Single Gang wall amp for home

[timbo343]

Whilst redesigning our kitchen diner at home, i've bought some ceiling mounted speakers to go up once the ceiling is in place but i'm struggling to find an amp that sits in the wall that is actually any good.

 

Here's 3 that i've seen:

 

Vision Techconnect Amp

Techconnect³ 50W Digital Amplifier - VISION AV | CPC UK

 

Retro Touch T2000

https://www.ukelectricalsupplies.com/retrotouch-t2000-in-wall-audio-system-white.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shop&utm_campaign=feed&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq6_UBRCEARIsAHyrgUyLOUAvWYv7Rss1HUThz0UgWLcUmMuSlUU6-d5Rfxq6FU951qSE9NMaAkzAEALw_wcB

 

WA210

Wall Mount Amplifier 2 x 10w with MultiMedia Player Bluetooth - Multi Media and HIFI Amplifiers

 

Really i would like it to have bluetooth, FM and a couple of inputs so i'm leaning towards the WA210.

 

Has anyone purchased any in wall amplifiers that would be able to recommend any.

 

Thanks

[SamanthaD]

We have the Vision in one of our rooms - very basic and not great quality. The WA210 does look good though - like the USB slot on the side, very sleek. Might not be too good in a kitchen though!

[timbo343]

We have the Vision in one of our rooms - very basic and not great quality. The WA210 does look good though - like the USB slot on the side, very sleek. Might not be too good in a kitchen though!

Why might it not be any good in a kitchen? I plan to put it near the tv thats going in the kitchen.

[gbiltd]

ConXeasy SWA-401

Bit more powerful than others - has additional Bluetooth adapter too

[jonathon28]

I've fitted one of these in my downstairs bathroom. Connected a Airport express to it via jack lead (Airport express is in dining room adjacent). I can listen to FM, or airplay music from spotify via my iphone. Works great.

 

https://www.keene.co.uk/audio/amplifiers/in-wall-amp-only/keene-bluetooth-in-wall-digital-amplifier-excludes-power-supply-grey.html

 

Alternatively, I have mounted 2x Sonos Play One's in two corners of the Kitchen. The sound on those is incredible.

[timbo343]

I've fitted one of these in my downstairs bathroom. Connected a Airport express to it via jack lead (Airport express is in dining room adjacent). I can listen to FM, or airplay music from spotify via my iphone. Works great.

 

https://www.keene.co.uk/audio/amplifiers/in-wall-amp-only/keene-bluetooth-in-wall-digital-amplifier-excludes-power-supply-grey.html

 

Alternatively, I have mounted 2x Sonos Play One's in two corners of the Kitchen. The sound on those is incredible.

What's the best way to wire this into the mains if i were to purchase it.

[mukz]

Hi @timbo343 this is would you would need https://www.keene.co.uk/power-supply-for-keene-20w-wall-mount-audio-amp.html

[timbo343]

Thanks, i saw that. It makes it very expensive for it though when that is added 🙁. I wonder if we can put a switch spur to it so it will go...

Mains electrical circuit > switch spur > figure 8 lead to PSU / transformer > transformer in the cupboard > low voltage wire in the wall to the face place.

[mukz]

Thanks, i saw that. It makes it very expensive for it though when that is added [emoji853]. I wonder if we can put a switch spur to it so it will go...

Mains electrical circuit > switch spur > figure 8 lead to PSU / transformer > transformer in the cupboard > low voltage wire in the wall to the face place.

 

I will ask my Father in Law, if no-one else knows.

 

I am pretty sure your wiring is correct, but before anything goes kaput best to be safe

[timbo343]

Many thanks [emoji3] [emoji106]

[difinity]

Thanks, i saw that. It makes it very expensive for it though when that is added 🙁. I wonder if we can put a switch spur to it so it will go...

Mains electrical circuit > switch spur > figure 8 lead to PSU / transformer > transformer in the cupboard > low voltage wire in the wall to the face place.

 

Yes, that can go on a switched spur.

If you want so save a little money and buy a power supply of known quality https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Toshiba-Laptop-Charger-PA3377E-2ACA-15V-4-0A-AC-Adapter/332525946859

It would need the tip cutting off and I think this one adding. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-5mm-x-2-1mm-12V-DC-Power-DC-Male-Plug-Jack-Adapter-Connector-for-CCTV-Camera/152915979606

[timbo343]

am i right in thinking it would look something like this:

 

[difinity]

Yes, that looks about right. I'd just plug the adapter in to the spur above the cupboard and just have the 15v cable hidden in the wall, that can be extended if required. If ever the adapter dies it would be easy to replace. If you hide the mains cable in the wall that might not be so easy.

[timbo343]

Found a keene bluetooth wall amp on ebay for £60 inclusive of delivery with a power lead which i didnt think was too bad. Just got to sort the electrics out now and get the ceiljng boards back up.

[timbo343]

So the amp arrived today and wired up the speakers i bought from amazon... must say im impressed. Just got one niggle, since it's second hand the previous owner has changed the name of bluetooth ID and i'd like to change it - anyone know how to change it back?

 

I think i'm going to buy the mentioned PSU and wire that in behind the plaster rather than use the supplied and then purchase some phono euro style modules so i can put the tv audio through the amp too and maybe purchase an audio selector but this will a future project, need to concentrate on getting the kitchen finished first.

Edited March 21, 2018 by timbo343

[difinity]

A factory reset will sort that Bluetooth ID.

Instructions how to do so are in this pdf.

KLAB20DBi.pdf

[timbo343]

Ive tried a factory reset a few times but still it displays Room203.