Post your rat nests!!

[evilkat]

Mine are pretty bad

On a side note, any *CHEAP* suggestions for cleaning up would be welcome too

 

[stratman]

Tie-wraps, also a Hoover or a Dyson would be good for you.

 

[Audioholics]

Tie-wraps, also a Hoover or a Dyson would be good for you.

Oh, those would CHEW those cables UP!

 

[stratman]

Well if he gets the Dyson ball vac he can rally around the cables!

 

[evilkat]

I'm weak against cables

 

[stratman]

Just tell them "I'll beat you into submission unless you straighten out," you do talk to your cables don't you? Doesn't everyone? Oooops

 

[evilkat]

Just tell them "I'll beat you into submission unless you straighten out," you do talk to your cables don't you? Doesn't everyone? Oooops

I *KNEW* there was a trick to it!!!

 

[majorloser]

It get's worse, but I ain't showing the power cords.

 

[Hi Ho]

I used to have a rats nest behind my system that was clearly visible. I have cleaned it up a great deal. HERE it is now. Only that run of cables on the left under the receiver is visible.

My PC was also really bad. See HERE

HERE it is now, and HERE is under the desk. That ugly wood panel wall is normally not visible.

I will add some sleeving to make it a bit prettier but it's a big step up from before. I also have some stray cables that were too short to bundle with the rest. I deal with cable dressing every day as part of my job. Messy cables has become one of my pet peves. I actually like routing and dressing cables. It's like a puzzle and the end results are satisfying. My home systems are nothing compared to what I deal with at work. I wish I had some pictures of those systems.

It takes practice to dress cables nicely but you can get it done if you work on it. Start by disconnecting everything. Label all connections, including power cords. Teflon tape works well. When bundling cables try and keep them out of site and try to bundle as many togeter as possible. Think of it like a tree trunk with branches.

 

[mike c]

perhaps one day AMPLIFIERS will have HDMI inputs.

one cable to rule them all.

 

[evilkat]

I KNEW I couldn't be the only one guilty!!

So is there a way to fix our mess without breaking down walls, etc? I mean can we hide the cables from view using some kind of conduit tubing or something like that? What are our options? Zip-ties still let u see the cables

I just know that as soon as I tidy up the cables, I'm going to want to move everything

 

[majorloser]

So is there a way to fix our mess without breaking down walls, etc? I mean can we hide the cables from view using some kind of conduit tubing or something like that? What are our options? Zip-ties still let u see the cables

Try this site out:

https://www.wirecare.com/

They should have some things to help clean up the mess.

 

[Seth=L]

Ha! You guys wait untill I get home tonight and I will show you a true nightmare. Oh this is gonna be good.

 

[majorloser]

You want to hate somebody? Check Gene's house out:

http://www.audioholics.com/buying-guides/reference-systems/reference-system-1/practical-cabling-spaghetti

Sorry Gene, that borders on anal

(At the very least, OCD)

 

[evilkat]

I saw Gene's place earlier....it's quite insane, and I really don't want to know what that's costing him Maybe if I'm ever able to buy a house, I'll be leaving the nightmare too Major I will check out that site you gave out earlier....perhaps it will help me out!

 

[Rowdy S13]

You want to hate somebody? Check Gene's house out:

http://www.audioholics.com/buying-guides/reference-systems/reference-system-1/practical-cabling-spaghetti

Sorry Gene, that borders on anal

(At the very least, OCD)

Meh, it could have been worse. He didnt use HDMI wall plates. Im very dissapointed in him.


Sean

 

[majorloser]

I saw Gene's place earlier....it's quite insane, and I really don't want to know what that's costing him Maybe if I'm ever able to buy a house, I'll be leaving the nightmare too Major I will check out that site you gave out earlier....perhaps it will help me out!

Something like this mounted on the back on an entertainment center or desk can help clean up the mess:

https://www.wirecare.com/wiremate.asp

 

[yettitheman]

Ha! You guys wait untill I get home tonight and I will show you a true nightmare. Oh this is gonna be good.

Heh, you haven't seen anything yet....
You know I should get pictures of my lab sometime.... 4 or 5 computers in a room with AV equipment.... nightmare.

 

[Seth=L]

Heh, you haven't seen anything yet....
You know I should get pictures of my lab sometime.... 4 or 5 computers in a room with AV equipment.... nightmare.

I gotta get my rats nest up on this forum, but I am not finished perfecting it.