How do i run the cables for a surround sound system accross a hallway?

Question

It is just for the back left speaker, all the rest will work great. Also, is there a good surround sound system for around fifty bucks? I mainly will use it for tv watching, dvd's, and xbox. Any suggestions would be great, thanks

Answer 1

I hate to burst your bubble, but there isn't a good surround sound system for under $1000.00. I'm not kidding. The receiver will set you back a minimum of $300.00, entry level. The monitors (speakers) will set you back another $500.00 to $800.00, entry level. Two front, two rear, center channel, and sub-woofer. Progressive scan DVD players are relatively inexpensive, get one with the 'Reverse 3/2 Pull-down' feature. Expect to spend 20% of the total on good cables and surge protection.  

If you are referring to a H.T.I.B. (home theater in a box), That would be fine for a bedroom, a small apartment, or your grandmother's house.

If your only problem is rear speaker placement, try putting the rear speakers just behind the sofa on each corner. Run the cables under a rug in front of your 'theater seating'.

Answer 2

Either get a pair of Acoustic Research wireless surrounds, or if you have wired surrounds, run the wires along the side wall's floorboards.

Answer 3

under the carpet around the edges,  no good surround sound system under $100

Answer 4

Into the attic, or under the carpet, those are your only real options. And I agree with the opinion that there are no good surround sound systems available for under a hundred bucks.

Answer 5

through the ceiling ...

under the carpet ...

go wireless