RTD
03-16-2006, 07:58 PM
I'm seriously considering an Ascend front package for HT, 170's or 340's L/R and definately a 340 Center.
I need help to figure out a placement for the center. Here's my situation.
1) Center speaker (or LCDTV) wall mounting not allowed.
2) LCDTV is currently stand mounted (5" from bottom of screen to stand mount base) and sits on top shelf of a 3-tiered (i.e. top/middle/bottom shelves) AV stand.
3) Middle shelf under HDTV has exactly 7.5"(h) clearance.
4) IF center speaker placement is on 1st level, that will put top of the center speaker 7"-8" below HDTV screen and 13"-14" below base of L/R speaker stands.
5) LCDTV is a flatpanel that's 4" deep and straight vertical back.
6) actual TV mount base plate is 32"(w)X10.5"(d) with the outer corner feet about 27"(w)X9"(d).
7) L/R will be on 24" tall standard speaker stands.
8) LCDTV weighs 60lb.
9) Top shelf of AV stand is only 20" off floor (hindsight is 20/20).
10) Raising the LCDTV vertical position 8"-12" would be welcome.
Placement idea.
Objective: To get the center oriented as close to LCDTV screen as possible and nearer to same horizonal plane as L/R speakers.
Because the 340 center is 21" wide by 10.5" deep, I'm considering:
1) Placing the center on AV stand top shelf, then another shelf board sufficient for TV baseplate footprint on center and TV on the center. Wouldn't be able to adjust center direction, but it would be closer to ear level than middle shelf placement.
2) Construct a cabinet to house the center on AV stand top sheld with TV on top of cabinet. Center horizonal direction would be adjustable.
3) Just go with the middle AV stand shelf. Center direction would not be adjustable and would aim towards viewer knees.
I seeking a solution with my current AV stand and TV. Consideration #1 is the simpliest, but I'm not sure about practical. Would the 340 center support a 60lb TV?? Construction of a cabinet is extra work, unless someone knows of prefab open ended cabinet sources, but sounds most practical. Consideration #3 is what I'm hoping to avoid. All help and opinions welcome. This is my 1st post, so please be gentle. Thanks in advance.
I need help to figure out a placement for the center. Here's my situation.
1) Center speaker (or LCDTV) wall mounting not allowed.
2) LCDTV is currently stand mounted (5" from bottom of screen to stand mount base) and sits on top shelf of a 3-tiered (i.e. top/middle/bottom shelves) AV stand.
3) Middle shelf under HDTV has exactly 7.5"(h) clearance.
4) IF center speaker placement is on 1st level, that will put top of the center speaker 7"-8" below HDTV screen and 13"-14" below base of L/R speaker stands.
5) LCDTV is a flatpanel that's 4" deep and straight vertical back.
6) actual TV mount base plate is 32"(w)X10.5"(d) with the outer corner feet about 27"(w)X9"(d).
7) L/R will be on 24" tall standard speaker stands.
8) LCDTV weighs 60lb.
9) Top shelf of AV stand is only 20" off floor (hindsight is 20/20).
10) Raising the LCDTV vertical position 8"-12" would be welcome.
Placement idea.
Objective: To get the center oriented as close to LCDTV screen as possible and nearer to same horizonal plane as L/R speakers.
Because the 340 center is 21" wide by 10.5" deep, I'm considering:
1) Placing the center on AV stand top shelf, then another shelf board sufficient for TV baseplate footprint on center and TV on the center. Wouldn't be able to adjust center direction, but it would be closer to ear level than middle shelf placement.
2) Construct a cabinet to house the center on AV stand top sheld with TV on top of cabinet. Center horizonal direction would be adjustable.
3) Just go with the middle AV stand shelf. Center direction would not be adjustable and would aim towards viewer knees.
I seeking a solution with my current AV stand and TV. Consideration #1 is the simpliest, but I'm not sure about practical. Would the 340 center support a 60lb TV?? Construction of a cabinet is extra work, unless someone knows of prefab open ended cabinet sources, but sounds most practical. Consideration #3 is what I'm hoping to avoid. All help and opinions welcome. This is my 1st post, so please be gentle. Thanks in advance.