Home theatre systems

ScottGem · May 16, 2006, 06:04 AM

I would consult a home theatre specialist on this. There are many different types of cabling involved with a home theatre system. The speaker wiring should be fine for connecting the speakers. You will need CAT 6 cabling for Internet. Your Cable probably needs RG59U Coax. There are other cables needed to go from Setup box to TV, form DVD player to TV etc.

Curlyben · May 16, 2006, 06:44 AM

Just to add to Scott's answer;
Your DVD/TV/Cable box setup would probably need SCART cables for the best connection.
I do have to disagree with the recomendation of Cat 6 cable as this is serious over kill for a home connection.
Standard Cat 5 (ethernet) cable would be more than enough, slightly cheaper too

RickJ · May 16, 2006, 06:57 AM

On a side note: Granted, you can probably find better pricing than Staples, but just last week I just bought a cable at Staples.

There, Cat 5 is almost double the cost of Cat 6.

ScottGem · May 16, 2006, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Curlyben

Just to add to Scott's answer;
I do have to disagree with the recomendation of Cat 6 cable as this is serious over kill for a home connection.
Standard Cat 5 (ethernet) cable would be more than enough, slightly cheaper too

Ben,
I suggested Cat6 only because its more widely available, especially in bulk cabling now. But I agree that its overkill. If Cat5 or 5E can be obtained its fine.

Curlyben · May 16, 2006, 07:33 AM

Fair enough Scott, admittedly its the other way round over the pond.
Cat 5e is still the cheaper option over Cat 6.

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