I like the idea of the plugs being in the console or behind me, and that's what I would do if doing it over again. However, when I built, I put them in the traditional place on the far left of the panel (and far right for the passenger). Using this location I have come up with a way to keep the cords out of the way: The plug cords drop straight down to the floor where I put a small Velcro strap to hold the Zulu controller, then the cord to the headphones is tucked under the front edge of the seat cushion (where there is little to no pressure on it from my legs) over to the center console area where it then neatly comes up to my headset. This keeps loose cords and controller out of my lap, is easily plugged in and out because I always take my headset home, and allows getting in an out of the cabin with very little effort to avoid the cords.