The usual situation
A TV is mounted, then the cables have to go somewhere — a cord cover on the wall, a bundle draped down to a cabinet, or a media box that has to stay visible because there is no path to it.
TV and AV wiring
Clean AV installation is mostly a wiring problem. Getting HDMI, power, Ethernet and speaker cable inside the wall before the TV goes up is what separates a finished room from a bundle of cords behind a bracket.
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What gets wired
Pathways are run from the display location to the equipment location, sized for what you have now and what you may add.
- In-wall HDMI, Ethernet and power to the display
- Equipment relocated to a cabinet, closet or rack
- Speaker and subwoofer runs for a theater or living room
- Multi-room video distribution where it is wanted
Common projects
A wall-mounted TV
Hidden wiring so nothing shows below the screen.
Home theater
Surround speaker runs, subwoofer placement and projector cabling.
Outdoor TV and speakers
Weather-rated wiring for patios and pool areas.
Several rooms
Consistent wiring so equipment can live in one place.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can HDMI be run inside a wall?
- Yes, with in-wall rated cable or an HDMI-over-Ethernet extender for longer runs. Pulling a conduit at the same time makes future upgrades easy.
- Should I add Ethernet behind the TV?
- Yes. It is the cheapest thing to add while the wall is open and it makes streaming far more reliable.
- Can the equipment be hidden?
- Usually. Equipment can live in a nearby closet, cabinet or rack with wiring and control run back to the display.
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