What I don't understand is why everyone is still using, and recommending to others to run CAT 5 cables. I see the odd person saying they have used CAT5e but in this whole forum have only seen one other person who has stated they have wired with CAT6.
Personally, whether my cable is being used for data, phone, or even perhaps stereo audio with baluns, I still want it to be able to carry the signal, regardless of the source as fast and as efficiently as possible.
With the popularity of home networks, DVR's, PVR's, home media servers, and streaming HD I would think that the throughput of our home network should be as important as what type of home audio/home automation system being chosen.
Could you imagine spending 10-20k on a system and then realise in a few years that when yoiu a re ready to move to full HD distribution that your network is the bottleneck. That would be a shame.
Personally, whether my cable is being used for data, phone, or even perhaps stereo audio with baluns, I still want it to be able to carry the signal, regardless of the source as fast and as efficiently as possible.
With the popularity of home networks, DVR's, PVR's, home media servers, and streaming HD I would think that the throughput of our home network should be as important as what type of home audio/home automation system being chosen.
Could you imagine spending 10-20k on a system and then realise in a few years that when yoiu a re ready to move to full HD distribution that your network is the bottleneck. That would be a shame.