There are a few basics that you need to know before wiring up your own home theater system. First, you need to understand the different types of cables and connectors that are available. HDMI is the most common type of cable used for home theater systems, as it can carry both audio and video signals. Other types of cables that you might use include RCA cables (for audio), coaxial cables (for digital audio), and CAT5 or CAT6 Ethernet cables (for networking).Once you've selected the right cables, you'll need to identify the ports on your TV, receiver, and other components.

Home theater wires usually consist of 3 cables: a power cable, an audio cable, and a video cable. The power cable should be plugged into an outlet that is close to the TV. The audio and video cables should be connected to the TV and the sound system. If you have a Blu-ray player, the HDMI port should be used to connect the player to the TV. If you have a DVD player, use the red and white RCA audio cables to connect them.