I did the same not too long ago. Unless you plan to have really large amplifiers with lots of current draw as AVguy mentioned, this is how I set up mine:
All circuits 20amp (cost pennies over 15amp circuits)
1 for amps (more if you need them)
1 for video (RPTV and SAT)
1 for pre-amp/sources
1 for sub if it's far away from the other outlets
Keep all other general outlets on a sep circuit
Keep all lighting on yet another circuit especially if you will use dimmers.
And, have the electrician put an outlet in the floor! Yep, middle of the room, back toward the seating poistion. Great for remote controls, cordless phones...etc.
You can put one in the floor near where the amps will go too if you intend to have the amps out near the L/C/R speakers.
I used metal boxes, BX wired and hospital grade outlets. Some will say spend more on the outlets for "audio grade". I'm skeptical but, it's only money.
Enjoy!
All circuits 20amp (cost pennies over 15amp circuits)
1 for amps (more if you need them)
1 for video (RPTV and SAT)
1 for pre-amp/sources
1 for sub if it's far away from the other outlets
Keep all other general outlets on a sep circuit
Keep all lighting on yet another circuit especially if you will use dimmers.
And, have the electrician put an outlet in the floor! Yep, middle of the room, back toward the seating poistion. Great for remote controls, cordless phones...etc.
You can put one in the floor near where the amps will go too if you intend to have the amps out near the L/C/R speakers.
I used metal boxes, BX wired and hospital grade outlets. Some will say spend more on the outlets for "audio grade". I'm skeptical but, it's only money.
Enjoy!