Home Theater Hacks

Chapter 7. Connectivity

Hacks 55–59

So, you've purchased all this equipment, and now it's time to hook it all up. That's going to involve cables—lots and lots of cables. And because every component serves a largely distinct function, you'll need lots of different cables. Some carry multichannel audio; others transmit video; still others work best for single-channel audio. Getting good sound and video, though, involves more than just picking a cable that fits into the desired hole and plugging it in.