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jfree · 12-16-2008, 06:58 PM

Hi,

I'm trying to get everthing together to set up my new system the week after Christmas. I've taken a couple of days off work and would like to have all of the stuff I need before I start. I live in a small town, so running to the store for more cables is going to interrupt the day.

I'm going with the recommended HT Virgin setup. Here's what I'll have:

Samsung LN46A550 LCD Television
DirectTV HD DVR
Sony S550 blu-ray player
Onkyo SR606 receiver
Polk Audio RM 6759 speakers
APC BR1500LCD power supply

I'm planning on ordering 100' of 14 ga speaker wire from monoprice.

What else am I going to need? How many HDMI cables? Anything else?

Your help would be appreciated.

Joe

PoLskA · 12-16-2008, 11:38 PM

you need at least 3 HDMI cables...

blu-ray to receiver...
cable box to receiver...
receiver to tv...

jfree · 12-17-2008, 03:16 PM

Thanks...I ordered 3 HDMI's and 100 ft. of 14 ga from Monoprice.

Joe

Krudy · 12-17-2008, 04:52 PM

you should also get one of their subwoofer cables.

DJ Matt · 12-17-2008, 06:57 PM

Yeah you need a RCA male male cable to connect subwoofer to receiver.
And IMO 14 ga speaker wire is a bit small. But too late, and it will do just fine.
I just want to make sure that you'll have enough with 100'. Is this a big room ?
You should be good with all that.

DJ Matt

jfree · 12-17-2008, 07:13 PM

Thanks for the heads-up on the subwoofer cable, and you're probably right, 100 ft. sounded like a lot when I ordered it, but it doesn't after thinking about my room size. I'll take some measurements.

Joe

12-16-2008, 06:58 PM	#1
jfree Junior Member Member since:Dec 2008	Cable Needs Request Hi, I'm trying to get everthing together to set up my new system the week after Christmas. I've taken a couple of days off work and would like to have all of the stuff I need before I start. I live in a small town, so running to the store for more cables is going to interrupt the day. I'm going with the recommended HT Virgin setup. Here's what I'll have: Samsung LN46A550 LCD Television DirectTV HD DVR Sony S550 blu-ray player Onkyo SR606 receiver Polk Audio RM 6759 speakers APC BR1500LCD power supply I'm planning on ordering 100' of 14 ga speaker wire from monoprice. What else am I going to need? How many HDMI cables? Anything else? Your help would be appreciated. Joe

12-17-2008, 06:57 PM	#5
DJ Matt Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Longueuil, Qc, Canada Blu-ray collection:340 DVD collection:7	... Yeah you need a RCA male male cable to connect subwoofer to receiver. And IMO 14 ga speaker wire is a bit small. But too late, and it will do just fine. I just want to make sure that you'll have enough with 100'. Is this a big room ? You should be good with all that. DJ Matt

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12-16-2008, 11:38 PM	#2
PoLskA Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Livonia, MI Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:945 Blu-ray collection:2578 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:381	you need at least 3 HDMI cables... blu-ray to receiver... cable box to receiver... receiver to tv...

12-17-2008, 03:16 PM	#3
jfree Junior Member Member since:Dec 2008	Thanks...I ordered 3 HDMI's and 100 ft. of 14 ga from Monoprice. Joe

12-17-2008, 04:52 PM	#4
Krudy Member Member since:Jul 2008 Trading Score:2	you should also get one of their subwoofer cables.

12-17-2008, 07:13 PM	#6
jfree Junior Member Member since:Dec 2008	Thanks for the heads-up on the subwoofer cable, and you're probably right, 100 ft. sounded like a lot when I ordered it, but it doesn't after thinking about my room size. I'll take some measurements. Joe

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