XStream™X5 The new performance standard in wireless audio everywhere.
Russound’s X5 is a streamer, amplifier and room controller all in one small but powerful device that blends into any décor. Stream audio from a number of popular web
services, from your local area network, and Apple AirPlay. The X5 also supports Bluetooth®streaming through an optional external receiver. Every X5 zone can be controlled
by a keypad or the My Russound App, available for iOS and Android. And the X5 has an IR database with universal and learning commands to control other AV devices.
The only solution capable of offering high-quality customized audio for each room, the X5 makes ‘audio everywhere’ easy.
Which system is right for you?
You’ve decided you want your favorite music available throughout your home. You’ve come
to the right place-- that’s our specialty. Now let’s figure out which approach is best for you.
Centralized:
Centralized systems like Russound’s C-Series controller/amplifiers have been an industry
standard for years. These systems are installed in one central location (usually an equipment
rack or media cabinet), and all speakers & keypads are wired back to that location. This gives
you plenty of control options and features, and provides highly consistent and reliable
performance. Of course, all that cable means your wiring and labor costs are higher, especially
in an existing home.
Decentralized:
Enter Russound XStream™. Our new XStream products offer a similar experience, but with a
modular design that can save your hard-earned cash on wiring and labor costs. All wiring can
stay “local” (in the same room), eliminating the long cable runs back to the AV closet, base-
ment or rack of equipment. Connect an X5 to your local area network (wired or wireless), and
hook up your favorite pair of speakers. That’s all there is to it. Put one in each room and you’ve
got audio everywhere. It’s a perfect solution for apartments, condominiums, townhouses and
existing homes. Up to 16 X5 products can be placed anywhere in the home. Having a party?
X5 products can easily connect through the network to synchronize audio playback.
Both C-Series and XStream systems can be controlled using the same model keypads,
touchscreen and the My Russound app for iOS and Android devices. And both systems
can control other 3rd party products (via IR).
Reliability Properly installed wiring
equals high reliability
Damaged or poorly
installed wire can cause
costly repairs and poor
performance, can be
tricky to diagnose and
troubleshoot
Only local wire runs are
needed, combination of
WiFi and Wireless can
solve issues and create
more opportunities
Reliable wireless signals
require robust networks;
need IT skills to
troubleshoot
Labor or Material Costs If the budget allows,
wired systems can
make more profit
Labor and material
costs are higher, may be
too high for some bud-
gets, limited customer
opportunities
Faster to install, lower
job budget, more
opportunities, Labor and
material costs are lower
Profit may be lower, less
labor and less material,
meets competitive retail
cost expectations
Wired or Wireless
Connections
Typically uses a
reliable wired network
connection
Need a local hardwired
router / LAN connection
Option of local wired or
wireless WiFi connection
WiFi signals can be
affected by other
devices
Opportunities Typically used for new
construction or remodel
opportunities
High level of difficulty
installing in an existing
location
Easy to install and more
opportunities for existing
locations
Pros Cons Pros Cons
Centralized Decentralized
MCA-C5 XStream X5
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