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We're building a home, and we're at the point where I need to make some wiring decisions in my listening room. I've got a Monster Cable HTS-2000 power center (TV, DVD, VCR), an AVR, and a subwoofer that need outlets. I was thinking of having them install three double outlets behind where I plan on putting my component/TV stand. Does this sound right? Suggestions and comments appreciated and welcomed.
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If you are in North America, then I would suggest using "spec grade" outlets. They are more expensive (a couple of bucks, compared to 50 cents for a regular outlet) but they are well worth it in terms of long term use. Industrial is the next level above spec and finally Hosptial is at the very top. Use heavier gauge wire if you can as well, most homes have 14 gage use 12 for the power amps.
When we built this home I thought it was all planned out with more outlets than you could shake a stick at + cable in the walls for 7.1 sound. BUT, I underestimated the mania and did not allow for powered electrostatic side speakers (and were those outlets a pain in the butt to instal later!) and changed the rears so cable going to the shelves was inappropriate. I also had conduit in the slab to allow for cabling to come up through the floor but it ended up not exactly where it turned out to be neatest, was not large enough and two were insufficient for later developments. Now there are so many holes though the 7 inch slab it is like swiss cheese. I later used other cabling so the some of stuff installed in the walls was redundant.Moral: Do your best to plan ahead but you can never really expect to cover all future twists of this mania for which there seems no cure. BTW if you have not done so already allow for a projector in your video future and have framing & cabling prepared.
Good luck
John
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