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soundstage question

My speakers (eminent technology lft 8bs) are @ 4 feet from the back wall and I have an old crt rear projection tv between them.  I am replacing it with a new oled tv (primarily to remove the old big  box tv and improve the sound of my system) and can position that close to the back wall.  Any recommendations for placing that would be welcome.  My assumption is a wall mount would be best, but have any members used a wall shelf for a tv (base of tv is 24 inches)  or a stand that would least compromise the soundstaging?  many thanks.  
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erik_squires
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oh, almost forgot. If it turns out your TV is a problem, two ways to mitigate it without making your listening room look like an abandoned playhouse:

Use standing acoustic panels to the sides, at 90 degrees to the wall.

The other is to increase absorption and diffusion behind your listening location.
erik_squires
16,589 posts
 
I think it IS a good idea to put your TV in first and then hear if you have a problem. Use a blanket to temporarily cover it. Until you get it, don't sweat it too much.

One rule of thumb I use is this: Room acoustics improve sound stage in the same plane. If you find you lack depth, improve room acoustics behind the speakers and behind you. If you lack width, improve room acoustics to the sides. Height? Same thing. Floor and ceiling.

Asides from the sound stage there's the question of tonal balance, and that is more of a room averaging thing than specific locations.

Best,
E


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