We’ve had our Sonos configuration for almost three years now as well as it continues to be a delight to own as well as use. Our original configuration of 2 x ZP100s (the zone players with developed in amplifiers) was just recently added to with a third un-amp’d ZP80.
The new ZonePlayer was swapped for the ZP100 in the AV space where amplification was not needed as it was already plugged into our house cinema system.
The plan – So the plan was to utilise the now spare ZP100 as a zone in the en-suite restroom off our primary bedroom. We talked to Steve at i-Home as well as for our functions he suggested the Nuvo AccentPLUS2 NV-AP26CS ceiling speaker at £130 (the PLUS1 variety is offered at around 25% less).
This speaker utilizes a single Kevlar coned 6.5″ woofer with a butyl rubber surround as well as two mid-high variety tweeters slung across the front. This provides the advantage of offering a stereo noise from a single enclosure, suitable for our size of space as well as likewise family member immunity to the wetness it will encounter.
The Installation – We understood we desired the speaker sited centrally in the space however this this depended on where the rafters were above. fortunately we have a loft above the restroom as well as so gain access to above the ceiling was not a problem. We discovered the suitable area above the ceiling as well as drilled a little hole down with a fine bit. We were then able to gauge from below where the speaker might go.
For smaller sized speakers a hole saw is extremely useful, however this enclosure needs an 8″ opening. The speaker includes a cardboard design template as well as we just drew around that as well as then drilled up several times around the ring. We then inserted a hacksaw blade as well as sawed round to join up the holes. Easy.
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The speaker is then inserted from below. The bit lugs then swing out as well as are screwed down to grip the plaster board. You truly requirement two people for this operation, one holding the speaker from below as well as screwing it up, the other above to turn the lugs out as well as to make sure they aren’t over tightened. It’s essential not to over tighten the lugs in situation they break or you damage the plaster board.
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Once installed it’s a easy matter of running speaker wires to the ZP100. Oh, as well as the socket I had asked the sparks to in shape in the loft when we were building 9 years back “just in case” now has a use!
Irony: ZP100 rejoins the Sonos box it shown up in 3 years back in the loft
We re-covered the back of the speaker on the loft side with insulation which assists to boost the bass reaction from the unit. £20 would add an X10 appliance module to the Sonos’ power socket, enabling it to be quickly turned off without having to go into the loft each time. We might add a arranged event to HomeVision to reboot the ZonePlayer when a month, shut it down every night, or just add it to the listing of gadgets that gets turned off when the home enters holiday mode. The choices are endless.
Speaker Installed : Grill Installed, task Done.
On the restroom side the speaker grill just pushes into place. It’s “paintable” grill is supplied white so fit our ceilings without any type of much more work.
In utilize – The Sonos CR100 controller is fitted with gaskets as well as referred to as “splash proof” so it’s fairly risk-free to utilize in a restroom offering it doesn’t get a soaking. one of our visitors has added low voltage switches around his bath to offer fundamental music manage as well as this can be accomplished with Sonos with a central controller as well as the utilizing the third celebration web manage app. This might offer controls like volume up/down, next/previous track etc.
In truth we’ve utilized the controller to just begin a playlist, before you go into the room. You can’t beat a unwinding bath whilst listening to the most recent episode of our preferred podcast as well as even SWMBO enjoys bathing to her preferred tunes.
Using the Sonos alarm function implies our mornings now begin off with the BBC news streaming radio immediately playing in the bathroom, turning itself off immediately after 45 minutes.
The speaker seems wonderful as well as it’s certainly a different animal to the tinny £20 supermarket jobs. Bass reaction is great as well as playing with the balance shows just exactly how great the stereo picture is from a single enclosure.
Adding a Sonos zone to your restroom is an suitable house automation job for a weekend or evening as well as one that makes life just that bit bit much more civilised. Recommended!
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