The Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad is a key component for controlling audio and video signals and distributing them in several zones or rooms of a house. This keypad works with a multi-room audio/video distribution system and can be used in conjunction with a variety of audio sources including CD players, tuners, and media servers. This review will evaluate the features, advantages, and disadvantages of the Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad.
Features
If you have six zones in your house, a Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad can very well switch and isolate an AV source to each zone. Two main components can be considered here: In the input zone, we have six sources, while the output zone consists of six different zones that can be triggered individually or grouped together. The keypad itself has an inbuilt IR receiver allowing users to control the rejected infrared audio and video sources with a single remote.
The installation of this Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad is simple, and the units work well in any system of multiroom audio-video distribution in either new or existing settings. The Clean and Modern Lines of the keypad come in finishes of white or ivory to meld perfectly with the ambience of the aesthetic design in focus. It is also wall-mounted, making installation easy in the chosen convenient spot.
Benefits
The Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad comes with benefits for the users. An important one is that it distributes audio and video signals into many zones or rooms in a house. It means that users can hear their music and watch their movies in any room, without requiring audiovisual equipment in every room.
This keypad is more user-friendly, allowing easy control of audio and video sources from a single remote so that switching between sources or zones is practically effortless. The interface is very intuitive, so the keypad and system are easy to set up and operate.
Another plus for the Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad is the potential for cost savings. Using this multipurpose keypad will avoid the expense of buying separate audio/video equipment for every room of the house. Installing it will also save on the expense of hiring a professional installer due to its simplicity of installation into an existing multi-room audio/video distribution system.
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Negatives
The Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad is a good product, but it has its problems. The most serious problem is that it has limited compatibilities with audio-and-video sources. It is built specifically for limited use; users may have to consider other machinery before being able to use it with their chosen sources of either audio or video.
Another disadvantage of the Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad is limited range. Its range is 100 feet or thereabout, which perhaps is not sufficient for larger homes or multi-level buildings. Such limitation may require the customer to invest additional equipment to increase the range of the device.
Conclusion
The Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad is a viable option for the low-cost audio and video signal distribution to multiple zones or rooms in a house. Its ease of operation and intuitive design offer savings to enable music and movie enjoyment in any room of the house. But its limited compatibility to work with many audio and video sources and short range of operation could work against it for some potential users. Still, the Monoprice 113358 Multizone Source Keypad is a worthy investment for anyone looking for inexpensive yet easy-to-use video/audio distribution in different rooms.