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MULTI-ROOM AUDIO: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

In a short space of time, multi-room audio has gone from an expensive fantasy to an affordable reality for pretty much everyone.

You no longer need to trail wires or install complex control systems to be able to send your favourite tunes all around your home, controlled by the touch of a button or even just the sound of your voice.

And there are more wireless speakers at your disposal than ever, from multi-room specialists such as Bluesound and Sonos, to hi-fi brands such as Arcam, Bang & Olufsen and Audio Pro, and tech giants such as Amazon, Apple and Google.

What is multi-room audio?

20 years ago a home multi-room system would have meant a lot of wires (albeit nicely hidden, no doubt) and a fair chunk of cash. High-end custom installers can still offer a top-notch no-stress system, but a more simple, wireless solution is now within the reach of all of us.

Whether you want to start a new music system from scratch or upgrade an existing hi-fi set-up, multi-room means adding one or more (more

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