Well now, let me tell ya ’bout these here wall plates, the ones they call “home entertainment wall plates.” I ain’t no fancy expert or nothin’, but I seen a thing or two, and I know what’s what when it comes to keepin’ them wires tidy.
First off, what in the tarnation are these things? They’re like little doors for your wires, see? You stick ’em in the wall, and all them pesky wires go through ’em, neat and tidy like. No more mess of wires snakin’ all over the place, tripin’ folks and lookin’ like a rat’s nest.
Now, why would ya want these things? Well, lemme tell ya, it makes things a whole heap easier. You got your TV, your speakers, maybe a fancy game box, all them things got wires. And if you’re like most folks, them wires are all tangled up behind the furniture, lookin’ like a dog’s breakfast. With these wall plates, you can organize them wires, make it look nice and neat.
- Keep things tidy: Like I said, no more mess of wires. Everything’s tucked away nice and neat.
- Safer too: Them loose wires, they ain’t safe. Someone could trip, or the dog could chew on ’em. Wall plates keep them wires out of the way.
- Looks better: Let’s be honest, a mess of wires ain’t pretty. Wall plates make your entertainment area look a whole lot better.
Now, there’s different kinds of these wall plates, ya know. Some are just for speakers, some are for the TV, some are for all sorts of things. You got ones with them little banana plug thingies for the speakers, and ones with them holes for the other wires. You gotta figure out what kind of wires you got, and then get the right wall plate to match.
Don’t go buyin’ the first one you see, neither. You gotta look at the quality. Some of them are cheap and flimsy, and them little connectors break off easy. You want somethin’ sturdy, somethin’ that’ll last. Look for ones that say they’re made of good stuff, like copper or somethin’. And make sure it’s got enough connections for all your stuff. Nothin’ worse than gettin’ it all set up and then realizin’ you need another one.
Installin’ ’em ain’t too hard, neither. You just gotta cut a hole in the wall, the right size mind you, and then screw the plate in. But if you ain’t handy with tools, maybe get someone who knows what they’re doin’ to help ya. Don’t wanna mess up your wall, now do ya?
And where can you get these things? Well, I seen ’em at the big stores, like that Best Buy place. And you can probably find ’em online too, on that there internet thingy. Just search for “home entertainment wall plates” and you’ll see a whole bunch of ’em. Just remember what I told ya, look for good quality and the right kind for your wires.
So there ya have it, a little somethin’ ’bout them home entertainment wall plates. They ain’t nothin’ fancy, but they sure do make a difference. Keeps things tidy, keeps things safe, and makes your place look a whole lot better. And that’s somethin’ we can all appreciate, ain’t it?
Now, one more thing, don’t forget to label your wires before you hook ’em up to the wall plate. Makes it a whole heap easier if you ever gotta unhook somethin’ or change things around. Just a little piece of tape and a marker, that’s all ya need. Trust me on this one, it’ll save ya a whole lotta headaches later on.
Alright, I think that’s about all I gotta say about these wall plates. Go on now, get yourself some and make your entertainment area look nice and neat. You’ll be glad ya did.
Tags: home entertainment, wall plates, cable management, home theater, speaker wires, audio video, organization, home improvement, DIY, connectors
