Our Go-To Brands, from Simple Whole-Home Audio to Video Matrices
Getting music and video to every corner of your South Salt Lake home sounds straightforward enough. But anyone who's tried to set up a serious AV distribution system knows the real challenge isn't just moving signals from point A to point B—it's making complex technology disappear so you can actually enjoy it.
As part of our series on Show and Tell's favorite brands, we're diving into three AV distribution solutions that consistently deliver for our clients. There's Sonos, which keeps things beautifully simple with sophisticated app control. Control4 embeds distribution into complete home automation, so your entertainment works seamlessly with lighting, climate, and more. And AVPro Edge delivers the kind of sophisticated video distribution for those that want superb audio and video quality, as in "everything, everywhere, all at once."
Each solution tackles different challenges, and understanding what makes them special can help you choose the right system for your Utah lifestyle.
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Sonos: Simplified Whole-Home Audio
Sonos is probably the easiest path to whole-home audio. Their wireless ecosystem lets you start with a single speaker and expand room by room without running a single wire. But here's what makes Sonos special for custom installations: the Sonos Amp.
This compact powerhouse delivers 125 watts per channel to drive architectural speakers—those powerful in-wall and in-ceiling speakers that disappear into your home's design. Pair it with outdoor speakers for perfectly synchronized patio audio. The Sonos Port works similarly, connecting your existing stereo systems into the Sonos ecosystem.
One of the best features of the system is that you can mix and match. Use Sonos soundbars in main living areas, architectural speakers in bedrooms, and outdoor speakers on the deck—all controlled from the same intuitive app and playing in perfect synchrony.
Control4: Integrated Home Control
Control4 takes a different approach—they embed AV distribution into complete home automation. Instead of managing separate apps for music, lighting, and climate, everything works through one elegant interface.
The beauty is in simplicity and convenience: Hit "Movie Night," and your system dims the lights, lowers the shades, fires up the projector, sets the audio system to the right volume and sound mode, and starts your movie—all automatically. Control4's multi-room audio and 4K video distribution capabilities rival dedicated systems, but the entertainment integrates with your home's other systems.
Their matrix switches can distribute up to 10 HDMI sources to 10 displays throughout your home, all in stunning 4K. Built-in music streaming services like Pandora, TIDAL, and Deezer come standard. With a certified Control4 dealer like Show and Tell AV for installation, you can be sure everything works flawlessly together.
AVPro Edge: Sophisticated Video Distribution
When clients need serious video distribution hardware, we turn to AVPro Edge. These aren't consumer products—they're professional-grade matrix switchers that handle the most demanding applications with full 18-48 Gbps bandwidth for true 4K and 8K performance.
Their modular matrix systems let you distribute multiple sources to numerous displays without signal degradation. Want to watch four different games simultaneously during March Madness? AVPro Edge makes it happen. Their HDBaseT technology can push 4K video using a simple Cat6 cable.
If you have a home where every room needs access to every possible video source coming in, AVPro 16x16 matrix systems can do it, handling cable boxes, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and media servers—all switching instantly without interruption. For media rooms and dedicated theaters where picture quality can't be compromised, AVPro Edge delivers the bandwidth and reliability that serious enthusiasts demand over as many screens as you need.
Do You Need AV Distribution?
Technology isn’t for its own sake; it’s about adding value to your lifestyle. If all you need (or want) is music to flow through your house, a Sonos or Control4 audio approach may fit the bill. If you relish the ability to watch three football games at once on Sundays, then an AVPro video matrix might be for you. Maybe even a combination of these systems makes the right solution.
Working with an experienced integrator like Show and Tell AV makes all the difference—we help you cut through the noise and build solutions that fit your daily life. Contact us today to explore the possibilities for whole-home entertainment.