bc27 Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 I have a accusound Omega 600 5.1 set, of which, the centre speaker used to sit on top of my old CRT. Since upgrading to a Viera 42 HD, I can't put it on top ;-) I had placed the speaker behind the panel, with the speakers facing forward, but this led to a muddied sound as the sound tried to work around the panel. In desparation, I turned the speaker so it was "firing" up. this had some improvement . .. . but not what I was used to. It is not a small, nor discrete centre speaker, about 60cm long, 15-18cm high and wide. WAF says I can't put it in front of the panel (nor would I like the lok of it), so please offer suggestions . . .. . Cheers
Azz123 Posted April 8, 2007 Posted April 8, 2007 Ive a feeling you might be up for a new cabinet or at least getting it modified. Is it a large (physical size) speaker? There are several pictures about on here where people have actually got their plasma's sitting upon their centre channel. By memory, Alebonau has his plasma like this... Unfortunately as you've noticed any compromise is noticed with so much of a movies soundtrack coming from the centre speaker.
mtv Posted April 9, 2007 Posted April 9, 2007 You could build a shelf so the speaker sits under your screen
drkrac Posted April 9, 2007 Posted April 9, 2007 Ive a feeling you might be up for a new cabinet or at least getting it modified.Is it a large (physical size) speaker? There are several pictures about on here where people have actually got their plasma's sitting upon their centre channel. By memory, Alebonau has his plasma like this... Unfortunately as you've noticed any compromise is noticed with so much of a movies soundtrack coming from the centre speaker. I also have my plasma sitting on my centre speaker. Not the ideal solution, but will work untill I get the cabinet I want. Depends on the relative size of your screen and the build of your speaker. Don't think I'd do it with a 50" screen or a CRT.
eleventyseven Posted April 9, 2007 Posted April 9, 2007 I have a accusound Omega 600 5.1 set, of which, the centre speaker used to sit on top of my old CRT.Since upgrading to a Viera 42 HD, I can't put it on top ;-) I had placed the speaker behind the panel, with the speakers facing forward, but this led to a muddied sound as the sound tried to work around the panel. In desparation, I turned the speaker so it was "firing" up. this had some improvement . .. . but not what I was used to. It is not a small, nor discrete centre speaker, about 60cm long, 15-18cm high and wide. WAF says I can't put it in front of the panel (nor would I like the lok of it), so please offer suggestions . . .. . Cheers I had exactly the same issue after buying an accusound centre speaker. It wouldn't sit in front of the tele as the old smaller centre had because it was too high. Initially I thought I'd have to build a box so the speaker could slot in underneath and the tele could sit on top. After more thought I decided to build a box at exactly the same height as the speaker to sit behind it. I didn't make it the same width so it's well hidden and now the tele spans the speaker and the box and is very stable sitting on top of them both. I just went to bunnings and bought some pine and did it myself. It took a couple of hours but I couldn't be happier.
Gutty Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Not perfect, but cheap and discrete. 3mm Alluminium sheet, bent at 90 degrees(cost: a few beers at the local metal fab shop), sprayed matt black, and screwed to the noggin/wall. Barely visible, and solid as a rock. Pics here and here Now to do something about the TV wallmount...
bc27 Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks for the suggestions . . .. Can't really place the panel on the speaker . . . wouldn't be secure enough - we have a raised house with wooden floors. When the kids rumble through, it would cause a problem also the unit we have the panel on is a new one from Everyday Living, so would be hard to add a box for the speaker to go in, and the panel on top of that, as they use recycled wood/stains etc ... oh, and I'am about as handy as a fish! My wife wouldn't let me try I'll post some pics up tomorrow so you can see what I have to play with . . . .. Thanks again!
Trofius Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Handy as a fish,..... I guess fabricating a steel frame to hold the panel is out then? Thats what i did.. See front And back I chose this as i dont think the landloard will let me wall mount the panel, which is allways an option for you, and place the speaker on the unit.
Azz123 Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Handy as a fish,..... I guess fabricating a steel frame to hold the panel is out then?Thats what i did.. See front And back I chose this as i dont think the landloard will let me wall mount the panel, which is allways an option for you, and place the speaker on the unit. Great job trofius!! Looks really good, and I imagine not an expensive solution..
eleventyseven Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks for the suggestions . . .. Can't really place the panel on the speaker . . . wouldn't be secure enough - we have a raised house with wooden floors. When the kids rumble through, it would cause a problem also the unit we have the panel on is a new one from Everyday Living, so would be hard to add a box for the speaker to go in, and the panel on top of that, as they use recycled wood/stains etc ... oh, and I'am about as handy as a fish! My wife wouldn't let me try I'll post some pics up tomorrow so you can see what I have to play with . . . .. Thanks again! Why don't you go talk to Everyday living? The company that built your cabinet might be able to make something up to your specifications using the same material, stains, etc. It'll cost a few $$$ being a custom job but might be worth considering. In the sceme of an average home theatre setup it'll probably be peanuts.
Trofius Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks AZZ123, i think all up it was about $40, steel, caps, screws, paint, bolts.. Took a few days of fiddling to get all the required dimensions perfect however,. The suporting arms can be rotated 180degrees This will lift the panel higher to accomadate my other centre speaker. The opther option for people, is to attach either steel or wood to the back of their cabinet sticking up wards, then attach a wall mount kit to this for the plasma, saves the wall, solves a problem, and i guess even a fish could do it
Puddock Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 I am new here and can't seem to start a new thread so apologies for hijacking this one but I too need some centre speaker advice. I bought my first centre speaker, an Accusound DLC130, second hand to match my Accusound delta fronts. Should an equal am Sounds OK to me but most of the sound out of the DLC130 seems to come from the LH driver. (The RH driver has a port behind it) Should an equal amount of sound come from both the LH & RH driver? Thanks in advance. Max
SDL Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 I had the same issue - I really need to update the pics in the pics section - as with a few peoples advice on here I solved it. I have a low entertainment unit and had the same problem. I had the speaker behind the screen and it gave a less than ideal sound when it came to dialogue. I then picked up some wood at bunnings, some stain, gave it to my dad and he built me a box for the plasma to sit on that looks perfect with the unit and looks almost part of the unit itself. The sound is much clearer and the 200mm or thereabouts change in height made no real difference to the viewing pleasure of the screen. It was really worth the effort, especially as my dad did most of the hardwork being semi retired and loving doing woodwork.
Alfred Smee Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 Handy as a fish,..... I guess fabricating a steel frame to hold the panel is out then?Thats what i did.. See front And back I chose this as i dont think the landloard will let me wall mount the panel, which is allways an option for you, and place the speaker on the unit. Don't you think that your bracket is a tad overengineered?
Trofius Posted April 20, 2007 Posted April 20, 2007 YES i DO..... But i had the spare steel lying abouts from making largish fish tank stands that need to be over engineered, holding the weight is one thing, holding it so it doesnt flex with 1500kg + of water and glass is another. The TV stand actually supports my 68Kg no worries But bottom line is it works ,it is unobtrusive, and i can sleep knowing that my efforts to support a $4500 Tv are not going to end in tears...
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