Flatscreen between speakers

@baylinor 

Yes, I see it. Looks good. I will explore that route. Thanks. 

@jeffbij 

I am not sure if flat wood as a material will fare better than the screen of the TV acoustically, unless you build it as an acoustic panel with uneven and computed levels like the picture below, it can get complicated and heavy. I have contemplated it. One way would be to create 3 boards instead of one big one, say 20 inches long if your TV length is 60 inches. Then you can hang them like you hang a picture, making sure the back doesn’t touch the TV. I am still undecided as to which way to go. Let’s keep brainstorming. Thanks for the input.

N.B. I have acoustic panels on either side of the TV too (most people do).

I agree with @onhwy61.  My problem with the barn door hardware is that it would interfere with my existing panels around the flatscreen. It might work fine for @bugredmachine ​​​​@jeffbij. I am looking for something like that I can take down when not in use thus light because I don’t want the weight to be an issue. I envy you guys who have dedicated rooms. 
I tried posting a picture but it didn’t show . Sorry.

Good suggestions guys. I will put something together and let you all know how it turns out. @wsrrsw, can’t do that. The wife needs her TV. @erik_squires, yes I am considering heavy drapes and treating it as if it was a window. I will try to come up with an elegant solution that is not too expensive otherwise, where is the fun in doing it if I can just throw money at it, right? @gdaddy1, I am seriously thinking of wool but it’s very expensive but it’s healthier than other materials as far our lungs are concerned. 

@phishhhhh4, Like the sound blanket. Only holdback, I can’t see any reviews. Have you use them yourself?

@rick_n. Definitely!

@karlss0n. 4 inches seems to be a little overkill for this particular application. That’s what I use for all of my other panels. I think in this case, 2” would do the job. 
@ghdprentice. I am seriously considering wool panels but the price is kinda of stiff. So many choices, so little time 😀

@mihorn. Thanks for the feedback. However, I am not fighting any sonic irritation. I just want to push the envelope as far as it can go. In all honesty, I cannot point to any weakness in my hardware, I have addressed them already. I am not sure I understand your point about natural sound in the video. Sometimes my wife and my daughter try to talk to me at the same time and I have difficulty understanding them. Is one of them NOT a natural sound? I am actually looking for "small differences", having addressed the larger ones successfully already. Like I mentioned in my original post, I can hear differences when I cover the TV with towels. Thanks for chiming in.

@shooter41. Glad you don’t have this issue. Could it be that my TV is glass (plasma TV) and yours is LCD? I had a Lyngdorf processor and loved it. My system is like yours: a hybrid. I don’t have an extra room and let’s be honest, I like watching TV with the wife. Try this for fun and giggles, cover the TV with a couple of thick towels and put on some vocal music like Diana Krall. See if the soundstage high doesn’t improve and the image better defined. It’s nothing drastic and that’s why I want to keep this project under budget, but it’s definitely there in my setup.

@elliottbnewcombjr. Nice quilt (but the girl is prettier). Do you have a choice of the images ’cause I am into jazz.

@atanarjuat99. I used the picture as an example. I don’t actually have it. It’s from this website: 

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=acoustic%20panel&ref=auto-1&as_prefix=acoustic%20

Seems rather expensive ($36 for a 12”X12” piece) but looks great. 

@wooly_mammoth. We are collecting ideas at this time. I am not aware of anything in existence today that addresses this issue efficiently and tastefully. I will build something soon and will let the group know what I got. Apperntly, people using LCD TV either don't have this problem or experience it much less. I would not be able to tell you to what extent because I always have Plasma. A lot of good idea in the thread, you're going to have to read through it. I have tried some heavy towels and got improve sound stage height and focus to a lesser extent.

@elliottbnewcombjr. Cool! I will take a look on Ebay. Who knows, maybe that's all that is needed. Thanks.

@macg19. Definitely need to explore this. Maybe that’s all that is needed. At any rate, I am going to start there, maybe add some padding to the front. Thanks. 

@mihorn. I think something is getting lost in translation. Please read my response again. I said I have DIFFICULTY understanding them and you said: exactly. For the record, you are proposing a solution for a problem that I don’t have. My system sounds very natural. Thanks. 

I have ordered this one on @macg19 recommendation. When I receive it, I will take some measurements and conduct some listening test. I will let you all know if it was worth it. It was cheaper than some other recommendations, like the home theatre curtain by @avanti1960, although they do look better, classier and maybe more functional. I was working on a budget though and didn't want to break the bank, given that the problem is not that big. Stay tune. 

@ghdprentice. Good catch. I did pick the cotton and black. I intend to pad the front with some absorbing material (old towels?) if the first try is not too convincing. 

@dayglow. Good news: your first statement is universally accepted by audiophiles the world over. Your second one is more problematic. Why would we be so ignorant as to inflict issues on ourselves? Well, I am glad you asked. Let me try with my particular set of circumstances. I had four kids so most rooms in my house were bedrooms or common used family rooms. While the kids are gone (two of them are with the Lord), our house is always a revolving doors for family visiting. I would be lying to you if I were to tell you that some days I don’t really miss having my own mancave, but when considering everything, I consider myself lucky that I can put my speakers aside when the grandkids are in town. In a couple of years, I will be moving again as the wife will retire, I will then do my best to have that room. So you see, not all of us are idiots, easily fooled by dishonest dealers and Rhinestones Cowboys. I am sure most of these guys are facing similar circumstances. Thanks for your input. 
 

@ghdprentice. Good to know that you have tried that already. That will save me some time. 

@barts. My speakers (Raidho td1.2) is about 44" from the wall.and I sit about 10’ from the speakers so it’s near field listening. I can only play with them a couple of inches back and forth due to room constraints. My TV (65" Plasma) hangs on the wall. I really should not be complaining because everything seems to be working well. My belief, however, is that that big slab of glass cannot be beneficial and I am trying to find a way to tame it. I don’t want to throw money at it (no fun in that) so I am looking for an elegant and relatively cheap solution. I suspect that it is affecting my soundstage height after an experiment I conducted with a couple of towels. Thanks for chiming in.

@devinplombier. Have you considered that a projector requires a dark room? A google search brought this: "A 4K projector is the superior choice if you want a large screen and immersive experience in a dark room. 2. For casual viewers or bright room settings: A 4K TV is likely the better pick for its consistent performance and ease of use."

@bhrapp. Certainly will. The shop looks pretty good. Obviously, you are a pro. Woodworking is my hobby, just love it.