Entertainment Center: TVs, Stereos, VCRs and DVDs - Running RG6 and speaker wire with electrical wire--signal interference?

I am running some RG6 cable and speaker wire in-wall. If I run the cable along with the electrical wire, will the electrical wire cause interference with either the speaker wire or the RG6?

Thanks.

I would not run it directly next to the power cable.

If you do, make sure it's quad shield RG6.

Can you just fish it 6" away from the power wire?

It all really depends on the insulation the cables got. If you can avoid doing it, do.

Mark,

Thanks. I've got quad shield RG6, but I should be able to run it away from the power. It's just a matter of adding a second set of bushing to the metal studs (the walls are open).

What about running the coax along side the speaker wire (in wall rated)? Is there interference between the coax and speaker wire?

Thanks,
Guy

You can do that.

It's never a good idea to run different signal cables in parallel with each other. It always causes some degree of interference. You may not notice it, but it is there. AC power wires are a sloppy mess of EMI noise. It's a given that you should stay awy from them.

Speaker wires can also generate an ampere or two at up to 30 volts AC, depending on power amplifier output. Although they carry very low frequencies compared to TV, there are harmonics in the signal that can interfere. The speaker cables should be twisted pair, like West Penn 225 (or 25225B, since you'll be enclosing it in a wall). http://www.westpenn-wpw.com/component/option,com_cable_finder/func,SearchSec/section,General_Cable_Products/

Your walls are open right now anyway, so there's really no reason to run any cables together.