Cable Organizers?

[appadv]

Hi,

I was wondering what you guys use to keep your chargers and cables organized; usually I use zip ties or rubber bands but in an A/V setup, it seems like there are too many cables to get in the way.

Here are some examples of what I am talking about:

What's the best solution if you have a wiring mess?

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34292&d=1216046367

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34290&d=1216046367

[treitz3]

I use zip ties, always. For security purposes and if done right? Swapping gear is much easier. That's just me though.

[appadv]

I tried zip ties and it looked kinda ugly:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34298&d=1216047272

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34297&d=1216047272

[shawn474]

Awhile ago, thingfling.com had some cable management "jackets". They are a fabric sleeve that has velcro on each side so you can put multiple cables into one jacket and clamshell it closed with the velcro. I have them but haven't gotten around to using them yet. I'll see if I can get you a link to what I am talking about.

[TECHNOKID]

Zip ties I like and would use for hidden and more permanent stuff. I like panduit when running cables in visble areas, clean and easy to access cables when needed (ratter expensive but I was very fortunate to win a bid on a large quantity of 3 channels panduit). I also like velcro ties for temporary set-up (portability, versatility, clean and ease of use).

Cheers :)

[Face]

Velcro strips or wire loom. http://images.google.com/images?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS310&=&q=wire%20loom&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

[appadv]

Awhile ago, thingfling.com had some cable management "jackets". They are a fabric sleeve that has velcro on each side so you can put multiple cables into one jacket and clamshell it closed with the velcro. I have them but haven't gotten around to using them yet. I'll see if I can get you a link to what I am talking about.

That's kinda like what I am looking for!

I want to bundle all of these cables into one cord:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34306&d=1216052180

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34308&d=1216052190

[TECHNOKID]

Awhile ago, thingfling.com had some cable management "jackets". They are a fabric sleeve that has velcro on each side so you can put multiple cables into one jacket and clamshell it closed with the velcro. I have them but haven't gotten around to using them yet. I'll see if I can get you a link to what I am talking about.This stuff is great, it is also available for use on carpet when you do not have the choice to run your cables on the floor and want to keep neat and secure also safe for people walking around or over the cables.

[appadv]

This stuff is great, it is also available for use on carpet when you do not have the choice to run your cables on the floor and want to keep neat and secure also safe for people walking around or over the cables.

Thanks,

Can you clamp this stuff to a wall to keep a bundle of cables together? I have three cables nailed to the wall and want to consolidate them together:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34311&d=1216053938

[shawn474]

I'll tell you what, I have 6 of them and haven't used them yet. Send me your address and I'll send a couple to you. If you like them keep them. If not, you can return them.

Hope this helps.

Shawn

[TECHNOKID]

That's kinda like what I am looking for!

I want to bundle all of these cables into one cord:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34306&d=1216052180

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34308&d=1216052190Have you ever tought of using such: http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/directron_2049_1032176063

You should be able to get similar from your local car store for pretty decent pricing and for back of cabinet cabling I think it does wonder. Looking at your arrangement and color of the wood, you might prefer to order a specific color?? http://www.directron.com/tu189blk.html


WOW! I have just seen your post #9, that is a whole lot of outlets you have got on that wall! Great offering from Shawn474 also. The spiral option should also work fine for you if you do not like the velcro canvass option. The floor velcro option could also be used on the wall if you are willing to install some stick on velcro on it.

Just thinking about it, you could use a piece of the material that Shawn474 has offered to go from the outlet down the wall and then the carpet version with (female) velcro stick on (since you have wood flooring) to the sub. I'll try to find the link to the product.

[appadv]

I'll tell you what, I have 6 of them and haven't used them yet. Send me your address and I'll send a couple to you. If you like them keep them. If not, you can return them.

Hope this helps.

Shawn

Don't you need to use them?

[appadv]

WOW! I have just seen your post #9, that is a whole lot of outlets you have got on that wall!

There's even more outlets to the left of the subwoofer :D

[shawn474]

I have 4 others to use; not a problem giving up 2. Hopefully they are what you are looking for,

Shawn

[appadv]

Thanks!!

[TECHNOKID]

Safcord is the product I was talking about but might as well provide you with this link which will lead you to other products that you may want to consider. Hope you find some that fits for your specific requirement...

http://search.cableorganizer.com/cable/Velcro%20Wire%20Floor%20Covers

Cheers :)

[appadv]

Safcord is the product I was talking about but might as well provide you with this link which will lead you to other products that you may want to consider. Hope you find some that fits for your specific requirement...

http://search.cableorganizer.com/cable/Velcro%20Wire%20Floor%20Covers

Cheers :)

Thanks for the link.

As far as the outlets go, there are 12 in the room and 1 around the corner going to the hallway.

[TECHNOKID]

There's even more outlets to the left of the subwoofer :DGot to be kidding me :D What are the GFI used for? I hope it is not your subwoofer that uses ground lift :confused:

Now, I have to make sure to save that link as I always loose it and have hard time to find when I need it. I suggest to the owner of the company we use this for an event for one of our customer in the museum of civilisation in Gatineau as we want to impress the museum with tidiness of set-ups as we are trying to be in-house provider for them (AV rental equipment and Interpretation). We would like to kick Telav/ISTS out of there, some like David against Goliath ;)). In theather also, they don't like but ratter hate gaffer tape!

Cheers :)

[appadv]

1. Fishtank.
2. To eliminate a rolling ground loop in the TV picture.

[appadv]

Now, I have to make sure to save that link as I always loose it and have hard time to find when I need it. I suggest to the owner of the company we use this for an event for one of our customer in the museum of civilisation in Gatineau as we want to impress the museum with tidiness of set-ups as we are trying to be in-house provider for them (AV rental equipment and Interpretation). We would like to kick Telav/ISTS out of there, some like David against Goliath ;)). In theather also, they don't like but ratter hate gaffer tape!

Funny thing is, when I used to do the PA setups at my Church (and still do), I would always have mic cables running across the floor taped down with duct tape. Now I know exactly what to do in the future.

Problem solved!

[TECHNOKID]

1. Fishtank.
2. To eliminate a rolling ground loop in the TV picture.GOT YA! As far as the ground loop, I'd ratter try find the problem instead of using this type of ground lift as I wouldn't feel secure for my sub. When it comes to ground loops you could possibly check with a multimeter as it is normally created by a 0 volts actually showing a slight voltage and if you can cure that, your problem would be solved without putting the gear at risk. Also, in AV we use DirectInject Box to ground lift at the pre-amp out (mixer) cable which will not affect AC ground. We use some BEHRINGER DI100 (active) but likely we bought some DIGIFLEX stereo passive Direct Box which seems to be quite sturdy and effective (DSPDI).

Cheers :)

[TECHNOKID]

Funny thing is, when I used to do the PA setups at my Church (and still do), I would always have mic cables running across the floor taped down with duct tape. Now I know exactly what to do in the future.

Problem solved!When our church decided to buy their own building, we decided to run the snake in the ceiling through a 4" ABS pipe and down to the box. They builted a stage and I wired all microphones jacks on the floor of the stage and this was a great experience. Matter of fact, the church trusting me led me to the job I am actually doing (this happened few years after ward, would have never expected that to happen). As the old saying says, "The Lord works in mysterious ways!" ;)

[appadv]

For some reason though, the rolling ground loop in the TV appears whether or not the sub is even connected to the system. So I was thinking it must be the cable box, or something to do with the cable company.

[TECHNOKID]

You are using RG6 I presume? Were the connections home made? Is it possible that one of the mesh shielding isn't making good contact with one of the connector? You could check this out with a pice of cable tied to your connector using a test tone. If you short the other end of the cable and you can still hear the tone (through a "sniffer") this would mean there is an open somewhere (either at the connector or along some part of the cable) by wiggling the cable connector or along and if the tone is intermittently audible/inaudible, this would mean there is an open/bad connection somewhere.

This is an example of what I am talking about: http://www.yourbroadbandstore.com/product.php?pid=241109 but I bought mine from Home depot in canada from approximately 85$ CDN about 7 years ago therefore, if you do not own one or can not borrow one, you should be able to acquire one for probably around 100$ US???

[dorokusai]

I prefer the teenage runaways for cable organization....they're cheap, clean up pretty nice and just need a roof over their heads.

[TECHNOKID]

I prefer the teenage runaways for cable organization....they're cheap, clean up pretty nice and just need a roof over their heads.Not being from the US, it wasn't runaways but run around to find out what you where talking about... Knew it was some sort of joke but not exactly too sure :confused::o

[dorokusai]

I've had these girls for awhile, they rule. I should start feeding them tho....hmmmm

[appadv]

You are using RG6 I presume? Were the connections home made? Is it possible that one of the mesh shielding isn't making good contact with one of the connector? You could check this out with a pice of cable tied to your connector using a test tone. If you short the other end of the cable and you can still hear the tone (through a "sniffer") this would mean there is an open somewhere (either at the connector or along some part of the cable) by wiggling the cable connector or along and if the tone is intermittently audible/inaudible, this would mean there is an open/bad connection somewhere.

Yes, I am using RG6 Quad Shield cable. I'm not worrying too much about it as cable rates are too high and we will probably cancel cable soon, so that will solve the problem :)

[Face]

For some reason though, the rolling ground loop in the TV appears whether or not the sub is even connected to the system. So I was thinking it must be the cable box, or something to do with the cable company.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=180-075

It says that it interferes with digital TV service, but I've been using one for 2 years without an issue.

[appadv]

Mike,

Are you with Cablevision/Optimum or RCN? Time Warner here sucks :(

[Face]

Optimum. Thinking about going over to Verizon though.

[TECHNOKID]

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=180-075

It says that it interferes with digital TV service, but I've been using one for 2 years without an issue.Humm,ems like a quick and easy fix and ratter innexpensive too.

Are you with Cablevision/Optimum or RCN? Time Warner here sucks Maybe time to go OTA however, is this as feasable and innexpensive in the US as it is in Canada?

[appadv]

Yes, high-def OTA in NY rocks! The picture quality is unbelievable.

[TECHNOKID]

Yes, high-def OTA in NY rocks! The picture quality is unbelievable.Pricing for the gear is getting more affordable and much easily accessible here in Canada and we are quite a step behind the US so I think it must be a great option for you guys in the US. This also adds to the hobby. So I gatter your room is fully HT? Do you have a seperate 2 channels or you use the HT room and gear as double function?

I guess I should have paid little more attention to your signature when it comes to the HT. Seem like quite a gamer too. How do you like the HTPC to run everything? Ok, seems like your HT is run 2 channels, right?

[appadv]

5.1 System:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34313&d=1216053938

2 Channel:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34570&d=1217294941

[TECHNOKID]

Spiffy! I can't wait for my HT room to be finally completed but I am hung-up on the soundproofing and treatment as I want to do it right (once for all). Read so much about the different possibilities, the pros and cons and the confusion leads me to procrastination. Nothing beats a projection room, every time I use the projector for HD movie watching, I am in awe!

The mirror effect behind your TV gives a great look and must gives the impression of such a larger room however, does it distract you from focussing on the movies?

It feels little odd you are using the 5.1 with the TV ratter than with the PJ room? I personnally kept my old 2 channels with the TV in the living room and I am using the 7.1 in the projection/HT room. Mind you, my Sony TVs while in good shape aren't in HD (sort of sad, as I wouldn't have minded using the Polk surroundbar with one of them).

[dorokusai]

5.1 System:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34313&d=1216053938

2 Channel:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34570&d=1217294941

That 5.1 looks crazy reflective....

[ben62670]

Duct tape.

[TECHNOKID]

Duct tape....for a nice clean job!;)

[ben62670]

I am glad we agree on something.

[TECHNOKID]

I am glad we agree on something.not the same discussion... seems like we both stay away from the emotional one. I am convinced there will be much more casual discussions where mutual agreement will be easy/a breeze ;)

[appadv]

I guess I should have paid little more attention to your signature when it comes to the HT. Seem like quite a gamer too. How do you like the HTPC to run everything?

The HTPC is awesome. It has two tuner cards for OTA HD and SDTV, dual monitor outs, video capture card, 7.1 analog audio out and audio over HDMI. It can control a component with the IR blasters and integrates nicely with the Onkyo receiver and other gear.

Why don't you like the 2ch with the projector?

[ben62670]

not the same discussion... seems like we both stay away from the emotional one. I am convinced there will be much more casual discussions where mutual agreement will be easy/a breeze ;)

No no no. That wouldn't provide the necessary entertainment factor. I am glad you are sticking around.
Ben

[TECHNOKID]

The HTPC is awesome. It has two tuner cards for OTA HD and SDTV, dual monitor outs, video capture card, 7.1 analog audio out and audio over HDMI. It can control a component with the IR blasters and integrates nicely with the Onkyo receiver and other gear.

Why don't you like the 2ch with the projector?Not that I don't like but my view of the projector is to give movie the maximum HT effect and I think the 5 or 7.1 would take care of the maximum effect of the audio during movies. Since you personnaly experience the 2 types of set-up, maybe you could comment if you feel you are missing any of the audio effects during movie projection? Unless the PJ and 2 channels is dedicated mainly to music/video arrangements?

[appadv]

Unless the PJ and 2 channels is dedicated mainly to music/video arrangements?

Yup. Concert DVD's, Music HD on Cable, classical performances, and music videos are played back on the 2ch system.

Movies are watched on the 5.1 system.

[TECHNOKID]

No no no. That wouldn't provide the necessary entertainment factor. I am glad you are sticking around.
BenDon't worry, there can still be great entertainment without the ask kiking :D However, while the ass kicking doesn't bother me (only words on monitors afterall) however, I have to say I am not exactly used to it with frequenting forums which stricker and greather moderation. However, a new experience and too be honest I do find quite entertaining at times (it gets me ROTFLMAO). Other times, it simply disturbs the opportunity of learning and sharing views. Afterall, it is the main reason for me to spend time on any forums.

[ben62670]

Enjoy Kid. Obviously you are sticking around:) Get your learn on. Lots of good Polkies here:)

[TECHNOKID]

Yup. Concert DVD's, Music HD on Cable, classical performances, and music videos are played back on the 2ch system.

Movies are watched on the 5.1 system.I see, here some variance in the use of our systems. Like I pointed out, I am still using my old 2 channels and while far from high end, I am somewhat reluctant to replace it as being from the old school I still prefer the old full (close too) range speakers over the stand alone boom box (subwoofer) as I haven't yet adapted to seperate speakers for music playing, I love the external sub for the LFE during movies though. The upstairs TVs aren't HD either, still CRT and far from being ready to be replaced since they both are Sony and both in good shape for many years still I predict. While I own a few DVDs with music, I tend to listen to music without video. However, if they had decided to produce a DVD of the Paul McCartney's show on the "Plaine d'Abraham" last summer in Quebec it would be a different story since I've always been a great fan of the Beetle and McCartney as a whole (McCartney & the wings etc...).

[appadv]

Cool. Stick around and you'll learn lots from this forum.

I gotta go - I have to do homework.

[TECHNOKID]

Enjoy Kid. Obviously you are sticking around:) Get your learn on. Lots of good Polkies here:)No doubt at all! Even with the experience of the just about dead cable tread, I read many other discussions where basically the same people were involved and it was in fact interesting and fruitfull so, far from stopping me from surfing this big huge knowledge bank :cool: On that note, I realize my Polk addiction is again abusing the old body sleep requirement so out the office and back home just like the little good kid that I am... or wish that I am???

Cheers :)

[ben62670]

What is this sleep you speak of of kid;)
It gets worse.
Ben

[tonyb]

That 5.1 looks crazy reflective....

I was thinking the same thing,but what the hell,if the dude likes it.I would last like 2 minutes in a room like that.

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

I have approx 20 items plugged up to one outlet...

I have 3 power strips going down the back of my TV stand --- zip tied to the tv stand. Several of the power cables are routed within the TV stand... the others are ran down the right side of the TV stand - also zip tied in multiple places to the actual stand.

I also have two game console power supplies zip tied to the stand, along with a router, USB interface and other cables.

The signal cables are routed down the left side of the stand...

My MIT cables are free from any of the aforementioned cables by wall clips that suspend them to the wall and off the floor. Except the MIT power cables, they are as far from any other cable as I can manage.

Also forgot to mention the three power strips plug into one outlet on my MIT Z Center. The seperate components are plugged in seperate into the appropriate outlet.

I have a VERY neat cable situation right now, considering I have as much stuff as I do and you can't see any cables except the MIT stuff! :)

[appadv]

I was thinking the same thing,but what the hell,if the dude likes it.I would last like 2 minutes in a room like that.

Actually, in my neighborhood all the original houses have this style living room...mirror wall, "box" shape, etc. built in the late 1940s to early 1950s. There's one house that even has the mirror wall all over the dining room area!

When we moved in the wall was already like that.

[appadv]

The mirror wall actually isn't that bad looking. Here's a few more pics of the mirror wall:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34289&d=1216046367

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34290&d=1216046367

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34291&d=1216046367

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34292&d=1216046367

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34293&d=1216046367

[appadv]

I have approx 20 items plugged up to one outlet...

I have 3 power strips going down the back of my TV stand --- zip tied to the tv stand. Several of the power cables are routed within the TV stand... the others are ran down the right side of the TV stand - also zip tied in multiple places to the actual stand.

I also have two game console power supplies zip tied to the stand, along with a router, USB interface and other cables.

The signal cables are routed down the left side of the stand...

My MIT cables are free from any of the aforementioned cables by wall clips that suspend them to the wall and off the floor. Except the MIT power cables, they are as far from any other cable as I can manage.

Also forgot to mention the three power strips plug into one outlet on my MIT Z Center. The seperate components are plugged in seperate into the appropriate outlet.

I have a VERY neat cable situation right now, considering I have as much stuff as I do and you can't see any cables except the MIT stuff! :)

Wow. 20 items plugged up to one outlet? That's a lot of stuff!!

I personally have dedicated circuits for each of the high-draw devices (e.g. projector, sub, amp, etc.) so that there are no overloads. Did you consider installing dedicated circuits for your rig?

I have all my low-draw devices plugged into an APC in the following pic. It works very well:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34309&d=1216053938

The HTPC is also on its own outlet:

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34314&d=1216053960

[TECHNOKID]

Vr3MxStyler2k3, you have to show us picks of this... going down your description, it sounded like you were describing my former repair shop (however, like appdv I had many outlets using different dedicated breakers in some instances)!

Cheers

[appadv]

Vr3MxStyler2k3, you have to show us picks of this... going down your description, it sounded like you were describing my former repair shop (however, like appdv I had many outlets using different dedicated breakers in some instances)!

Cheers

That is a good thing. How many dedicated circuits did you have?

I certainly wouldn't recommend plugging everything up to one circuit - especially if there is a space heater or big amp in the room.

[TECHNOKID]

The mirror wall actually isn't that bad looking. Here's a few more pics of the mirror wallI agree with the reflection problem however, when it comes to looks it gives the room richness, glamour and definitely added looks to the gear infront of it. You never answered the question if the mirror effect was distracting when watching movies?

Cheers :)

[TECHNOKID]

That is a good thing. How many dedicated circuits did you have?

I certainly wouldn't recommend plugging everything up to one circuit - especially if there is a space heater or big amp in the room.I've had dedicated AC outlets and breaker for my display rack of used gear (mainly TVs), dedicated AC outlets and breaker for the front counter which was used to show the client the end result repair of their gear and of course invoicing equipment. At the back of the room, I had 2 workstation/islands for repairing and testing gear with dedicated outlets and breaker (one of the island was dedicated for TV repairs and testing while the other one was mainly for audi and most smaller shelf type gear such as amplifier receivers, VCRs :eek:, tape decks, CD palyers etc... I had multiple power bars running from each area. Happened to me me a couple times that a breaker would pop but it was mainly while working on microwave oven which draw more power than most gears.

Cheers :)

[appadv]

I agree with the reflection problem however, when it comes to looks it gives the room richness, glamour and definitely added looks to the gear infront of it. You never answered the question if the mirror effect was distracting when watching movies?

Cheers :)

No, it's not distracting when watching movies because there is no light coming from the back of the TV screen. Hence, no reflection. Unless you have a light shined directly facing the mirror it does not bother me.

[appadv]

I've had dedicated AC outlets and breaker for my display rack of used gear (mainly TVs), dedicated AC outlets and breaker for the front counter which was used to show the client the end result repair of their gear and of course invoicing equipment. At the back of the room, I had 2 workstation/islands for repairing and testing gear with dedicated outlets and breaker (one of the island was dedicated for TV repairs and testing while the other one was mainly for audi and most smaller shelf type gear such as amplifier receivers, VCRs :eek:, tape decks, CD palyers etc... I had multiple power bars running from each area. Happened to me me a couple times that a breaker would pop but it was mainly while working on microwave oven which draw more power than most gears.

Cheers :)

Wow, Ｉ used to fix audio gear when I was in high school, on the A/V squad. Never blew a breaker in my current HT, but let's just say it's happened to me a couple of times also...

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

I might try to sneak a pic from behind it. It is not easy moving all that gear to slide the rack out...

Just imagine like 15 outlets sticking out the back of the tv stand, 3 power strips, a xbox 360 PS, Wii PS, a router, and a usb interfact - all lining the back of a TV stand about 4 ft tall.. lol

On top of that - I am hiding EVERY wire, you can't see a single one from the front it and I get very low noise. All the power cables have in-line filters (the 2 ch rig) and on top of that the MIT Z Centers filters, and its power cables has dual filters...

so VERY quiet noise floor after all of that.

I will not install dedicated circuits in my room. Now when I move out - different story.

[TECHNOKID]

I might try to sneak a pic from behind it. It is not easy moving all that gear to slide the rack out...

Just imagine like 15 outlets sticking out the back of the tv stand, 3 power strips, a xbox 360 PS, Wii PS, a router, and a usb interfact - all lining the back of a TV stand about 4 ft tall.. lol

On top of that - I am hiding EVERY wire, you can't see a single one from the front it and I get very low noise. All the power cables have in-line filters (the 2 ch rig) and on top of that the MIT Z Centers filters, and its power cables has dual filters...

so VERY quiet noise floor after all of that.

I will not install dedicated circuits in my room. Now when I move out - different story.Taking the time to do a neat hiding cable job is great. I hate cable clutters, some that looks like Xmas three. Let's face it, one spends good money and turn around making it look like a stak pile of gear in a cluttered test worshop. you know what I mean...

I think your filters might also be helpfull and we have to realise that usually a small portion of the gear is used at once however, a few dedicated breakers is great when possible. Dedication for PJ, then one for A/V rack (depending on amount of gear involved) and making sure unrelated A/V gear is out of any gear cct path for example.

I actually do picture the outlets, bars and all but I'd be very curious to see physical pics, should be interesting.

Cheers!

[appadv]

Trey -

If your old setup is anything like the new one, then I am sure you have excellent wire management. However, I'd like to see a picture too! :)

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Heres ya some pics...

[lightman1]

Trey STILL needs a bigger room....:D

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

*sigh* I know :(

[lightman1]

It's OK, buddy. Soon you'll have the BIG room for all the toys.;)

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Yeah - I think I may have found a place... it is tempting to try to find one around October and close before November for that 8,000 cash back ---

No hurry, Im not going to spend 100,000 to get 8,000 - thats silly!

[lightman1]

BTW ...It has been a nightmare for me to get all the cables straight on the HT.
2ch..no sweat..

[lightman1]

Yeah - I think I may have found a place... it is tempting to try to find one around October and close before November for that 8,000 cash back ---

No hurry, Im not going to spend 100,000 to get 8,000 - thats silly!

True. Somewhere in lower Rowan?

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Well I am currently running...

Wii Conroller Charger
Camera Charger
Laptop
USB Hub
Camera Uplink Cable
Wireless mouse/keyboard transmitter
USB Interface
DVD Recorder
HD DVD Player
XBox 360
Wii
Router
CD Player
VCR
Preamp
Two Amps
MIT Z Center
Dish Network DVR Box
TV

All of that off of one outlet... pretty insane...

Consider about 15 of those use a power cable - and all the cables associated with hooking all of that up - LOL

And I dont even have a HT preamp and amps or other speakers ---- my cable situation would multiply VERY qickly...

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

True. Somewhere in lower Rowan?

The house I found is about 2 miles from my work. Which is awesome.

[lightman1]

Dude. I will wire you up three dedicated circuits, just for my peace of mind you are getting the best response from the rig...

[lightman1]

The house I found is about 2 miles from my work. Which is awesome.

Nice! Ride a bike and save gas!

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

effin A.

Say the word. Ill buy you a big pizza. LOL

[Vr3MxStyler2k3]

Ah dude, TOTALLY.

[lightman1]

Dig it?

[appadv]

Haha...

(4) Game consoles - Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo SNES, and Playstation 2;
(2) CD players - Onkyo, Aiwa;
(3) DVD Players - Panasonic DVR, Toshiba HD-XA1, and HP Media Center PC;
(2) Music Servers - Lenovo Notebook PC, iPod Dock;
(1) JVC VHS and Samsung XM Tuner.

For CD playback I can use: Xbox, PS2, Onkyo, Aiwa, Toshiba, HP Media Center HTPC, Panasonic, and HP Pavilion PC.

That's a nightmare to hook up :)

[appadv]

And that's just sources...

[lightman1]

Damn, appashwizzledivvle.....?
To much source begats bad things.



In the words of #5.."Need more input! Need more input!"

[appadv]

Damn, appashwizzledivvle.....?
To much source begats bad things.



In the words of #5.."Need more input! Need more input!"

That's just the video/HT side of things.

My 2 channel is very, very simple:
CDP --> Amp --> Speakers (no sub).

[lightman1]

That's just the video/HT side of things.

My 2 channel is very, very simple:
CDP --> Amp --> Speakers (no sub).

...;)... Had me worried for a second.....

[appadv]

...;)... Had me worried for a second.....

For some reason, the video side of things is always more complicated in my setups. Source switchers, receivers, projector/TV, etc. always seem to have more connections than everything else!!

[lightman1]

For some reason, the video side of things is always more complicated in my setups. Source switchers, receivers, projector/TV, etc. always seem to have more connections than everything else!!

Damn the extra video processing cables!

[appadv]

Damn the extra video processing cables!

I don't even have a video processor / scaler yet...

I would also like to thank Shawn474 for the cable organizers. I just got them today and they work great! I really appreciate it!

Again, thanks :)

[appadv]

Just to report back...

The cable wrappers Shawn gave me were exactly what I was looking for. I will post some before/after pics of the system with the cable wraps - it is a night and day difference!! Thanks!

[TECHNOKID]

Just to report back...

The cable wrappers Shawn gave me were exactly what I was looking for. I will post some before/after pics of the system with the cable wraps - it is a night and day difference!! Thanks!Great, I can't wait to see your pics.

Cheers :)