A/V Cables

RCA, Component, and Composite Cables for Home Theater and Pro A/V

A/V cables carry analog audio and video signals between receivers, projectors, media players, and legacy equipment using RCA, component, and composite connections. The catalog includes shielded cables with gold-plated connectors in lengths from 3 feet to 50 feet, covering home theater builds, professional rack installs, and legacy device hookups across the full cables lineup.

A/V Cables for Every Use Case

• Home theater systems — RCA and component cables connecting receivers, amplifiers, subwoofers, and surround sound speakers in residential entertainment setups
• Projector installations — composite and component video cables for commercial and residential projection where HDMI is not available on legacy equipment
• Legacy gaming and media — A/V cables for DVD players, VCRs, retro gaming consoles, and analog video sources that predate HDMI
• Professional A/V racks — combination cables carrying both audio and video signals in a single run for clean, organized installations behind equipment racks
• Classroom and conference A/V — cables connecting media players and source devices to room display systems, PA setups, and presentation equipment

Choosing the Right A/V Cable

Three standards define the A/V cable category. Composite (yellow/red/white RCA) is the most universally compatible option for legacy equipment, carrying standard-definition video and stereo audio on a single cable set. Component (red/green/blue) supports analog HD video up to 1080i with noticeably sharper images than composite, making it the best analog option for equipment that supports it. Combination A/V cables bundle audio and video conductors into a single jacket for cleaner cable management in home theater racks and professional installations. Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion and maintain signal integrity over time, which matters most in permanent installations behind walls or inside racks where cable access is limited.

Cable Length and Signal Quality

Analog A/V cables are more sensitive to length than digital alternatives. Composite and component video signals degrade noticeably beyond 25 feet without signal amplification, producing softened images and color bleeding. For runs exceeding 25 feet, heavier shielding or a video distribution amplifier maintains picture quality. RCA audio cables tolerate longer runs than video, but balanced connections like XLR outperform RCA on distances over 50 feet in electrically noisy environments. When planning a permanent installation, measure every run and add two feet of slack per connection to prevent connector strain at the termination point.

Complete Your A/V Setup

• Audio Cables — 3.5mm, XLR, optical, and RCA audio cables for speakers, microphones, and sound systems
• Video Cables — HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI cables for modern digital display connections
• Video Cable Adapters — bridge analog A/V equipment to modern HDMI and DisplayPort displays
• Projectors — home theater and commercial projectors for the displays your A/V cables connect to