Surround Sound wiring

[tony]

Got a query from a friend concerning wiring for surround sound as part of a refurb job.
I am assuming 2 fronts and sub woofer either wired behind the tv/receiver or else sub woofer behind the sofa if feasible and then the two satelites wired onto the walls behind the sofa or at sides depending on layout.
I take it the receiver can also be remote with speaker wiring going to it but then hdmi to TV?

Is this correct or are there other options to be considered?

[mick]

There would usually be a centre channel speaker in addition to the ones you have mentioned.

[Ivor]

it's not unusual to have two further side channels either, as in 7.1 sound. Plus if he's considering a projector now or at some point in teh future, a HDMI lead going from behind the amp to behind/above the seating position might have to be considered. Generally Sub Woofer leads tend to be heavier than standard speaker cables and they are mono.

[tony]

Thanks lads I forgot about the centre channel. It looks like go mad wire everywhere possible to cover all potential options