Multi-Room Audio System needed for Store

[techster82]

I need help in putting together a single source multi-room audio system for my retail store. I need it to cover 4 interior rooms and possibly one set of speakers for the back outside area. My plan is to have XM/Sirius and a hookup for my ipod as well. I already have an existing Sony 5.1 receiver that should work fine for stereo use, but need a cost effective way to control several sets of speakers and would really like independent volume control. I am thinking 6.5" in-ceiling speakers, and a surface mount set for outside. What is my most cost effective option on connecting all of the speakers to one receiver? Any other input would be greatly appreciated as well.

 

[Vanhoecke]

Check out the Channel Plus music distribution system below. It allows you to have six different sources for six different zones. You can use yor existing receiver and add several more source units (e.g., XM/Sirrus, Ipod, etc.) Each zone has its own controller so you can adjust sound and control the source independently in each zone. I recently purchased this unit.

http://www.channelplus.com/product_detail.php?productId=136

The unit comes with two different types of key pads. The folks at A1Components will let you upgrade the keypads to the higher unit (which has more functions) for the incremental price difference between the two pads. They also have bundled the unit with some speakers.

http://www.a1components.com/stores/itemdisplay.asp?store=1&col=&loc=&item=11483

The unit is easy to install. It basically requires a set of speaker wires and a CAT5 cable (for the controller) in each zone. The sources connect directly into the amplifier and the IR emitters connect back to the source. A1Component sells this unit for $1200 which may seem high at first, but this includes 12 speakers.