4 February 2015

A (Multiroom) Dream in White

A new home was equipped with a high-quality, flexible multiroom audio and home cinema system using Revox and Gira components, offering seamless integration, minimalist design, and easy control in all rooms and outdoors.

by Olaf Adam

When a completely new building is being constructed, integrating a multiroom system is by far the easiest. Every detail, from the position of the control units to the necessary space in the technical room and the cable routing, can be planned precisely and optimally from the very beginning. This also makes it perfectly possible to integrate a complete home cinema system with full-sized floorstanding speakers into the living room in a way that doesn't disrupt the room's design, but actually complements it. Just like in this example.

Multiroom in Top Sound Quality

The requirements for this project were clearly defined in advance. One main room, six secondary rooms, and a listening zone on the terrace were all to be provided with music in the highest possible quality. A variety of sources should be available, and of course, the whole system had to remain easy to use.

Modern living room with white multiroom system, minimalist furniture, and an elegant stone feature for a harmonious atmosphere. — Modern living area with a white multiroom system and stylish design. The combination of minimalist furniture and an elegant stone element creates a harmonious atmosphere.

Minimalist Design and Full Functionality After thorough consultation, the client and the experts at AUDITORIUM Münster decided together on a proven solution from Revox. The decisive reasons for this choice were above all the stability and reliability in daily operation, which the multiroom system from Switzerland is famous for, as well as the optimal integration of the various control panels into the switch and electrical program from Gira.

White multiroom audio system with display and control panel by Gira and Revox, designed for seamless home integration. — An elegant, white multiroom system with temperature display and control panel from Gira and Revox. Perfect for seamless audio integration in any room.

Revox and Gira, a successful combination for years

Home Cinema in the Living Room – No Problem!

In the open-plan living room, the owner wanted a real home cinema feeling with as little visible technology as possible. The original idea to use a motorized projection screen and a hidden projector was dropped after the client was able to take a look at the E75HU759 LED/LCD TV from Samsung at AUDITORIUM. With a 75-inch (190 cm) screen diagonal, this TV truly meets cinematic demands, and the unrestricted daylight suitability in the very bright living room also spoke in favor of this solution. Even though the Samsung offers enough brightness to provide a good picture even in full sunlight, the option to darken the room – especially during the summer months when it stays light for longer – is still very important for optimal picture quality. For this reason, the home cinema electronics were connected to the rest of the house technology via KNX, making it possible to create combined room scenes. For example, a single button press is now enough to turn on the home cinema and, depending on the time of day, either dim the lights or activate the shading.

Modern living room with grey sofas, geometric wall design, and a luxurious white and beige color scheme. — Modern living area with elegant grey sofas and geometric wall design. A dream in white and beige that combines luxury and comfort.

Speakers: Revox Re:sound G elegance

When it came to the speakers in the living area, the only real choice was the Re:sound G elegance series from Revox. These slim floorstanding speakers, including a center speaker and subwoofer, offer both powerful and detailed sound and seamlessly fit into the stylish surroundings with their elegant white surfaces. Matching this, a closed glass rack from Spectral houses all the electronics, which remain invisible yet fully operable behind an infrared-permeable fabric cover.

Modern white living room with an elegant multimedia cabinet, hi-fi equipment, and multiroom control for music lovers. — An elegant multimedia cabinet with modern hi-fi equipment and multiroom control, perfectly integrated into a stylish, white living room. Ideal for music lovers who value design and functionality.

The brain of the multiroom system – the Revox Re:system M51 – is well hidden together with the home cinema sources in the Spectral rack in the living room

InWall and Outdoor Speakers from Bowers & Wilkins

No visible technology was wanted in the secondary rooms. To still ensure the best possible sound quality in the kitchen, bathroom, guest WC, bedroom, and hallway, high-quality ceiling speakers from Bowers & Wilkins are used here. The client and AUDITORIUM also rely on the experience of the British hi-fi specialists on the terrace, which is supplied with sound from the AM-1 outdoor speakers from the same company.

White wall-mounted speaker providing seamless multiroom audio and stylish sound quality in any room. — Wall-mounted white speaker for a stylish multi-room experience. Perfect for seamless sound quality in every room.

Great sound even on the terrace: Bowers & Wilkins AM-1

Flexible Operation

When it comes to operation, the installed system allows the greatest possible flexibility. All areas of the house can be fully controlled via a central Gira touch panel. Gira/Revox keypads allow for quick and easy operation in individual rooms. Apps on the owners' various mobile devices are also available for control, and finally, the home cinema electronics can be operated in the traditional way using a programmed universal remote. The system is smart enough to avoid conflicts between the different control methods, so residents can operate the home technology in the way that's most convenient, whenever they like.

A modern smart home display controls room functions in a stylish white interior for seamless multiroom experience. — A modern smart home display for controlling room functions, integrated into a stylish white interior. Perfect for a seamless multi-room experience.

Control Center: The large touch display from Gira is just one of several ways to control the system Apart from the Blu-ray player and TV receiver in the living room, all rooms can access various sources. In addition to FM and internet radio, the main source is a server configured by AUDITORIUM, which provides the owner's entire music collection to the system in lossless FLAC quality. New CDs can easily be added to the library via an automatic ripping function.

Revox and Rotel amplifiers in a stylish rack enable high-quality whole-house audio distribution. — A multiroom dream: The Revox M219 Room-Amplifier and a Rotel amplifier provide first-class audio distribution throughout the entire house. Perfectly integrated into a stylish rack.

All the electronics, including the music server, disappear invisibly into the 19-inch rack in the technical room AUDITORIUM was involved in the planning of the new build from the start, allowing them to coordinate the installation of the multiroom system with the other trades and to install all the elements gradually over the roughly seven-month construction phase. Thanks to this detailed planning, the owner was able to fully commission the system right on time for moving in. And with good music in every room, unpacking boxes in the new home is twice as much fun!

More Pictures:

Modern living room with stylish white furniture and a large TV displaying a movie scene, ideal for a multiroom setup. — A modern living space with stylish white furniture and a large television displaying a movie scene. Perfect for a multi-room experience in white.