Home audio enthusiasts may soon have a compelling new option for setting up surround sound systems, thanks to an innovative technology from Fasetto. The company's Audio Cu system, which transmits high-quality audio signals through existing power lines, has just received Dolby Atmos Product Certification.
How Audio Cu Works
Audio Cu aims to simplify home theater setups by eliminating the need for complex wiring or unreliable wireless connections. Instead, it uses a home's electrical wiring to send audio signals from a source device to speakers placed around a room. Here's how it works:
- A transmitter connects to your TV or audio source
- Receiver units plug into power outlets near each speaker
- Audio signals are encoded and sent through power lines
- Receivers decode the signals and output to connected speakers
The system supports up to 10 channels, allowing for Dolby Atmos configurations up to 7.1.2. Fasetto claims latency under 20 milliseconds, which should be imperceptible to most listeners.
Advantages Over Traditional Solutions
Audio Cu offers several potential benefits compared to conventional wired or wireless audio setups:
- No need to run speaker cables through walls or under carpets
- More reliable than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for audio transmission
- Supports high-quality audio formats including Dolby Atmos
- Easy to reconfigure or expand the system
- Reduces overall cable usage in home theater setups
Setup and Control
Users can configure and manage their Audio Cu system through a mobile app available for iOS and Android. The app allows for adjusting individual speaker settings, applying EQ presets, and more. Basic volume control is still possible through a TV remote for convenience.
Availability and Pricing
While Fasetto has not yet announced pricing or a specific release date for Audio Cu, the company says it will be available soon. The cost will be a crucial factor in determining how competitive this solution is compared to traditional wired setups or other wireless options.
The Future of Home Audio?
Fasetto's Audio Cu represents an intriguing approach to solving common pain points in home audio setup. By leveraging existing power line infrastructure, it could offer a best of both worlds solution – the reliability of a wired connection with the convenience of wireless placement. However, its success will likely depend on factors such as pricing, ease of use, and real-world performance across various home electrical systems.
As the first Dolby Atmos-certified power line audio solution, Audio Cu certainly bears watching for audio enthusiasts and home theater buffs looking for new ways to optimize their listening experiences.