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To properly set up even a "simple" 1080p projector home theater surround sound system, there are many types of audio/video connections that must be made.
Each of your surround sound speakers will require enough (in-wall) speaker wire running from the back of the home theater receiver to each speaker. Each powered subwoofer will require a subwoofer cable running from the sub pre-out(s) on back of the home theater receiver to the subwoofer(s). Each of your A/V source components such as your Blu-ray Disc player, HDTV tuner, and video game system will need to be connected to the back of the home theater receiver using an HDMI cable. Ethernet cable will need to be run from your network to any network-ready A/V components. A single (perhaps quite) long HDMI cable will need to run from the HDMI output on back of your receiver to an HDMI input on your 1080p projector. |
The AC power cord from your home theater receiver and each source component should be plugged into a power surge protector. Any electronics that are located apart from the audio/video component rack, such as the 1080p projector or a computer/media server, will require their own separate surge protection. Additional A/V cables, accessories, wiring expertise, and tools may also be necessary and/or desirable to achieve a neat and clean finish, or for more advanced stuff like installing a motorized projection screen or automated lighting and curtains, etc.
Related Links:
Monster Cable Home Theater Connection Guide
THX Home Theater Speaker Setup
Residential Retrofit Wiring DVD
Cable and Wire Organizers |
