Speaker Wire, Power and HDMI placement - Blu-ray Forum

sharks410 · 11-05-2008, 05:34 PM

Hello,

I am installing speaker wires and HDMI cables. My understanding is that the HDMI cables should not be placed along side of the power because of interference issues. I read somewhere that they should be about 14 inches apart if they are placed along side of each other.

Is there a "rule of thumb" for speaker wire? Is it bad to have the speaker wire next to the power wires? Because of the wall configuration, I may need to place the speaker wires next to -or- close to the power wires.

Thanks - all opinions welcome.

Scott

Driver_King · 11-05-2008, 06:34 PM

It should be fine. I have all my wires jumbled on top of each other.

richteer · 11-05-2008, 07:55 PM

For best results, you want to keep cables carrying high power signals away from low power cables. If they must meet, try to cross them at right angles.

Pelican170 · 11-05-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

It should be fine. I have all my wires jumbled on top of each other.

Mine are the same and I have had no problems....

sokrman14 · 11-05-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

For best results, you want to keep cables carrying high power signals away from low power cables. If they must meet, try to cross them at right angles.

Richteer has it right. Right angles will give the least amount of interference because the speaker wire will be close to the power cord for a for short time. Running them parallel would give the worst results. Some people are lucky and don't notice any problems, some of us do.

JJ · 11-05-2008, 10:03 PM

Interesting, didn't know this. I'll try to see if I can apply it.

crackinhedz · 11-05-2008, 10:07 PM

I have no troubles. And thats a MONSTER 5100 power conditioner there.

Im sure there are some right angles in there somewhere.

sharks410 · 11-06-2008, 04:23 AM

Thanks to everyone for the response. Especially to crackinhedz who provided us with the picture - I did see some right angles.

I called the local Home Theater store near my house, Century Stereo, and they told me to try to have at least 18 inches between the power cables and the speaker / hdmi cables. Also, they said right angles are helpful when crossing.

Marquoz · 11-06-2008, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I have no troubles. And thats a MONSTER 5100 power conditioner there.

Im sure there are some right angles in there somewhere.

Zip strips ARE your friend! Don't be scared of wire management.

Driver_King · 11-06-2008, 07:16 PM

Mine wires are worse. A lot worse.

Uniquely · 11-06-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marquoz

Zip strips ARE your friend! Don't be scared of wire management.

I once found the most AWESOME thing on sale for $1 at an auto parts store. They only had one left. It was velcro zip ties. They had a hole in the end to thread the other end through to tighten, and it was velcro so they were removable and reusable. I wish I could find more.

Uniquely · 11-06-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinandtami

I once found the most AWESOME thing on sale for $1 at an auto parts store. They only had one left. It was velcro zip ties. They had a hole in the end to thread the other end through to tighten, and it was velcro so they were removable and reusable. I wish I could find more.

Here they are..... bit more than a dollar though.... LOL

http://www.itapestore.com/index.asp?...TS&Category=78

Marquoz · 11-07-2008, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinandtami

I once found the most AWESOME thing on sale for $1 at an auto parts store. They only had one left. It was velcro zip ties. They had a hole in the end to thread the other end through to tighten, and it was velcro so they were removable and reusable. I wish I could find more.

I used zip strips on my computer when I redid most of those wires. Zip em up and cut the ends off and it looked great. Was also good when I moved, just unplug everything and it's already neatly packaged up. Wasn't too worried about re-usability because I didn't plan to ever undo them, most of the cables were re-usable with anything I expanded.

Hammie · 11-07-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marquoz

I used zip strips on my computer when I redid most of those wires. Zip em up and cut the ends off and it looked great. Was also good when I moved, just unplug everything and it's already neatly packaged up. Wasn't too worried about re-usability because I didn't plan to ever undo them, most of the cables were re-usable with anything I expanded.

Just make sure both ends are labeled before you disconnect them.

11-05-2008, 05:34 PM	#1
sharks410 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	Speaker Wire, Power and HDMI placement Hello, I am installing speaker wires and HDMI cables. My understanding is that the HDMI cables should not be placed along side of the power because of interference issues. I read somewhere that they should be about 14 inches apart if they are placed along side of each other. Is there a "rule of thumb" for speaker wire? Is it bad to have the speaker wire next to the power wires? Because of the wall configuration, I may need to place the speaker wires next to -or- close to the power wires. Thanks - all opinions welcome. Scott

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
rear speaker placement 6th and 7th speaker?	Speakers	raw nerve	1	02-15-2010 01:36 AM
B-TECH BT77 speaker mounts, how to hide speaker wire?	Speakers	tilallr1	3	11-30-2009 06:20 PM
How many HDMI and Speaker Wire do i need	Receivers	MosHighDef	1	02-11-2009 10:02 PM
question about speaker wire/hdmi vs non hdmi audio	Speakers	Erman_94	13	05-21-2008 03:19 PM
Question about Speaker wire for Pioneer VSX-LX50 receiver (newb at this wire stuff)	Home Theater General Discussion	mainman	4	01-15-2008 03:50 PM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

11-05-2008, 06:34 PM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	It should be fine. I have all my wires jumbled on top of each other.

11-05-2008, 07:55 PM	#3
richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	For best results, you want to keep cables carrying high power signals away from low power cables. If they must meet, try to cross them at right angles.

11-05-2008, 10:03 PM	#6
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Interesting, didn't know this. I'll try to see if I can apply it.

11-05-2008, 10:07 PM	#7
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I have no troubles. And thats a MONSTER 5100 power conditioner there. Im sure there are some right angles in there somewhere.

11-06-2008, 04:23 AM	#8
sharks410 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008	Thanks to everyone for the response. Especially to crackinhedz who provided us with the picture - I did see some right angles. I called the local Home Theater store near my house, Century Stereo, and they told me to try to have at least 18 inches between the power cables and the speaker / hdmi cables. Also, they said right angles are helpful when crossing.

11-06-2008, 07:16 PM	#10
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Mine wires are worse. A lot worse.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals