mrac915
Novice Member
Hello AV Forums,
I am new to this forum and wanted to get some advice for my new house that is currently under construction.
I have attached a diagram for my whole house AV, data network and security for reference. I will be doing all of the pre-wiring (with help of course) before the drywall is up but wanted to get opinions on my plans to make sure I did not miss anything and get recommendations on some items I have not made a decision on yet.
The only items I do not currently own are the Ubiquiti network components, HTD Lync 12 WHA system, and the 4x4 HDMI matrix. After extensive research, I picked HTD for the WHA since it met of all my requirements at a very good price. However, am I am open to other options if anyone has any suggestions.
My search for a 4x4 HDMI matrix has proven to be more challenging due to the myriad options with drastically different price points. Ideally I would go with a 6x6 4k HDBaseT HDMI matrix but that is a little out of my budget. However, I will consider it in the near future when I need to add more video sources and TVs. In the meantime I believe I have narrowed down to a few models with the 4th option as an interim solution since it comes in at less than $1k and the only 4k content I will be watching will be streamed from apps in my Sony 70" 4k TV in the great room (i.e. not going through the matrix).
1. HDAnywhere MHUB 4K PRO (4X4) - MHUB4K44PRO
2. KanexPro 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix - MX-HDBASE4X4-4K
3. Wyrestorm 4x4 HDBaseT 4K Matrix - MX-0404-HDBT-H2-KIT
4. Spider Extend by Sewell 4x4 HDMI Matrix - SW-32912
The Sewell matrix does not support ARC for smart TV content but I can easily run an optical Toslink cable from the great room to the equipment hub location. It is also the only matrix that does not support 4k but that is not a deal breaker for me since none of my sources provide 4k content, three of my TVs are not currently 4k capable and lastly 4k content is scarce to say the least.
The last item I am looking for a recommendation is what to use for control. I have been using Logitech Harmony remotes and leaning toward that but also considering using HTD's Valet Home Control. Any other suggestions or recommendations for control, WHA and HDMI matrix would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance!
I am new to this forum and wanted to get some advice for my new house that is currently under construction.
I have attached a diagram for my whole house AV, data network and security for reference. I will be doing all of the pre-wiring (with help of course) before the drywall is up but wanted to get opinions on my plans to make sure I did not miss anything and get recommendations on some items I have not made a decision on yet.
The only items I do not currently own are the Ubiquiti network components, HTD Lync 12 WHA system, and the 4x4 HDMI matrix. After extensive research, I picked HTD for the WHA since it met of all my requirements at a very good price. However, am I am open to other options if anyone has any suggestions.
My search for a 4x4 HDMI matrix has proven to be more challenging due to the myriad options with drastically different price points. Ideally I would go with a 6x6 4k HDBaseT HDMI matrix but that is a little out of my budget. However, I will consider it in the near future when I need to add more video sources and TVs. In the meantime I believe I have narrowed down to a few models with the 4th option as an interim solution since it comes in at less than $1k and the only 4k content I will be watching will be streamed from apps in my Sony 70" 4k TV in the great room (i.e. not going through the matrix).
1. HDAnywhere MHUB 4K PRO (4X4) - MHUB4K44PRO
2. KanexPro 4K HDBaseT 4x4 Matrix - MX-HDBASE4X4-4K
3. Wyrestorm 4x4 HDBaseT 4K Matrix - MX-0404-HDBT-H2-KIT
4. Spider Extend by Sewell 4x4 HDMI Matrix - SW-32912
The Sewell matrix does not support ARC for smart TV content but I can easily run an optical Toslink cable from the great room to the equipment hub location. It is also the only matrix that does not support 4k but that is not a deal breaker for me since none of my sources provide 4k content, three of my TVs are not currently 4k capable and lastly 4k content is scarce to say the least.
The last item I am looking for a recommendation is what to use for control. I have been using Logitech Harmony remotes and leaning toward that but also considering using HTD's Valet Home Control. Any other suggestions or recommendations for control, WHA and HDMI matrix would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance!