Hanging on by a thread??

Moondog55 · 30th September 2011, 01:35 AM

SWMBO won't allow me to install a shelf on the TV stand so I can get a centre speaker underneath; says it will hurt her neck to look up any higher than it already is.
Cheap Sansui centre MTM using the little Peerless clone drivers ( actually not too bad and need a decent tweeter ) as I may be rebuilding these in a new box I don't mind a few screw holes in the timber.

So here is my idea I leave them in the vertical alignment and hang them from the ceiling.

SO ?? 2 points of suspension in a " V" or three or more bits of string??

Box only weighs a couple of kilo or 3 kilos so cup hooks into ceiling battens should be strong enough

freddi · 30th September 2011, 01:53 AM

three might be enough to bias the system (?)

boris81 · 30th September 2011, 02:56 PM

oh come on, I have my TV over the fireplace.
She just have to learn how to sit on the couch slouching down and hurt her lower back instead.

In all seriousness I thought the TV height will bother me at first but it doesn't one bit. Although I would agree in principal that having the TV at eye sight height is most optimal. But I don't watch TV that much anyway.

Moondog55 · 3rd October 2011, 06:57 AM

Come on fellas this was a serious question and please do not insult my partner; she does allow me to have 7 subs in the HT system and 3 in the stereo

pinkmouse · 3rd October 2011, 07:14 AM

You could use two suspension points, but that means you need to find the centre of balance of the speaker, three, (two at the front, one at the back) will allow a bit more flexibility. Just make sure you use appropriate fixings.

AllenB · 3rd October 2011, 07:15 AM

It is interesting that centre channel MTMs usually end up lying down. I can't think why other than practicality and looks.

lduarte1973 · 3rd October 2011, 08:03 AM

this may sound stupid , but what about replacing the MTM with a fullrange ?

Moondog55 · 3rd October 2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lduarte1973

this may sound stupid , but what about replacing the MTM with a fullrange ?

Could do if I had the funds, but in the short term I just need to utilise what i have to the best advantage

rabbitz · 4th October 2011, 06:51 AM

Have you tried without the centre speaker by redirecting the centre info to LR fronts?

I went from 6.1 to 4.1 and preferred it. I do view on axis so the centre speaker was more trouble than what it was worth. The front centre speaker I did use was placed low but was directed to be in line at the viewing location and the same can be done with a higher location. Another good option I tried was 2 centre speakers placed beside the screen and on the same vertical plane as the LR fronts.

Moondog55 · 4th October 2011, 07:13 AM

I looked at that but my system does sound better with the centre speaker; perhaps my FR and FL are too far apart but that is a consequence of a wide screen TV ( 1220mm )
centres? 1 above and 1 below the screen??

30th September 2011, 01:35 AM	#1
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	Hanging on by a thread?? SWMBO won't allow me to install a shelf on the TV stand so I can get a centre speaker underneath; says it will hurt her neck to look up any higher than it already is. Cheap Sansui centre MTM using the little Peerless clone drivers ( actually not too bad and need a decent tweeter ) as I may be rebuilding these in a new box I don't mind a few screw holes in the timber. So here is my idea I leave them in the vertical alignment and hang them from the ceiling. SO ?? 2 points of suspension in a " V" or three or more bits of string?? Box only weighs a couple of kilo or 3 kilos so cup hooks into ceiling battens should be strong enough __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

3rd October 2011, 06:57 AM	#4
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	Come on fellas this was a serious question and please do not insult my partner; she does allow me to have 7 subs in the HT system and 3 in the stereo __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

3rd October 2011, 07:14 AM	#5
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	You could use two suspension points, but that means you need to find the centre of balance of the speaker, three, (two at the front, one at the back) will allow a bit more flexibility. Just make sure you use appropriate fixings. __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

4th October 2011, 07:13 AM	#10
Moondog55 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Norlane; Geelong: Victoria: Australia	I looked at that but my system does sound better with the centre speaker; perhaps my FR and FL are too far apart but that is a consequence of a wide screen TV ( 1220mm ) centres? 1 above and 1 below the screen?? __________________ QUOTE" The more I know, the more I know, I know (insert maniacal laugh >here<) NOTHING"

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30th September 2011, 01:53 AM	#2
freddi diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	three might be enough to bias the system (?)

30th September 2011, 02:56 PM	#3
boris81 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: white plains, ny	oh come on, I have my TV over the fireplace. She just have to learn how to sit on the couch slouching down and hurt her lower back instead. In all seriousness I thought the TV height will bother me at first but it doesn't one bit. Although I would agree in principal that having the TV at eye sight height is most optimal. But I don't watch TV that much anyway.

3rd October 2011, 07:15 AM	#6
AllenB diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2008	It is interesting that centre channel MTMs usually end up lying down. I can't think why other than practicality and looks.

3rd October 2011, 08:03 AM	#7
lduarte1973 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lisbon	this may sound stupid , but what about replacing the MTM with a fullrange ?

4th October 2011, 06:51 AM	#9
rabbitz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle, Australia	Have you tried without the centre speaker by redirecting the centre info to LR fronts? I went from 6.1 to 4.1 and preferred it. I do view on axis so the centre speaker was more trouble than what it was worth. The front centre speaker I did use was placed low but was directed to be in line at the viewing location and the same can be done with a higher location. Another good option I tried was 2 centre speakers placed beside the screen and on the same vertical plane as the LR fronts.

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