THE BRIEF
A complete audiovisual and connectivity system designed around the way a family lives across a three-storey Bantry Bay home.
Mirror Edge Networks became involved during the renovation of this residence, giving us the opportunity to consider the network, television distribution and music systems as one coordinated installation rather than a collection of separate products.
The result brings together dependable Wi-Fi, UHD video distribution, Sonos multiroom audio and a much-loved Bang & Olufsen music system, with each element planned to suit the room in which it is used.
The client wanted reliable connectivity throughout the house, flexible access to television sources and music that could be enjoyed in the kitchen, gym, main lounge and private spaces.
Just as importantly, the new system needed to respect equipment the family already valued. The main living area included a Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 9000 CD player, an iconic piece that deserved to remain part of the home rather than being displaced by newer streaming technology.
Our brief was therefore to create a practical whole-home system that combined modern distribution and streaming with carefully integrated legacy audio.
Network and Wi-Fi Across Three Storeys
A dependable whole-home network and Wi-Fi system formed the foundation of the installation. Five UniFi AC Long Range wireless access points were positioned across the three storeys to provide consistent coverage where the family actually needed it.
Using multiple professionally placed access points avoids asking a single consumer router to serve an entire multi-level property. It also makes the system easier to monitor and support, helping us maintain performance without unnecessary disruption inside the home.
The network supported everyday internet use as well as the connected audiovisual equipment distributed throughout the residence.
UHD Video Distribution
The video system was designed to make several sources available in the rooms where they were most useful. DStv and Deukom satellite services were integrated for local and international viewing, alongside a Samsung Blu-ray player in the main lounge.
A dedicated DStv feed was also provided for the Technogym treadmill, turning time in the gym into a more enjoyable viewing experience. Separate Deukom sources served the main lounge and principal bedroom, giving the household flexibility without relying on visible equipment in every space.
Careful signal distribution and cabling allowed the televisions to feel like natural parts of their rooms while the supporting technology remained organised and serviceable.
Sonos Multiroom Audio
Sonos provided simple, familiar music access across several areas of the home. A Sonos Play:5 served the kitchen, while a Sonos Connect:Amp powered the overhead speakers in the gym. In the main lounge, a Sonos Connect introduced streaming music to the existing hi-fi system.
The principal bedroom and spa massage room retained stand-alone Geneva audio systems, giving each private area an appropriate and self-contained music solution.
This room-by-room approach allowed us to use the right form of audio in each space instead of forcing every area into an identical specification.
Bang & Olufsen, Thoughtfully Retained
The main living area centred on a Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 9000 CD player. Its six-disc vertical display is both a music source and a piece of industrial design, so the installation treated it as a feature of the room.
Integrating an established Bang & Olufsen system with contemporary streaming illustrates an important part of our work: a considered upgrade does not always mean replacing everything. Where an existing product remains enjoyable, reliable and meaningful to its owner, we look for a sensible way to incorporate it into the wider system.
Project Scope
- Whole-home audiovisual planning during renovation
- Structured network and Wi-Fi across three storeys
- Five UniFi AC Long Range wireless access points
- UHD television and source distribution
- DStv and Deukom satellite television integration
- Dedicated television feed for the Technogym treadmill
- Sonos multiroom audio in the kitchen, gym and main lounge
- Geneva audio systems in the principal bedroom and spa room
- Integration of a Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 9000
The Result
The completed installation gave the family reliable Wi-Fi, flexible television viewing and easy access to music throughout the home. Modern streaming and distribution technology was introduced without losing the character of the existing Bang & Olufsen system.
By planning the network, audio and video together, Mirror Edge Networks created an installation that feels consistent across all three storeys while still responding to the individual purpose of each room.
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