Organized Cable Routing Solutions?

MattN03
MattN03 Posts: 558
edited March 2006 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I'm beginning to piece together my first H/T system and have questions about cable routing? My current TV stand has no methods of cable organizing.

1. I've read I need to keep electrical wires away from interconnects &
speaker wires. Is this true?

2. What are good methods for keeping the wiring neat? Tie wraps, zip ties,
etc?

3. I have a feeling most of the interconnects are going to be slightly longer
than I need (1 meter run is the shortest I have & it's still a little much).
Can I safely loop these wires-like looping a regular extension cord when
stored-without causing any side effects?
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  • MattN03
    MattN03 Posts: 558
    edited March 2006
    Pics of your organized cable routing would be great to see also! ;)
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited March 2006
    MattN03 wrote:
    Pics of your organized cable routing would be great to see also! ;)

    Here is a recent thread with pictures of what you don't want..LOL.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37716&highlight=cable+management

    Yes try to keep interconnects separated and away from power cables. Keep speaker wires away from ICs and power cables. See note from Steveinaz on that thread. Also check out the system showcase. Some people have pics of their wire management. Velcro straps, ties, etc. any of those help to keep things isolated and tidy. If you must cross over go at a 90 degree angle. You want to avoid running in parallel power wires with speaker cables and such.
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  • MattN03
    MattN03 Posts: 558
    edited March 2006
    pjdami wrote:
    Here is a recent thread with pictures of what you don't want..LOL.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37716&highlight=cable+management

    That is why I thought a thread of neat/orderly systems might be good! :D
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  • da5176
    da5176 Posts: 42
    edited March 2006
    Good luck on making it all neat. In the end just make sure when you push it all back nothing gets caught under a cabinet.
    NOT MUCH, BUT IT'S ALL MINE!

    SONY 60" SXRD (HDTV)
    Explorer 8300HD (HD-DVR CABLE BOX)
    Toshiba SD-3750 (DVD PLAYER)
    Onkyo TX-SR702 (RECEIVER)
    Polk Monitor 60 (FRONTS)
    Polk CS2 (CENTER)
    Polk Monitor 30 (SIDE SURROUNDS)
    Polk Monitor 30 (REAR SURROUNDS)
    Mirage Omni S-12 (SUBWOOFER)
    Tripplite HT 1000UPS (POWER PROTECTION)
    Omnimount (CENTER CHANNEL SHELF)
    B-Tech BT34 (SURROUND SPEAKER MOUNTS)
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  • kenhiltz
    kenhiltz Posts: 5
    edited March 2006
    Help again! Still hooking up my new LSI speakers, in the Owners Manual on using Banana plugs it says US only. Why??? as I already bought 5 sets at $20.00 a set can't I use them here in Canada??:confused:
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  • DAMCB
    DAMCB Posts: 35
    edited March 2006
    kenhiltz wrote:
    Help again! Still hooking up my new LSI speakers, in the Owners Manual on using Banana plugs it says US only. Why??? as I already bought 5 sets at $20.00 a set can't I use them here in Canada??:confused:
    Hi kenhiltz,
    I read somewhere on Polk's site that they don't want anyone removing the plastic plugs covering the connector banana opening on speakers used in Europe. Apparently the hole size and spacing matches some of the 220v (mains) male plug connectors used there and could cause safety problems.
    You won't have any problems using banana plugs for your speaker wires.
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited March 2006
    To help organize my cables, I went to the local Autozone and picked up a bunch of spark plug wire holders. Can't remember if they were 7 or 8 mm. Guess it depends on the thickness of your wires. They actually do a good job keeping the wires seperated.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited March 2006
    Making his own custom length cables solved this guys problems. This is the coolest, cleanest looking rack I've seen for home audio in awhile........
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
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  • BullShifter
    BullShifter Posts: 66
    edited March 2006
    That's nice. I work on cars and have lots of different types of spark wire holders that I will put to use after seeing that.
    HK AVR 335
    Polk R50 fronts
    Polk CSi25 center
    Polk R15 rear
    2 Sony modded subs with 12" Daytons
    32" Sharp Aquos
    PS2
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  • MattN03
    MattN03 Posts: 558
    edited March 2006
    That is a very impressive layout!
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