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Multi Room Audio Visual Costs

By CEDIA - Fri, Sep 20, 2024 - Blog

Smart audio visual (AV) systems are in demand, with connected TVs and voice-controlled speakers growing in popularity. Now homeowners are taking the technology beyond their living rooms thanks to multi-room AV setups.

If you’re considering an AV overhaul, you’ll need to understand the costs before installation. We’ll run through some of your options below.

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Once you’ve set a budget, it’s time to find someone to install your vision.

Importance of Professional Installation

Smart Home Professionals make sure all equipment works as intended. The more devices you have, the more important it is to use a professional installer so factor them into any mid-range or high-end system budget. While you don’t always need an installer for a budget installation, they can still help you get the most out of your system. Plus, it’s cheaper to pay a professional once than get the work done twice due to cutting corners. Unsure about whether you need professional help? Visit our ‘Do I need a Smart Home Installer?’ blog.

When searching for a Smart Home Professional, check their experience, reviews and certifications (including CEDIA certifications).

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Finding the Right Installer

CEDIA-certified professionals have undergone training and signed up to a code of ethics, so you can trust them. Which CEDIA professional is right for you depends on your project. For AV work, search our directory for audio and visual systems experts. Plus, you can filter for those who are also specialists in other smart home elements, like lighting. So, if you need a professional who can do both, you’ll find one.

Multi-room AV systems vary from budget smart speakers you can buy for several hundred pounds to high-end systems that bring together AV elements with other smart home systems (like lighting or security) and cost up to $100,000. In the middle ground, you can go extra on some features while cutting back anything you don’t use. A professional will help you work out what’s best for you and install your systems.

By planning carefully and using professional help, you’ll achieve optimal results – whatever your budget.

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Multi-room Audio Visual Cost?

Budget Multi-room AV costs

$1,000 - $10,000

Mid-range Multi-room AV costs

$10,000 - $50,000

High-End Multi-room AV costs

$50,000 - $100,000

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