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mayflower232 · 07-12-2010, 12:33

I have recently taken the decision to re-decorate my bedroom and this includes the laying of a new floor. As a result I have access to the void below my floor in which to lay cables. The main permanent connection I want to make is that between my HDTV and my iMac, as well as removing the V HD Box and DVD player away from the TV as to have it properly wall mounted/floating. While the floor is up I want to future-proof and therefore I would like some advice on what cables you would recommend laying.
Im thinking along the lines of a USB 3.0 and HDMI, but does HDMI remove the need for any separate sound cables, as I am just thinking future wise if I was to set up surround sound whether it would plug into the V HD Box or a separate cable from the TV?

Help would be really appreciated,
Mayflower232

07-12-2010, 12:33	#1
mayflower232 Inactive Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 5	Future-proofing cables which are under the floor... what should I add? I have recently taken the decision to re-decorate my bedroom and this includes the laying of a new floor. As a result I have access to the void below my floor in which to lay cables. The main permanent connection I want to make is that between my HDTV and my iMac, as well as removing the V HD Box and DVD player away from the TV as to have it properly wall mounted/floating. While the floor is up I want to future-proof and therefore I would like some advice on what cables you would recommend laying. Im thinking along the lines of a USB 3.0 and HDMI, but does HDMI remove the need for any separate sound cables, as I am just thinking future wise if I was to set up surround sound whether it would plug into the V HD Box or a separate cable from the TV? Help would be really appreciated, Mayflower232