Power Strips


I'm just getting into Home theater and was wondering what to do with all these power cords I suddenly accumulated. I've done some reading and realize that upgrading my power cords SHOULD make a difference. BUT, do I just plug these into a regular power strip, as I do not have near enough outlets to plug all this gear into? Comments appreciated as I have no clue.

Thanks
tommyg

Showing 1 response by jeffloistarca

I had the same problem when I put together a HT. Rather than use a power strip I cut out some of the gyproc wall directly beside the existing plug and ganged together two more electrical boxes. You end up with six outlets at a cost of $10. All you need is two more electrical boxes, two more duplex plugs, a little bit of wire, and a 6-outlet face plate. Took me about 2 hours all told. This may not be considered ideal by some folks, but to me the HT set up isn't about high-fidelity so expensive power conditioners, quality strips, or dedicated electrical circuits aren't necessary IMHO. Save a few bucks, and spend the windfall on records.