Sorry to have a demanding first post, but I have a problem, and I hope you all can help me. I have a home theater, and the way it is set up is not really working that well for me. I simply have too many components, and no easy way to connect them all. I have several audio sources, which are inconsequential. The problem is that I also have tons of A/V components:
1. A progressive scan DVD player/changer (optical audio, component video)
2. A Sony SAT-T60 DirecTivo (optical audio, component vido)
3. A Samsung HDTV DirecTv Reciever (optical audio, S-Video)
4. An X-Box (optical audio, component video)
These four components are hooked into a Sony HDTV and a JVC reciever with 1 optical and 1 coaxial input (it takes a little switching, but it can be managed). The other problem is that the TV is located at the other end of the 40' room from the A/V closet where the reciever is located which makes multiple cable runs both costly and difficult. Moving the TV or A/V equipment would go against the will of the interior decorator, and therefore is strictly forbidden in the eyes of the women of the house.
Does anyone here have any recommendations for solutions. Money is something of an issue, as I cannot affort to purchase anything much above $500 at this point, excluding cable, plates and the other requirements.
Thanks for all your help,
Peter
1. A progressive scan DVD player/changer (optical audio, component video)
2. A Sony SAT-T60 DirecTivo (optical audio, component vido)
3. A Samsung HDTV DirecTv Reciever (optical audio, S-Video)
4. An X-Box (optical audio, component video)
These four components are hooked into a Sony HDTV and a JVC reciever with 1 optical and 1 coaxial input (it takes a little switching, but it can be managed). The other problem is that the TV is located at the other end of the 40' room from the A/V closet where the reciever is located which makes multiple cable runs both costly and difficult. Moving the TV or A/V equipment would go against the will of the interior decorator, and therefore is strictly forbidden in the eyes of the women of the house.
Does anyone here have any recommendations for solutions. Money is something of an issue, as I cannot affort to purchase anything much above $500 at this point, excluding cable, plates and the other requirements.
Thanks for all your help,
Peter