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Tim,
Structured Wiring is the term used for complete networking of your home for cable TV, computer networking, telephone, and you can throw in speaker wiring as an extra. Essentially it runs coax (RG6) and network (Cat5e) cables to every room in the house from a panel in the garage or utility room. You can then add any TVs, computers, telephones, etc. anywhere in the house without having to call the electrician. For speaker wiring, I used CL 14-4 from Monster Cable (thats 4 separate wires of 14-gauge wire all in one sheath). You can also use 16-gauge for the "background music" speakers. Home Depot ought to have some CL wire in stock (try to get 4 strands in one sheath).
Regarding wall or ceiling speakers, I would opt for in-wall, assuming there are studs behind each wall. I had to go with ceiling speakers because one of my side walls is an outside wall of the house (cinderblock) and doesn't lend itself to imbedded speakers!!
Marty
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