, although they just design.
5. Given extremely clear, concise instructions I'd give it my best attempt. I know room structures and other factors vary greatly so this might be a stretch. Although, a pair of instructions for given room types (think garage, basement etc.) seems plausible.

 

[SKINNER]

1.YES
2. cleanliness/organization
3. finished home; no desire to fish wires through walls
4. None
5. Myself

 

[AccessHA]

1. Yes
2. Organization
3. Retrofitting older home
4. Leviton
5. Yes, I would install it myself

 

[steinoch]

Impact Acoustics Contest

1. No
2. quality organization
3. balance of need and cost
4. None comes to mind
5. DIY always!