Newbie Cable Questions

[JK Saabh]

Hey folks,
I need to run two lengths of HDMI from my a/v receiver to my TV and ceiling projector, and I think I should need around 10 and 30ft of cable. What's the best way to determine the approximate length, other than running a rope and measuring it? Also, I was thinking of using a HDMI 2.0 CL2 rated cable. I was thinking of using HDMI cable from monoprice, but their cables are HDMI 1.4 compliant. What cable manufacturer would you recommend for a 2.0 cable?

For the HDMI cable, do you suggest connecting it directly to the TV from a hole in the dry-wall, or use a HDMI wall plate. Using a plate makes it look neat, but would mean joining two HDMI cables where I could make do with one. Also, that would mean I need to get a HDMI 2.0 wall plate which I haven't found yet. What are your thoughts?

I was thinking of using 14AWG CL2 Rated 4-Conductor Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper Speaker from monoprice. I will short the two leads I'm not using, but having wires going to each speaker means I have a backup. Also, this way if I upgrade my receiver I can bi-amp my towers. I was thinking of using monoprice banana plugs at the receiver end, and terminating the speaker cables at a monoprice wall plate. I will then use monoprice's 14AWG Oxygen-Free Pure Bare Copper Speaker Wire Cable (transparent) with banana plugs at each end to connect it to my speakers. Has anyone used monoprice's speaker cables? Also, should 14AWG be okay for my setup, or should I consider using 12AWG?

The other in-wall cable I'll be running is the coax for my subwoofer and for my verizon fios setup box. While I'm planning to get wireless transmitters for my Klipsch SW-112s, I'm adding the coax cable as a backup. I was thinking of using monoprice's Coaxial Audio/Video RCA CL2 Rated Cable M/M RG6U 75ohm cable. Will this cable work for both my subs as well as my setup box?. I plan to have eight coax outlets for my two subs (so I can move them around), whats the best way to wire them? Should I have eight individual coax cables coming to the receiver, and then plugging in the two I plan on using? Or is there a more efficient way, maybe by using splitters? Also, can I buy a really long length of coax and cut them as needed, or buy one coax (with male connectors attached) per outlet.

Thanks so much for your help.

 

[markw]

You do know we have a separate forum devoted specifically for cable questions, don't you?

 

[JK Saabh]

You do know we have a separate forum devoted specifically for cable questions, don't you?

Now I know. What is the best way to move it to the cables forum?

 

[markw]

Probably copy and paste, and then delete this post but don't worry too much about it. Keep it in mind for the future.

 

[JK Saabh]

Probably copy and paste, and then delete this post but don't worry too much about it. Keep it in mind for the future.

I tried doing that, but I don't see a delete option.

 

[j_garcia]

You can't delete an original post.

HDMI Cable from Blue Jeans Cable

For the longest runs, I might consider 12AWG, but unless you're going to be running some serious 4 Ohm surrounds, I doubt it will be necessary. 14 should cover it: Speaker Wire

I like wall plates because it is cleaner, but on the TV side, I just went with a feed through, not a wall plate. Did wall plate on the side where the system connects.

Not sure why you would move subs around... You'll need to recalibrate each time you do. Find the best spot, calibrate, leave them alone.