best way to manage wires behind a tv stand? - Blu-ray Forum

commandercool · 01-19-2009, 04:33 AM

ok so i ordered a tv stand and it's coming in the next few days now normally the way i usually "tidy" up wires is that i kinda fold em up and just keep it together with twisty ties now is this a good way to neatly place the wires behind the stand? or is there a better way to organize the cables?

thanks

Siri · 01-19-2009, 04:43 AM

Instead of twisty ties, how about zip ties

That is what I will be using when I get my new receiver etc to organize my wires. Unless you rearrange things regularly zip ties should work well

Brain Sturgeon · 01-19-2009, 04:43 AM

http://cableorganizer.com/f6-wrap-around/

Great stuff. Just cut to length using heated scissors and wrap around your wires. Multiple diameters available depending on how many cables you want to wrap. Very clean and professional looking.

JasonR · 01-19-2009, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirius389

Instead of twisty ties, how about zip ties

That is what I will be using when I get my new receiver etc to organize my wires. Unless you rearrange things regularly zip ties should work well

I hate zip ties!!

It must be the IT side of me hating to break out a pair of snippers everytime something needs rearranged in an end users space. Velcro zip ties are okay, I would look into Brain's link though...

Siri · 01-19-2009, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

I hate zip ties!!

It must be the IT side of me hating to break out a pair of snippers everytime something needs rearranged in an end users space. Velcro zip ties are okay, I would look into Brain's link though...

everyone has their preferences in cable management

Ill most likely use some zip ties, since i hardly rearrange my consoles etc, ever.

surprised no one mentioned monster's cable-it

commandercool · 01-19-2009, 06:16 AM

yeah well i don't think i'll be using zip ties lol as i re-arrange a lot

commandercool · 01-19-2009, 06:19 AM

oh yeah it's not bad to bend the speakers and tie them up and such?

GBMidge7 · 01-19-2009, 06:21 AM

Always good to avoid tight turns/bends... if it takes force to bend in the way you want, it's probably too much bending! Certain cables are even very specifically affected by tight turns, such as digital optical cables.

commandercool · 01-19-2009, 07:19 AM

well optical cables are not on my bend list lol but i never really "tighten" my wires or bend them too much it's more of a sharp curve

killat0n · 01-19-2009, 12:35 PM

Twist ties for me

commandercool · 01-19-2009, 08:40 PM

^that looks super neat..hmm maybe i'll look into twist ties

Sloan78 · 01-19-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by killat0n

Twist ties for me

+1 Bingo! That's what we use at my job, very professional and inexpensive as well. You can get a bag of them for around $5.00 at any hardware/home improvement store.

fatediesel · 01-19-2009, 08:47 PM

I really need to tidy up the area behind my tv. It's a jungle back there. I've never tried to organize cables but I think I'll go with zip ties.

derelicte · 01-19-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by commandercool

oh yeah it's not bad to bend the speakers and tie them up and such?

Well, it's generally frowned upon to bend the actual speaker. But speaker wire should be fine

Sorry, couldn't resist...

Pelican170 · 01-19-2009, 09:00 PM

I use those valcro tie things that come with wires sometimes, being those monster cables i got years ago before i had any sense in me! LOL

crazyBLUE · 01-19-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirius389

Instead of twisty ties, how about zip ties

That is what I will be using when I get my new receiver etc to organize my wires. Unless you rearrange things regularly zip ties should work well

ZIP-TIES are what I use

Johk · 01-19-2009, 09:46 PM

- F6 Wraparound Braided Sleeving
- Zip ties
- Velcro One-wrap

commandercool · 01-19-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

ZIP-TIES are what I use

niice two different set-ups?

Rob J in WNY · 01-19-2009, 10:29 PM

Some very nice pics, everyone, and sweet suggestions for managing those unsightly wires.

I use some twist ties to keep it all organized, and the line organizer on the back of my stand also helps considerably.

One suggestion. Avoid bundling power (AC) wires along any audio lines (line level, speaker, etc). They can be a source of AC hum or other interference.

commandercool · 01-20-2009, 12:38 AM

^thanks for that tip lol but it is safe to bundle the power cords together though right?

01-19-2009, 04:33 AM	#1
commandercool Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Queens, New york	best way to manage wires behind a tv stand? ok so i ordered a tv stand and it's coming in the next few days now normally the way i usually "tidy" up wires is that i kinda fold em up and just keep it together with twisty ties now is this a good way to neatly place the wires behind the stand? or is there a better way to organize the cables? thanks

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01-19-2009, 04:43 AM	#2
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	Instead of twisty ties, how about zip ties That is what I will be using when I get my new receiver etc to organize my wires. Unless you rearrange things regularly zip ties should work well

01-19-2009, 04:43 AM	#3
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	http://cableorganizer.com/f6-wrap-around/ Great stuff. Just cut to length using heated scissors and wrap around your wires. Multiple diameters available depending on how many cables you want to wrap. Very clean and professional looking.

01-19-2009, 06:16 AM	#6
commandercool Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Queens, New york	yeah well i don't think i'll be using zip ties lol as i re-arrange a lot

01-19-2009, 06:19 AM	#7
commandercool Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Queens, New york	oh yeah it's not bad to bend the speakers and tie them up and such?

01-19-2009, 06:21 AM	#8
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	Always good to avoid tight turns/bends... if it takes force to bend in the way you want, it's probably too much bending! Certain cables are even very specifically affected by tight turns, such as digital optical cables.

01-19-2009, 07:19 AM	#9
commandercool Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Queens, New york	well optical cables are not on my bend list lol but i never really "tighten" my wires or bend them too much it's more of a sharp curve

01-19-2009, 12:35 PM	#10
killat0n Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Minneapolis, MN Home Theater Gallery:72 Blu-ray collection:218 Blu-ray reviews:1	Twist ties for me

01-19-2009, 08:40 PM	#11
commandercool Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Queens, New york	^that looks super neat..hmm maybe i'll look into twist ties

01-19-2009, 08:47 PM	#13
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I really need to tidy up the area behind my tv. It's a jungle back there. I've never tried to organize cables but I think I'll go with zip ties.

01-19-2009, 09:00 PM	#15
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	I use those valcro tie things that come with wires sometimes, being those monster cables i got years ago before i had any sense in me! LOL

01-19-2009, 09:46 PM	#17
Johk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:645 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	- F6 Wraparound Braided Sleeving - Zip ties - Velcro One-wrap

01-19-2009, 10:29 PM	#19
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Some very nice pics, everyone, and sweet suggestions for managing those unsightly wires. I use some twist ties to keep it all organized, and the line organizer on the back of my stand also helps considerably. One suggestion. Avoid bundling power (AC) wires along any audio lines (line level, speaker, etc). They can be a source of AC hum or other interference.

01-20-2009, 12:38 AM	#20
commandercool Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Queens, New york	^thanks for that tip lol but it is safe to bundle the power cords together though right?

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