where the heck do i put the center channel without it being an eye sore???

[BlahBlahYouToo]

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need advice!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

So that's bad?

 

[PurdueRy]

Build a riser
Put riser on stand
Put center channel under riser
Put TV on top

 

[Baked]

Mount that TV on the wall?

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
So that's bad?

Yeah, it's pretty bad don't you think? it's so out of the blue and stands out in a bad way.

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Build a riser
Put riser on stand
Put center channel under riser
Put TV on top

what's this riser you speak of?

Originally posted by: Baked
Mount that TV on the wall?

thought about it but don't want to spend more $. the hutch was already $400.

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
So that's bad?

Yeah, it's pretty bad don't you think? it's so out of the blue and stands out in a bad way.

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Build a riser
Put riser on stand
Put center channel under riser
Put TV on top

what's this riser you speak of?

Originally posted by: Baked
Mount that TV on the wall?

thought about it but don't want to spend more $. the hutch was already $400.

+1 for mounting it on the wall
It should cost you less then $75
just mount it right running wires through the wall and that should do it

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
So that's bad?

Yeah, it's pretty bad don't you think? it's so out of the blue and stands out in a bad way.

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Build a riser
Put riser on stand
Put center channel under riser
Put TV on top

what's this riser you speak of?

Originally posted by: Baked
Mount that TV on the wall?

thought about it but don't want to spend more $. the hutch was already $400.

a small little shelf that can sit on top of your current one.

Or the wall mount idea is fine too but would require running the wires through the wall for a clean look. Or you could cover them which takes a bit less effort.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
So that's bad?

Yeah, it's pretty bad don't you think? it's so out of the blue and stands out in a bad way.

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Build a riser
Put riser on stand
Put center channel under riser
Put TV on top

what's this riser you speak of?

Originally posted by: Baked
Mount that TV on the wall?

thought about it but don't want to spend more $. the hutch was already $400.

a small little shelf that can sit on top of your current one.

Or the wall mount idea is fine too but would require running the wires through the wall for a clean look. Or you could cover them which takes a bit less effort.

any picture examples of a riser done nicely?

that's the other problem with wall mounting.
drilling the holes for the mount is not bad, but then running the wires behind the wall is an issue. or if i don't run it behind the wall, then i have to use some sort of a conduit which doesn't look great either.

 

[kenrippy]

what about mounting the center spkr on the wall, right above the tv? i think it would be less obvious up there.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: PurdueRy

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
So that's bad?

Yeah, it's pretty bad don't you think? it's so out of the blue and stands out in a bad way.

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
Build a riser
Put riser on stand
Put center channel under riser
Put TV on top

what's this riser you speak of?

Originally posted by: Baked
Mount that TV on the wall?

thought about it but don't want to spend more $. the hutch was already $400.

a small little shelf that can sit on top of your current one.

Or the wall mount idea is fine too but would require running the wires through the wall for a clean look. Or you could cover them which takes a bit less effort.

any picture examples of a riser done nicely?

that's the other problem with wall mounting.
drilling the holes for the mount is not bad, but then running the wires behind the wall is an issue. or if i don't run it behind the wall, then i have to use some sort of a conduit which doesn't look great either.

http://www.stacksandstacks.com/image/113268.jpg

 

[biggestmuff]

Pull your left and right channels further apart.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
So that's bad?

Yeah, it's pretty bad don't you think? it's so out of the blue and stands out in a bad way.

I guess I'm not as picky.

I've seen much worse.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: kenrippy
what about mounting the center spkr on the wall, right above the tv? i think it would be less obvious up there.

i was thinking that... 1 nail, nice and easy, angle it downwards to fire it at ear level.
think i'll need to hit a stud?

 

[kenrippy]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: kenrippy
what about mounting the center spkr on the wall, right above the tv? i think it would be less obvious up there.

i was thinking that... 1 nail, nice and easy, angle it downwards to fire it at ear level.
think i'll need to hit a stud?

yes. if you are lucky you will, but don't count on it.

does the center spkr have a single mounting hole on it? it looks rather heavy for a single.
either way, if you can't luck out and hit a stud, you'll want to use an easy anchor at the least, or better yet a wall anchor.

 

[iRONic]

pics.bbzzdd.com... WTF?!

You guys can see this?!

Argh...

 

[Ballatician]

If the tv was a little higher it could fit right under...

 

[SlickSnake]

Why are your speakers an eye sore at all?

Get newer cooler looking speakers? :thumbsup:

Hide the speakers in the wall? :thumbsdown:

I think it looks fine like it is. If you set the TV on a small shelf on the HT stand, with the speaker under it, you will still see it, but it would be more recessed.

 

[bearxor]

If at all possible, separate your two front speakers further. Having it all so close together makes it practically worthless.

Secondly, though not ideal, how about using your tv speakers as the center channel?

 

[Oyeve]

Buy a low profile center. They are out there but you will definately suffer in quality sound. I am proud to display my center speaker.

 

[Ballatician]

Show us what you ultimately come up with