RCA to F-Type for video?

 

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Username: Xanadu

Post Number: 2
Registered: Aug-06
I hope a cross-post is O.K., I posted this in the TV section also...

I'm in the process of building an A/V room and I want to do it as right as I can (while staying on my budget). It's a freshly studded room in my basement, and everything is going behind the walls. I'm in the process of plotting out my layout.

I've read in various forums that using RG6 wire with F-Type connectors for audio runs is a solid alternative to RCA cables, so I've purchased some RCA to F snapins and wall plates to customize the setup.

Is the same setup viable for video as well? I've seen some posts say it is, and some say it limits the signal to "broadcast quality". What is the preferred method of running video cable, and what is the maximum length I can use to produce high-quality results?

Any help would be appreciated.
 

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Username: John_s

Columbus, Ohio US

Post Number: 1055
Registered: Feb-04
"so I've purchased some RCA to F snapins"

snapins? Are you talking about these?

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"Is the same setup viable for video as well?"

Yes.

"What is the preferred method of running video cable"

Was not RG6 specifically designed for video?

"and what is the maximum length I can use to produce high-quality results?"

What length do you need?
 

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Username: Xanadu

Post Number: 5
Registered: Aug-06
I'm talking about these:
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"Was not RG6 specifically designed for video?"

Yes, but (for instance) isn't S-Video better than coax?
 

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Username: Xanadu

Post Number: 6
Registered: Aug-06
I'm talking about these:
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"Was not RG6 specifically designed for video?"

Yes, but (for instance) isn't S-Video better than coax?
 

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Username: Hogwild

Post Number: 63
Registered: Aug-05
I believe that the order of signal quality is HDMI,Component,S-video,Composite.

Audio runs? RG6 works for a subwoofer. It is not speaker wire.

I ran Belden RG6 with Canare connectors. If you buy quality components, making your own cables will give you premium quality for budget price.

My longest runs are 60ft with no trouble. Don't run it beside 110V wiring. (within reason)

Tip: Run an extra cable to each location JIC.
 

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Username: John_s

Columbus, Ohio US

Post Number: 1059
Registered: Feb-04
I have successfully used RG6 (and RG59 for shorter runs) with the plugs pictured in my above post for digital and analog audio (including subwoofer hookups), and for composite/component video.
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