Multi-Room Audio in London
Music in every room, controlled from one simple app and installed by founder Matt and the Octave London team across London and Surrey.
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Octave London designs and installs multi-room audio across London and Surrey, from a few well-placed ceiling speakers to a whole-home music system. We plan the speakers, amplification and streaming around your rooms, so you can play different music in every room, or the same music everywhere, from one simple app. Whether you are building, renovating or adding music to a home you already live in, we handle the design, installation, set-up and handover as one project, using systems such as Sonos and speakers from brands like Bowers & Wilkins and Sonus faber.
Music in every room
Play different music in each room or the same music throughout, and group and ungroup rooms whenever you like.
Speakers that disappear
In-ceiling, in-wall and outdoor speakers, chosen for sound and finished to blend into your interiors.
Streaming and sources
Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, radio and your own library, plus TV and turntables, available in any room.
One simple control
One app, keypad or voice command for every room, with wall keypads so guests never need an app.
Part of your smart home
Music that follows your scenes and joins your smart home instead of living in its own app.
Cinema and media rooms
Cinema-grade sound in the media room and the same system playing music through the rest of the house, planned with your home cinema.
Network and wiring
Speaker cable, network and power planned and concealed, with a reliable network so streaming never drops out.
Design, tuning and aftercare
Speaker positions planned with you, levels tuned room by room, and support whenever you have questions or want to add a room.
Brands we work with
Multi-room audio for every home
Every home listens differently. We plan the system around your rooms, your interiors and the way you use music, from the kitchen and living room to the garden and the home gym.
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New builds and renovations
The best time to plan multi-room audio is before the walls are closed. We work with your architect, designer and builder so speaker cable and back boxes are in the right place from the start.
Existing homes and retrofits
You can add music to a home you already live in. We use discreet cabling where possible and high-quality wireless options where it is not, to keep disruption low.
Kitchens, gardens and garden rooms
Kitchens, terraces, pool houses and garden rooms all need speakers built for the space. We choose moisture-resistant and weather-resistant speakers and plan the amplification to suit.
Period homes, flats and shared walls
Older and listed properties often limit what can be changed, so we keep the installation discreet. In flats we focus on tidy solutions that are considerate to neighbours.
Why choose Octave?
Learn more about Octave London
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Over a decade of experience
Matt has been designing and installing audio visual and smart home systems for over a decade, including running the installations service at Richer Sounds London Bridge. He founded Octave London in 2016 and still leads every project personally, from the first conversation about your home through to handover.
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Designed around your home
No two homes are the same, so we do not sell off-the-shelf packages. Whether you have a clear brief or just an idea, we work out what is possible and design the speakers, sources and control around the way you live.
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One team, start to finish
Design, installation, programming and handover are handled as one project by one team, and we stay on hand once you are living with it. You deal with the same people throughout, so nothing gets lost between trades.
What our customers say
We’ve used them before for a TV installation and a cinema amp, and once again they exceeded expectations. The only downside to giving them this rave review is that I’m worried they’ll get so busy they’ll become impossible to book!
Highly recommended - outstanding service from start to finish.
How your multi-room audio comes together
From the first conversation to the final handover, we keep the process clear and personal.
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Consultancy
We start with a conversation about your home, how you live and what you want it to do, whether you have a detailed brief or just an idea.
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Design
We design a bespoke system to suit the property and the way you live, and choose the right equipment and control platform for the job.
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Installation
Your system is installed, programmed and set up by our team, using technology chosen to stay relevant for years to come.
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Support
Once your system is up and running, we are still here if you have questions or need a hand.
Multi-room audio FAQs
What is multi-room audio?
Multi-room audio plays music in more than one room of your home from a single system. You can play the same music everywhere, or different music in each room, and control it all from one app or keypad.
How much does multi-room audio cost?
Every project is different, so we do not publish fixed prices. The cost depends on the number of rooms, the type of speakers, the amplification and the sources you want. After a conversation about your home we give you a clear proposal.
How does a multi-room audio system work?
A central amplifier, or a set of network streamers, sends music to speakers in each room. Music comes from streaming services, your own library or sources such as a TV or turntable, and you choose what plays where from an app, voice or wall keypad.
Is wired or wireless multi-room audio better?
Wired speakers with central amplification give the most reliable, best-sounding result and suit new builds and renovations. Wireless systems such as Sonos are quick to add to an existing home. We often combine the two, and recommend what suits each room.
Can you install Sonos?
Yes. We install and configure Sonos systems, including amplifiers that drive in-ceiling and in-wall speakers, and set up a reliable network so they stay connected. If you want more performance, we can also design higher-end alternatives.
Can I add multi-room audio to a home I already live in?
Yes. We can often run cable discreetly through loft and floor voids, or use wireless options where cabling is not practical. We will talk you through what is possible and how much disruption to expect before any work starts.
Can I have speakers in the kitchen, bathroom and garden?
Yes. We use speakers designed for kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor spaces, which stand up to steam, humidity and weather, and choose positions that sound good and look tidy.
Can multi-room audio work with my TV and cinema?
Yes. TV sound can play through the system in any room, and a home cinema can share the same control and music sources as the rest of the house.
Will it work with Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal?
Yes. Modern systems support the main streaming services, internet radio and your own music library. We set up your accounts and show you how to use them, so you can start playing straight away.
Can I control the music with my voice?
Yes. Alongside the app and wall keypads, you can connect to voice assistants such as Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home where you want them. We also keep physical controls so guests and family never need an app.
Which areas do you cover?
We cover London and Surrey, from our Wimbledon base to Kingston, Richmond, Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Highgate. If you are further afield, get in touch with details of your project and we will talk it through.
How do I get started?
Fill in the enquiry form below or call us on 0208 123 8880 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). We will arrange a conversation about your home and what you want from it.
Coverage & location
Wimbledon Head Office
Our head office is in Wimbledon, South West London, close to the village, the common and good transport links into central London. It is where we plan every project, from the first design ideas through to the final handover.
Our Coverage
We offer our design and install services across London and Surrey, from Wimbledon, Kingston and Richmond to Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge and Mayfair, and north to Hampstead, Primrose Hill and Highgate.
Further afield? We travel. Please get in touch with details of your project and location and we will be in touch to discuss further.
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We offer a full consultancy service, whether you have a fully formed brief or just an idea. Tell us about your project and we'll take it from there.