Hey Sirquack, that was one of the main reasons I ended up wiring my equipment to be in the back of my home theater. That way, I am just a fet feet away from the projector (whenever that day comes)... I am getting a "remote control extender" though so that I can point my touchscreen remote at the front of the room and not behind me and still run everything.
Of course, I love your equipment area that you have in your theater. For me, and my limited space I am going to have to build a nice equipment rack that mounts on the wall.
Oh well, more fun...
As for DIY, I have heard of some people making some very nice cables, but as you have heard several times already, it is important to have the right tools, and they can put the cost od DIY right up there with premade cables, especially if you use the tools just once.
Good luck man!
