For several reasons I may have to place my front speakers fairly high up close to the ceiling. We will be building the room over the next 6 months so need to plan now. I have a couple of questions and would appreciate any advice.
1. Is it an absolute no no to place front speakers above the flat screen TV and should I never do this or could it work?
2. The wall will be cherry paneling with a recessed area for the flat screen and the center speaker. The L and R front will be on either side ( of course) but about 2 feet lateral from the TV and 2 to 3 feet above the TV and they will be built into the cherry paneling. In place of the paneling in front of the speaker, there will be foam or cloth painted to look as close to the cherry as possible. Does anyone have any examples of recessed speakers (Klipsch RB 81s) behind cloth or foam or had any problems with it? We will build a small shelf or box behind the panels and can support the speakers on their sides and can aim them down and toward the sweet spot. Will this help and is aiming quite important?
3. would a painted metal grill like a lot of in wall speakers be acceptable or does it take away too much of the sound?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Ericl
1. Is it an absolute no no to place front speakers above the flat screen TV and should I never do this or could it work?
2. The wall will be cherry paneling with a recessed area for the flat screen and the center speaker. The L and R front will be on either side ( of course) but about 2 feet lateral from the TV and 2 to 3 feet above the TV and they will be built into the cherry paneling. In place of the paneling in front of the speaker, there will be foam or cloth painted to look as close to the cherry as possible. Does anyone have any examples of recessed speakers (Klipsch RB 81s) behind cloth or foam or had any problems with it? We will build a small shelf or box behind the panels and can support the speakers on their sides and can aim them down and toward the sweet spot. Will this help and is aiming quite important?
3. would a painted metal grill like a lot of in wall speakers be acceptable or does it take away too much of the sound?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Ericl