Re: cables. was HA system networks

["Andy Laurence" <andy@xxxxxxx>]

> > On the cable most group members would advice you to put as much
cat5e in
as
> > possible then add a little bit more.  It all depends on the
location
> > really.  Sockets by the TV can use lots, at least 4 by the
time you have
> > KAT5 units (see www.kat5.tv), ir distribution, perhaps a
networked
> > recording system etc.  Then its likely that you will want
points on
either
> > side of the room.  As a guide here are the number of cat5e
cables I plan
to
> > install when I get round to rewiring.
>
> rather than using kat5, would it not be better to go for dedicated
co-ax
> for TV distribution?

Depends on what quality you're after.  The KAT5 modules offer
perfect
quality transmission with stereo audio, whereas coax will send
reasonable
quality pictures and mono sound.  If I had the money, I'd use
KAT5.  I don't
so I'll use coax (sorry Keith - pray for a pay rise for me).

Andy



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