Cable Management for HTPC Cabinet Made Easy

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Jun 20th, 2010

Cable management is very little discussed topic among Home Theater PC forums and blogs, yet it is one of the easiest way to make stunning equipment look bad in the living room.

I was browsing user photos of different entertainment center cabinets when I realized that the cable management is a real issue for media center users. In the photos, loose tangled cables behind the TV and cabinet were the first thing to standout.

Solution to the cable management challenges

bluelounge cablebox cable management solution for HTPC cabinetWhen it comes to cable management for home theater PCs, Bluelounge CableBox is the solution to solve the cable organizing issues. After finding the CableBox from Bluelounge, I think I found the solution to my cable management challenges.

The CableBox allows to stow away the surplus cable lenghts inside the box together with the power plugs. Another benefit of the CableBox over Belkin’s Surgeprotector is that it will fit almost every size power strip.

I use Belkin Concealed Surge Protector in my HTPC cabinet. However, it does not completely solve the issue relating to hiding those loose cables. Secondly, I have challenges in fitting the larger power strips inside the Belkin’s surgeprotector.

Hide the clutter and child proof your living room

The whole idea of the cable management is to hide the clutter and that is what the CableBox does well. The box looks good and does not necessarily be hidden itself. However, the CableBox is not airtight so there is no risk for overheating.

The box has relatively high price, but so did Belkin’s surge protector. This is small price to pay considering that you get a lot cleaner looking home theater setup. In addition this cable box makes your living room child proof, if you have toddlers in your family.

So, if your entertainment center looks like a collection of devices covered with the tangled loose cables, cable management box is the right solution for you.

Continue reading more user reviews about the Bluelounge CableBox – Cable management box at the Amazon.com.

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