Best laid plans-AKA-nope, none of my speakers will work in this space. Please help.

Im suprised no-one has mentioned a DIY fix for this yet... Whats the construction of the tv stand like? Looks like fairly solid wood. Why not build some decent drivers into the storage slots on either side of the stand? No visible speakers and potentially great/good sound, certainly better than a soundbar :)
 
Thanks guys for the suggestions thus far. We are not putting the tv over the fireplace. We did indeed toy with this idea, and yes, it would solve my speaker woes, but with the shape of the room, we just didn't like it. The face of the fireplace is a half brick, not a true brick fireplace. We do plan on making changes to the fireplace, put not to put the tv there.

Looks like everyone is pretty negitive on the sound bar idea, which is what I expected. Would love some more suggestions on satelites and such.

And someone recommended Bose. My heart almost skipped a beat! (kidding)
 
If you aren't opposed to DIY, there are several solutions that could fit in very well. The one I thought that could fit you is a design on the parts express forum called the nano neos, with an MTM version called the ntn's, all designed by a guy named Chris Roemer. A pair can be built as fairly slim towers, and will be able to reach down into the mid 40's. I'll try to find the link, if you're interested.
 
markshan said:
I could never have a plant or a candlestick in front of the screen. That would drive me batty.
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Guys, seriously, all that crap in front of the tv goes somewhere else. It was just put there while we were moving stuff around. No one seriously thinks I would be keeping a plant in front of my tv do they? Give a member SOME credit!!
 
TheForgotten said:
If you aren't opposed to DIY, there are several solutions that could fit in very well. The one I thought that could fit you is a design on the parts express forum called the nano neos, with an MTM version called the ntn's, all designed by a guy named Chris Roemer. A pair can be built as fairly slim towers, and will be able to reach down into the mid 40's. I'll try to find the link, if you're interested.
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Everything is an option right now. I thank you for that link.
 
Here's a wide angle shot of the whole room. its a mess, as its in flux, but you can get the general idea. we will be getting some smaller furniture as well, so it wont be so obtrusive. the photo actually makes the room look pretty big, but its pretty average. about 12' wide.

you can see where the wood floor starts, thats the kitchen.

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I'm intregued by this idea of putting speakers on the little shelves on the sides of the cabinet. That space is about 20" tall, with some adjustable shelves that can be used that would cut that space in about half. Hmm. not the best as far as ear level, but may be something to consider.
 
why not go for a 2.1 system, seems like the only option. I don't know of any off hand except the dare I say, bose 3-2-1 system.
 
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why not go for a 2.1 system, seems like the only option. I don't know of any off hand except the dare I say, bose 3-2-1 system.
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I'm not opposed to anything right now. throw me a suggestion. (yet another bose reference. I'm astounded):scratch2:
 
Well... Looking at your room.. here's what I'd do...

Either put the stand with the TV in front of the window.. OR, move the sofa across the room so that back is to the window, then mount the TV on the wall...

The other sofa, put push it into the room a little, and put the back to the doorway you took the picture from... then put your speakers on either side of the TV.
 
I'd move the couch in front of the window, and put the TV near where the couch is. Corner placement sucks for trying to put your speakers in a way that doesn't look stupid.

I also prefer to have my couch straight on from the tv, not my couch being at say 0 degrees and then the tv at 45 degrees.
 

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I'm intregued by this idea of putting speakers on the little shelves on the sides of the cabinet. That space is about 20" tall, with some adjustable shelves that can be used that would cut that space in about half. Hmm. not the best as far as ear level, but may be something to consider.
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Angle the speakers up towards your listening position. I'm typing this in a recording studio (actually a SFX mixing suite)..the monitors are high on the wall, pointed down towards the console. If its good enough for the pros...
 
Looks like you and I are/were fighting the same room.

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I'm just running a little HT in there for the most part and although the speaker arrangement is not ideal to say the least, works surprisingly well.

I'll occasionally play music in there with the center channel defeated. That also provides a enjoyable listen.

The wall bracket mounted speakers on either side of the fireplace are Paradigm Titans. There is a sub in the corner beyond the chair on the right.

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How about a pair of ceiling mounted speakers or something of that nature? Inwall speakers maybe? Flanking the fireplace.
 
We used to have the couch in front of the windows, and we always hated it. why have windows if your going to block them. and, since we've moved the couch to the wall, we love having the window viewable. Tv and stand are going to stay where they are for the time being. I am confident a solution can be found without completely shifting the room around. I'm going to drop by the good stereo place tomorrow and see what they have. it will be overpriced, but at least I can see some options.
 
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We used to have the couch in front of the windows, and we always hated it. why have windows if your going to block them. and, since we've moved the couch to the wall, we love having the window viewable. Tv and stand are going to stay where they are for the time being. I am confident a solution can be found without completely shifting the room around. I'm going to drop by the good stereo place tomorrow and see what they have. it will be overpriced, but at least I can see some options.
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What about those little Pioneers that Best Buy has? Should be good enough for TV (but realize I watch TV on a 10' projector screen with Quad ESLs...;))
 
Hey, Keith, my coupla thoughts, most of which have already been made one way or another...

In descending order of WAF...:D

1. I like the idea of small, bookshelf-sized speakers on the TV stand, if the shelves are far enough apart, or lay the speakers on their sides. After all, this isn't your primary two-channel music rig, so you really won't be missing too much in imaging if they're that close together. If the shelves are too small to accommodate acceptable speakers, then a new stand might be in order...

2. Put small bookshelf sized speakers on very minimalist black stands on either side of the tv. That will get them oriented around the tv properly, although one would still be on the hearth, and the other to the left where the floor register is. It might look a bit odd with one on the hearth and one not.

3. Speakers up in each corner, painted to match the walls. Wouldn't be my first choice, just tossing out ideas. :D I'm assuming you don't want to cut holes in the ceiling.

4. Sound bar and sub.

5. Move the couch back in front of the windows, and the tv on the long wall. Solves every problem, except, of course, for the fact that you don't want the couch in front of the windows. :dunno:


There's just not a lot of room left of the fireplace, so if you want to keep it there some compromises are going to be unavoidable.
 
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