TV on Center speaker - Blu-ray Forum

TheZoof · 05-21-2009, 08:10 PM

Hey all!

I am looking at buying a Pioneer Kuro(111FD) but the problem I have is I don't want to mount it on the wall. The other problem I have is I don't have a place to put the center speaker except for in front of the tv.

My current setup works fine because there is enough room to put the speaker there but on the KURO I think the image will be blocked by the speaker.

Is it ok to put the TV ON the speaker?

kpkelley · 05-21-2009, 08:15 PM

It comes with a stand(except for the monitor series 500M or 600M), so you should be fine.

Steve · 05-21-2009, 08:17 PM

I don't think it's a good idea to put your TV on the speaker. I know some people do it sometimes, but they're often using a lighter-weight LCD TV. Your Kuro plasma will be quite heavy. Probably 100+ lbs. You may have to mount either the TV or the speaker on the wall. What size TV are you getting, and what center speaker do you have?

TheZoof · 05-21-2009, 08:54 PM

I am getting the 50" tv - http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/09...a-to-the-test/

I have this center speaker:

http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/...lpha-C1-Center

If you check my gallery you can see how large the speaker is against my 42" tv that I currently have.

naturephoto1 · 05-21-2009, 09:00 PM

You may wish to consider using a center channel speaker stand for your center channel speaker. I am not suggesting that you purchase any of these from Adona Corporation (there are other makers as well), but they are available in different sizes and colors. Here is a link and below are some photos:

http://www.adonacorporation.com/speakerstands.html

Rich

Steve · 05-21-2009, 09:30 PM

At 88 lbs, it's not as heavy as I expected, but I would still recommend against putting it on your speaker. If you don't want to put the TV on the wall, then you could either use a center speaker stand, as recommended above, or you could mount the speaker on the wall above the TV. Something like this may work for you. The size and weight of your speaker are within the limits for it.

gearyt · 05-21-2009, 09:37 PM

I'm in favor of the stands as above
the TV would be top heavy
and there are reports of serious injury
due to falling TV's
especially if the speaker is on carpet

g

wafi · 05-22-2009, 12:51 AM

Umm youre gonna have to buh-bye to your center speaker if you put the 111 on it. I'd suggest goin with fireman325 suggested.

Then there are these [from sam walton's store] where you can put up ur center speaker on the top shelf...

Hammie · 05-22-2009, 03:04 AM

You can always build a shelf over your center speaker with 3/4 inch MDF and paint it to match your cabinet.

TheZoof · 05-22-2009, 04:43 PM

Yeah it is a big decision.

I know this is only temporary until I get a house. I like those stands but I see they can be quite pricey.

My ex-gf used to have one like that and it was really nice.

I will think about it.

Thanks guys.

05-21-2009, 08:10 PM	#1
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	TV on Center speaker Hey all! I am looking at buying a Pioneer Kuro(111FD) but the problem I have is I don't want to mount it on the wall. The other problem I have is I don't have a place to put the center speaker except for in front of the tv. My current setup works fine because there is enough room to put the speaker there but on the KURO I think the image will be blocked by the speaker. Is it ok to put the TV ON the speaker?

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05-21-2009, 08:15 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	It comes with a stand(except for the monitor series 500M or 600M), so you should be fine.

05-21-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I don't think it's a good idea to put your TV on the speaker. I know some people do it sometimes, but they're often using a lighter-weight LCD TV. Your Kuro plasma will be quite heavy. Probably 100+ lbs. You may have to mount either the TV or the speaker on the wall. What size TV are you getting, and what center speaker do you have?

05-21-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I am getting the 50" tv - http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/07/09...a-to-the-test/ I have this center speaker: http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/...lpha-C1-Center If you check my gallery you can see how large the speaker is against my 42" tv that I currently have.

05-21-2009, 09:00 PM	#5
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	You may wish to consider using a center channel speaker stand for your center channel speaker. I am not suggesting that you purchase any of these from Adona Corporation (there are other makers as well), but they are available in different sizes and colors. Here is a link and below are some photos: http://www.adonacorporation.com/speakerstands.html Rich

05-21-2009, 09:30 PM	#6
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	At 88 lbs, it's not as heavy as I expected, but I would still recommend against putting it on your speaker. If you don't want to put the TV on the wall, then you could either use a center speaker stand, as recommended above, or you could mount the speaker on the wall above the TV. Something like this may work for you. The size and weight of your speaker are within the limits for it.

05-21-2009, 09:37 PM	#7
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	I'm in favor of the stands as above the TV would be top heavy and there are reports of serious injury due to falling TV's especially if the speaker is on carpet g

05-22-2009, 12:51 AM	#8
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	Umm youre gonna have to buh-bye to your center speaker if you put the 111 on it. I'd suggest goin with fireman325 suggested. Then there are these [from sam walton's store] where you can put up ur center speaker on the top shelf...

05-22-2009, 03:04 AM	#9
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	You can always build a shelf over your center speaker with 3/4 inch MDF and paint it to match your cabinet.

05-22-2009, 04:43 PM	#10
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	Yeah it is a big decision. I know this is only temporary until I get a house. I like those stands but I see they can be quite pricey. My ex-gf used to have one like that and it was really nice. I will think about it. Thanks guys.

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