Music in Every Room, and No Speaker in Sight
Resort-level sound at home: music that follows you from the kitchen to the patio to the bath, speakers built into the architecture, and control that a guest can figure out.
Why audio is where we started
The Sound Vision has the word sound in its name for a reason. Before the theaters and the automation, there was music in the house, done properly. Architectural speakers finished into the ceiling, amplification sized to the room, and a source that plays what you want where you want it.
Nearly twenty years on, the gear is better and the principles have not changed. A whole-house audio system should be invisible, effortless and a little bit better than you expected. If you notice the equipment, we did it wrong.
Not sure where to start? You are not alone
Wireless or wired? Pre-wire during the remodel or add on later? Keypads, apps or voice? With so many systems, brands and terms, it is hard to know what is worth it. That is where we come in. We listen first, design a system that fits your home and how you actually use music, and explain it all in plain English.
We are a dealer for Sonos, Bluesound, Control4, Crestron, Triad, Monitor Audio, James Loudspeaker, Wisdom Audio and Paradigm, and we recommend based on the room, not the margin.
Solutions for every home and budget
Whether you are building new, renovating, or upgrading an existing space, one of these is your starting point.
Wireless audio
Sonos or Bluesound for existing homes and fast upgrades. Excellent sound, no walls opened, intuitive app control. Group rooms, stream any service, and add rooms over time. The right answer for more homes than you would think.
Centralized architectural audio
For new builds and remodels. Equipment in a rack out of sight, in-wall and in-ceiling speakers in every zone, amplification sized to each room, and control from Control4 or Crestron keypads, the app, or your voice. Grows to the patio and pool.
Critical listening
For the audiophile who never wanted to give that up. Wisdom Audio and James Loudspeaker line sources, dedicated two-channel rooms, room correction and acoustic treatment. Reference sound from speakers you cannot see.
What good looks like
Speakers finished into the ceiling or wall, painted to match. Subwoofers in cabinetry or behind the drywall. A rack in a conditioned closet with every amplifier labeled. Zones that make sense: kitchen and great room together, primary suite on its own, patio on a schedule. Volume that is right for the room because the amplifier was sized for it.
And control that is boring in the best way. Keypads at the entry to each zone, the same app on every phone in the house, voice when you want it, and one press to send the same song everywhere for a party.
Expandable by design
Start with a few rooms or go whole-home on day one. A properly designed system grows: outdoor zones next summer, a second rack in the pool house, better speakers in the great room when you are ready. We plan the wire and the headroom now so the upgrades later are simple.
If you are building or renovating, the time to plan speaker locations is before drywall. We hand your electrician a pre-wire plan and the rework never happens.
See it in motion
Concealed James Loudspeaker audio in a downtown Birmingham condo, where the association rules and the plaster walls did not allow visible equipment.
Control4 and concealed audio, Birmingham condoHow a project runs
A conversation at your home
We walk the house, listen to how you live, and review plans or the existing system. No sales deck.
Written design and pricing
You get a design document and a proposal with clear numbers, not a parts list. Rough-in specs go to your builder or electrician.
Installation by our own team
Our own technicians, not subcontractors. Daily summary emails, finishes protected, site clean every night.
Calibration, training, and a team that stays
We tune the system, walk you through it, and stay on the phone afterward. 90 day warranty, remote monitoring, and service plans.
Proof, not promises
Three published projects where the sound is everywhere and the speakers are nowhere.
Recent audio work
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The parts of a whole-house audio system
Tap a tile. This is what we are actually choosing when we design music for a house, and why each piece matters.
Also from The Sound Vision: Smart Home Automation Home Theater Media Rooms Lighting Design Smart Lighting Control Motorized Shades Outdoor Audio and Video Security and Surveillance WiFi and Networking
Whole Home Audio Questions From Metro Detroit Homeowners
What is the difference between Sonos and a Control4 or Crestron audio system?
Sonos is a standalone wireless audio platform that is easy to set up, expandable, and works well for homes where whole-home audio is the primary goal and a full smart home system is not. Control4 and Crestron handle audio as one layer of a complete home automation system alongside lighting, shades, climate, and security, so a single scene can adjust music, dim the lights, and lower the shades at once. The Sound Vision installs both and recommends based on whether audio is the entire project or part of a larger smart home design.
How much does a whole home audio system cost in Metro Detroit?
Sonos-based systems for three to five zones typically start around $5,000 to $12,000 installed. Control4 or Crestron distributed audio systems for whole-home coverage including six to ten zones run $15,000 to $40,000 depending on speaker selection and amplification. High-performance systems with reference-grade architectural speakers, dedicated subwoofers, and full integration with the home’s automation platform go above $40,000 and scale with the home. The Sound Vision provides a detailed proposal after walking the home and understanding how the family will use the system.
Do I need to pre-wire my home for whole home audio?
Yes for the best result and lowest long-term cost. In-wall and in-ceiling speakers require wire runs to each location. If walls are open during construction or renovation, pre-wiring is straightforward and inexpensive. Retrofit installations in finished homes are possible but require more careful planning and cost more per zone because cables have to be fished through existing walls. The Sound Vision provides electrician-ready pre-wire specifications during the construction planning phase.
How does The Sound Vision design audio zones in a home?
Zones are designed around how a family actually moves through the home, not around the floor plan. The kitchen and the breakfast nook are usually drawn as one zone because nobody listens to a different song two feet from where they are cooking. The primary suite and the primary bath are usually one zone for the same reason. The patio and the pool deck are often separate zones because they get used at different times. Zone design is a household behavior question, which is why The Sound Vision walks the home and talks to the family before drawing any zones on paper.
Can I start with a few audio zones and expand the system later?
Yes. The Sound Vision designs whole home audio systems with expansion in mind from the first conversation. Many Metro Detroit clients start with the kitchen, family room, and primary suite and add zones over time as budget and use patterns develop. The infrastructure (amplifier capacity, speaker wire runs, and Control4 or Crestron programming) is planned for the full eventual system even when only part of it is activated on day one. This protects the original investment.
What audio brands does The Sound Vision install?
Control4 and Crestron for whole-home audio integration. Sonos for standalone distributed wireless audio. Architectural speakers from Triad, James Loudspeaker, Leon Speakers, Klipsch, and Sonance depending on the application. High-performance and listening-room components from Monitor Audio (Gold series with ribbon tweeters), custom Leon fabrications, and Pro-Ject turntables. Outdoor speakers from weatherized models in the same brand families. The Sound Vision specifies brands based on the project, the budget, and the family’s priorities, not from a default list.
Can whole home audio extend to outdoor spaces?
Yes, and the two should be designed together. Outdoor audio zones integrate directly into the same Control4 or Crestron system as indoor zones. The control experience is identical: same app, same keypads, same scenes. Speaker types change for outdoor use because weather and temperature rating matter, but the system architecture is one continuous design from the kitchen through the back patio. See the Outdoor Audio and Video page for more on how outdoor systems are specified.
Let’s create your audio experience
Tell us where you want music and how you listen. We will design a system that fits the house and stays out of the way.
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