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Monoprice 103996 Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate
Monoprice 103996 Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate
Monoprice 103996 Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate
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Monoprice 103996 Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate

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The Monoprice 103996 turns a single wall cutout into a clean, multi-cable pass-through that eliminates surface-mounted conduit behind your flat-panel installation.

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Overview

The Monoprice 103996 is a 1-gang recessed low-voltage cable pass-through wall plate in a Lite Almond finish — a purpose-built solution for routing HDMI, coaxial, speaker wire, and other low-voltage cabling cleanly through a wall behind flat-panel TVs, AV receivers, or any installation where surface-mounted cable conduit is unacceptable. The recessed housing design is the functional differentiator: unlike surface-mount cable covers, the 103996 sits inside the wall cavity, with only the decorative face plate visible. The opening dimensions of 1 5/16" wide by 1 15/16" tall are sized to accept cable bundles that would otherwise require two or more surface-mounted conduit runs.

Installation is direct to drywall — no electrical box required, as this is exclusively a low-voltage application with no AC power routing. A single-gang rough cutout, the included low-voltage bracket, and two screws complete the installation. The design philosophy is specifically aimed at behind-TV cable management: route HDMI from the source, coax from the wall, and speaker wire from the receiver through a single, finished opening rather than across the surface of the wall. The Lite Almond finish integrates with standard décor plates but is a specific tone — buyers matching to white or true almond finishes should order a swatch or compare in person before committing to a multi-plate installation.

Key Features

Recessed low voltage pass through wall plates give your installation a finished appearance but allows you the versatility of using the cable types of your choice

Multiple lines can be passed through a single plate allowing you to mix and match while eliminating the need to have multiple plates spread out across your wall

With these new plates you can install low voltage cables directly behind your flat panel TV amplifier/home theater receiver or other audio/video devices

Specifications

Product Type
Low Voltage Cable Plate
Installation Type
Recessed

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The recessed design positions the cable housing inside the wall cavity, eliminating the surface protrusion that standard surface-mount conduit creates behind flat-panel installations.
  • The single-gang pass-through accepts mixed cable types simultaneously — HDMI, coax, speaker wire, and USB can share one opening rather than requiring multiple plates or conduit runs.
  • Drywall-direct low-voltage mounting requires no electrical box, simplifying installation to a single cutout and bracket screws.
  • The plate opening's 1 5/16" x 1 15/16" dimensions accommodate common cable bundles routed behind wall-mounted TVs, AV receivers, and home theater equipment.
  • The finished face plate appearance matches standard single-gang décor plates, integrating cleanly into the wall surface without appearing as an afterthought.

👎 Cons

  • The Lite Almond color is a specific off-white tone that won't match true white, ivory, or almond paint finishes precisely — buyers should verify against their wall color before purchasing.
  • The pass-through opening has no integrated cable management features — there is no bushing, grommet, or strain relief to protect cables at the wall entry point.
  • The single-gang opening dimension limits cable capacity — thick cable bundles or multiple large-diameter cables may require two plates or a dual-gang alternative.
  • There is no snap-in or keystone insert system, so the plate cannot be converted to terminate connectors — it is permanently a pass-through opening with no upgrade path.
  • The plate is not rated for fire-stop applications — in commercial or code-restricted residential installations, a fire-rated pass-through plate may be required instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

The opening measures 1 5/16 inches wide by 1 15/16 inches tall. This is a pass-through opening — there is no built-in bushing or grommet that restricts cable diameter beyond the physical dimensions of the hole.
The 1-gang opening is designed to accommodate multiple low-voltage cables simultaneously — HDMI, coaxial, speaker wire, USB, and similar cables can all be routed through a single plate. Actual cable count depends on cable diameter; thicker cables like RG-6 coax reduce how many can pass side-by-side.
The 103996 is a low-voltage bracket-style plate designed to mount directly to drywall without an electrical box. It is not rated for AC power wiring — it passes low-voltage cables only, which is why no electrical box is required or recommended.
Yes — as a 1-gang plate, it fits a standard single-gang cutout (approximately 1.5" x 2.75" rough opening). The recessed housing sits inside the wall, and the decorative face plate covers the cutout flush with the drywall surface.
Lite Almond is a fixed finish — the ABS plastic construction is colored throughout. Painting over it is possible but requires proper plastic-adhesion primer. Monoprice does offer similar pass-through plates in other finishes (white, black) for color matching without painting.

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