I have a large entertainment center with piers and a connecting shelf. Will the unit function as intended if I place the speaker array on top of the connecting shelf to prevent obstructions?
267475
That's the way I have it set up. Keep in mind you do have to sit in the center of the room to get the full surround effect. If you are off center by 3 or 4 feet you lose the total surround effect.
267476
It will work, Look at manual online which discuss ideal positioning and importance of room size. Your results won't be perfect
267477
I put mine on top of my entertainment center above the HDTV for the same reason, to prevent obstructions, and it works great.
267478
I have mine on a connecting shelf above the T.V. and it works fine that way. I don't have great surround sound out of it because of the shape of my room, but the sound quality and sound dynamics are well above anything else that I have had.
65765
What I've found to be simplest is having your TV/Projector mounted above the speaker and having the speaker placed on a simple stand beneath the screen, near the wall. Though wall mounting is easily possible, I've found it to a bit heavy for even wall-anchor supports, and it seems to distort the resonance of the speaker. Just some quick thoughts!!
598018
I am unfamiliar with these speakers and would be hesitant to venture a guess. However, the stands connect with the speakers on the back, not on the base. So just guess I'd so no.
1320964
Yes. The only sound opening is on the "back" of the unit and the feet are on the "bottom." Assuming you can mount it horizontally without blocking the sound port, this should be no problem.
313313
The top mounting shelf is stationary. A slight tilt would be possible with the small pads provided to protect the speakers from scratching, vibrating off, etc.
898952
I have polk tsi 200 speakers which are much larger than the base, I just centered the speaker on the base, and it worked out for me. It is still surprisingly secure even though the base is much smaller than the speaker base.
524668
if your speakers have 2 posts...then it really shouldn't matter. if you want to make sure that they are element proof, then you'll have to figure out how to seal their entry into the housing.
984773
No, the speakers can just sit on top. The stand comes with small triangular pads that you adhere to the stands, then rest the speaker on top. These worked very well to secure my speakers on carpet.
1327148
If you mean the very top of the unit, I'd say yes but Id glue or fasten permanently some of the middle shelves for stability. Otherwise it might want to sway. The top shelf is quite thick which is good.
584966
I use it as a shelf for the center speaker in my home theater. The speaker weighs as much as the receiver I have, maybe more, so doubt it would have any problem with your receiver. I will say that you do need to make sure that it is anchored to a wall stud to ensure that you get the most of its weight bearing capacity.
1995155
I don't think so. I have three of the units, and I do not recall having the option of connecting them, although I do have them freestanding next to each other. You might have to get those from the manufacturer.
277099
I also made shelves, as I have small children and stands would be dangerous to both the children and my speakers/entertainment center. Many others I have spoken with have mentioned that they use speaker stands, but choose wisely as these speakers are big and heavy for "bookshelf" speakers.
793031
if you drop in your speaker before you put top shelf on,it will fit...the distance from middle shelf to upper frame the top shelf sits on is like 9"...but distance from main frame crossbar to middle shelf only is like a 7" opening
588776
No. The top shelf doesn't have mounting points on the top of it to attach the shelves above it to.
1120821
you can point the front side and surround speakers up, which helps with the stage, but the center cannot change angle so I suppose you'll lose some stage. Just make sure the speakers don't move around.
2253242
I have used ours in various positions for several months now. I can't see that standing on its side would affect the sound, but it might fall over if you don't support it somehow.
2156501
I have not found that to be an issue, because my units are in a closet, turned video library. However, I can see your point and agree it could be an issue if placed in a traffic/walking area; but, without the enlarged base, the unit would be unstable and prove useless.