Sticker SHOCK after 1st Design Center Visit
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I think that's right on GH. If you go with the builder you get the speakers like the model homes, the ones that's almost invisible in the ceiling. If you do it after COE you'll get those you see in Best Buys, those rectangular or square blocks that comes out of the ceiling with a few inches of wires in the back. It comes down to the look you want.
That's a good idea. Were you planning on hiring a contractor to come out and do that for you after COE? If you can that's a potential money saver there. You probably can customize if more too.
I upgraded my baseboards after COE when I upgraded my flooring. If you were planning on doing the same, you could upgrade your sound system first then upgrade your flooring/baseboards after COE.
I have not priced out the speakers so I can't tell you. But I believe that you can shop around to get the speakers that you want for a lower price. Installation wouldn't be too much especially pre-wired. You should visit an audio/video place to see what's available and at what prices.
They're not cheap, but you don't want to do this cheaply. I didn't do speakers with them but they charged me approx:
Ceiling fan install and assembly - $100ea if prewired, $230ea if no jbox.
Plasma TV wiring (conduit) and outlets in middle of wall (making it wall mount ready) - $200. They did this very cleanly and looked professional.
Just give them a try, the owner Andrew comes out and gives free estimates. He is absolutely zero pressure and his quotes are valid for 1 yr.
ZeroLot
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GH said:
I think that's right on GH. If you go with the builder you get the speakers like the model homes, the ones that's almost invisible in the ceiling. If you do it after COE you'll get those you see in Best Buys, those rectangular or square blocks that comes out of the ceiling with a few inches of wires in the back. It comes down to the look you want.
irvinehomeowner
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Wires can be hidden in the ceiling after market.
But isn't wireless prime time?
But isn't wireless prime time?
ZeroLot
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WTTCMN said:
That's a good idea. Were you planning on hiring a contractor to come out and do that for you after COE? If you can that's a potential money saver there. You probably can customize if more too.
I upgraded my baseboards after COE when I upgraded my flooring. If you were planning on doing the same, you could upgrade your sound system first then upgrade your flooring/baseboards after COE.
Irvinecommuter
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You can just get the pre-wiring done by the builder. All the wires are in the walls and they leave hole cutouts in the ceiling for you to install.
I would definitely do that but get the speakers with actual speaker sellers.
I would definitely do that but get the speakers with actual speaker sellers.
Irvinecommuter
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Paris167 said:
I have not priced out the speakers so I can't tell you. But I believe that you can shop around to get the speakers that you want for a lower price. Installation wouldn't be too much especially pre-wired. You should visit an audio/video place to see what's available and at what prices.
irvinehomeowner
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I have a soundbar and a wired subwoofer... that's enough for me.
Had a wireless subwoofer but then you need another outlet for it and it sucks more precious non-solar electricity.
Whoever invented the soundbar/sub combo must have had me in mind.
Had a wireless subwoofer but then you need another outlet for it and it sucks more precious non-solar electricity.
Whoever invented the soundbar/sub combo must have had me in mind.
aquabliss
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eyephone said:
They're not cheap, but you don't want to do this cheaply. I didn't do speakers with them but they charged me approx:
Ceiling fan install and assembly - $100ea if prewired, $230ea if no jbox.
Plasma TV wiring (conduit) and outlets in middle of wall (making it wall mount ready) - $200. They did this very cleanly and looked professional.
Just give them a try, the owner Andrew comes out and gives free estimates. He is absolutely zero pressure and his quotes are valid for 1 yr.
J
jmoney74
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Multi room wired? Alarm wired system? Let's not go back in time here guys.. everything is wireless now and the wireless works great!
I would just get your great room prewired for surround sound. Do you know what speakers they are giving you if you bought it all through them?
I would just get your great room prewired for surround sound. Do you know what speakers they are giving you if you bought it all through them?