Need Help Wiring My Basement

[avab]

Hi gang,

I've embarked on the ambitious project of finishing my basement into a home theatre. The framing is almost up and the insulation is almost in. Now comes the all important part of wiring the basement.

I don't want to leave any wires missing so I'm coming to the experts for help. I have a that will be placed 13-14 feet away from the wall. The amp/receiver/DVD player will be placed in the back of the room on a metal rack (in the area under the staircase).

1) Other than speaker wiring and the obvious HDMI, DVI cabling, power source for the projector and the equipment - what else should I consider wiring in to the walls???

2) What innovative ideas do you have to keep the equipment rack cool since it will be under the staircase?

3) Anything else I am missing?

I will try to post some pictures as the development goes on...

Thanks so much for your advice and help!

[whoaru99]

Hi gang,

I've embarked on the ambitious project of finishing my basement into a home theatre. The framing is almost up and the insulation is almost in. Now comes the all important part of wiring the basement.

I don't want to leave any wires missing so I'm coming to the experts for help. I have a that will be placed 13-14 feet away from the wall. The amp/receiver/DVD player will be placed in the back of the room on a metal rack (in the area under the staircase).

1) Other than speaker wiring and the obvious HDMI, DVI cabling, power source for the projector and the equipment - what else should I consider wiring in to the walls???

2) What innovative ideas do you have to keep the equipment rack cool since it will be under the staircase?

3) Anything else I am missing?

I will try to post some pictures as the development goes on...

Thanks so much for your advice and help!

One thing I see occasionally in posts is that someone forgot to run coax or another form of shielded cable for the line-level subwoofer signal. A few home runs of coax going from the equipment cabinet to a few points around the room never hurts and it's pretty cheap.

I'd also think about some Cat5 cabling just in case.

[badboyspack]

Any pics yet of the basement ?

What did you decide on doing about the wiring ?

[ToddAnisman]

CAT-5 Shielded. Has 1001 uses. you never have enough.

[Chris D]

Agreed, there. I've used Cat 5e for lots of stuff in my current house and theater.