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HDMI cable length...how long is too long ?

I am planning a new HT/Audio installation . I want to know if there is any negatives to using long HDMI cables . I am planning to put about 24ft. of cable between 2 wall plates . Then short HDMI cables to connect the source to one wall plate location and the TV to the other wall plate location . In effect the TV is on one side of the room and the sources are on the other side .

Thank You
saki70
doggiehowser
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But even with those cables, I don't recommend using HDMI cable from AVR to wall panel -> HDMI to second wall panel -> HDMI cable to projector
saki70 OP
907 posts
 
Ok... would cat5 work better with the wall plates ?
How futureproof is the Cat5 set up ?
doggiehowser
672 posts
 
internetmin said it best.

Run MANY cables

Each HDMI cable should be one long cable not going through intermediate wall plates. Two or more.

Run 2 or more Cat6E with wall panels

Run run through wires that allow you to pull new wires through the walls should the need arise.
saki70 OP
907 posts
 
Anyone else have any experience with the Redmere cables ?

If you all don't use wall plates...how do you treat the hole in the wall where the cable enters and exits ? I don't want to just have a hole in the wall with a cable hanging out of it . The WAF thing ! Also not very energy efficient .

Thanks
internetmin
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If I didn't already mention, I'm using Redmere cables. They work fine.

In terms of the "holes" you use special wall plates. I'll send you some links so that you can get a better idea.
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