Hello, I am new to this HT set up and have questions on what cables to use and how to hook my components up. I know i will be using Monster for all my cables just do not know what series, M or THX. I will list my components and the hook ups they have on the back.

TV - Sony Vega FD trinitron KV-36FS10(old but get compliments on picture) - Under "Video IN" #1 has S-video then regular a/v jacks, #3(no #2) has just a/v jacks and #4 has component with left and right audio. vhf/uhf for cable. Then under "Out" under Monitor just a/v jacks and under "OUT" Audio var/fix just audio.

Cable Box - Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2200 - Cable in/out, S-video out, Digital audio out(looks like a regular audio jack) and regular a/v jacks.

Sony RDR-VX500 VCR/DVD Recorder(old too) - Cable in/out, Line 1 in is a/v jacks, then "line out" is a/v jacks, then component/audio "out", S-Video out and Digital coaxial and optical audio out.

Sony STR-DA2100ES receiver - "Video 1" S-Video in/out & a/v jacks in/out, "Video 2" a/v jacks in/out, "DVD" S-Video in and a/v jacks in, "TV/SAT" S-Video in and a/v jacks in, "Digital" optical TV/SAT in, MD/Tape in/out, SA-CD/CD in, "Digital" coax DVD in and SA-CD/CD in.

I will have the receiver on whenever the tv is on to watch cable or dvd. I want the option to have the TV speakers working with the receiver speakers. with the mix match of jacks and components i do not know which is the best way to hook this stuff up. I want the best(why choosing Monster Cable) picture and audio possible now with what i have. My speakers are Infinity Primus HCS SAT with Infinity PS-8 sub. the speakers and receiver was given to me through my dads friend. i will upgrade in the future but want the best now with what i have. I have to run rear speaker wire from behind tv in the wall up to crown molding, wire ran in/up wall, then out wall and ran behind crown molding then in wall down to wher speakers are mounted on wall. one run is ~ 43' and the other is ~34'. What kind of connection is required on the back of the Sony receiver? what size gauge wire also? Sorry for the long post. I figured i come to the people who have the best to get the best way to connect this stuff up. Thanks for all the help and i can not wait to enjoy this HT expierance!!