Sonos Killer? DIY Multiroom Audio Module

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[thisisreallyme]

This is a good writeup, thanks. This is an exceptionally in depth video especially at only 8:40.

Just some feedback at 3:20, this: "For those of you who do DNLA, this does have DNLA on it, and that's what separates it especially for those of you who DO DNLA." Anyone who didn't might be confused by this explanation. Just a nit, but it helps to explain more (there was time to introduce DNLA, then simply say that's a feature). Cheers

[toddhoustein]

Yasss! I was about to start developing this, and the software aspect was a daunting. Stoked that someone beat me to it!

[joentell]

I like how you can just make a cool enclosure whenever you want. That's so cool.

[MisterFastbucks]

Raspberry Pi Zero W + HiFiBerry DAC + Case + Volumio software = close to the same thing at close to the same price. I would love to see a comparison of the two.

[SillyNamesAreSilly]

The source component supplier for this appears to be Cloudyx who make the CL-98WB. Found the company because that board is used in the TIC audio WBP-10 outdoor speakers.

[MrJhardencdj]

I tried to listen closely but if you covered this i missed it. Does it support stereo pairing two speakers?

[x-tremebook]

Hello, I wish to play the same audio received through an audio jack over a number of speakers distributed all over my house wirelessly. I would like to avoid the mobile part. Can you suggest me anything? I would like to make a DIY setup.

[davidperry]

I want to use this to build my kitchen speaker with an IC based class AB amplifier, 3.5 inch BMR drivers, 5v dc to dc converter, and powered with an inexpensive 19 volt laptop charger. Class D amplifiers are great for subwoofers and are energy efficient but, class AB amplifiers are less energy efficient but, they really shine in the reproduction accuracy of mids and highs over class D amplifiers.

[kevingray]

Great video. Any chance you could do another one actually showing how you connect the system. I have a house wired with speakers. They are zoned with wall controls. Many of those no longer work. My question is how do I connect. I understand it needs 5 volts but not sure what you doo g with the three of the four wires from the connector. Any help appreciated.

Thanks

Kevin

[montoroWaveboard]

hi does it support HomeKit? you mention airplay, do you mean airplay 2 ?

[vetsen]

This looks similar in function to Dayton Audio's Hi-Fly line of adapters that have been around for several years. I just downloaded Muzo and it works with Dayton Audio's Hi-Fly products. I think the products at Parts Express are cheaper.

[vinitshandilya]

Just a small correction, it's DLNA.

[tv]

Thanks for the video. I wouldn’t have known about these diy modules without it. Just wish they would update with airplay2 even though 4STREAM is pretty decent

[petebigelow]

Hey buddy, i have had trouble with my 3.5mm input from the arylic to my inputs on my receiver. I thought it was my rca cables then maybe it was the device not working. I plugged my speakers in on the arylic and bingo it worked. I plugged my 3.55 mm to my phone then to the receiver and bingo it worked. The only thing I can conclude is that the 3.5 mm on the arylic doesn't work? Crazy this is happening on 2 arylic transmitters. Do you have any recommendations? I have a bunch of these. I went nuts with their transmitters. They are great when they work!

[karanuallan]

just by a The Dayton Audio WBA31 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth audio receiver makes wireless, multi-room streaming easy. plus it comes with a remote. i have 10 of these and they work with DNLA and Airplay.

[davidbeiler]

this would be sweet if it had airplay 2...

[BusyDadsWorkshop]

This is great! I may have to try this out for the new house! I think 10 zones should be enough. Great video!

[MrBrymstond]

I have the same Wi-Fi board and I believe I told you about this.

[camelCased]

Thanks for sharing.

Is it supported by BubbleUpnp app also? In theory, it should because Up2Stream supports DLNA, but in practice it might depend on how standards compliant they are, so it's worth testing out.

Also, where did you get that nice wifi antenna on the DIY enclosure?

By the way, their ready product is called Cobblestone Muso for those who can't DIY. And also they have boards with Bluetooth, but unfortunately Cobblestone doesn't have Bluetooth.

[Schluppy]

Great video! It would be interesting to see a diy sonos build. Speaker + Amp board + Up2Stream in one neat package. Sonos has the option to run in stereo mode, can you achieve that as well with the Up2Stream?