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Suggestions for setting up sound bar and additional speakers when the sound bar can't be centered under the TV.

  • December 6, 2024
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I have a Samsung frame TV mounted about my fireplace and the size of the TV, mantel and wood trim around the ceiling doesn't allow me to mount a sound bar under the TV.  I have two built in book cases beside the TV and the Sound bar is currently sitting on the left book case and I have two 100s behind the couch for surround and a Sub in the corner.  

I am looking for suggestions for a more balanced sound in my living room.  Does anyone know if you can connect a sound bar to the TV and a add a second sound bar to sit on the right book case.  I originally ordered an amp to connect to the TV and planned to place two Sonos 5s in the book case but I was told I needed the AMP with two hard wired speakers which my set up doesn't really allow.  I know I could pay a professional to come in and run wires through the wall but I am hoping to avoid that.

Any suggestions or ideas would be appreciate.

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  • Pools-3015
  • Prodigy I
  • December 6, 2024

Have you looked at this solution?

Mantle Mount.

If that would not work for you, then the suggestion to use a Sonos Amp with passive speakers would be your best bet for a balanced sound.

 

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  • Svu0312
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  • December 6, 2024

Yes, the frame TV fits flush against the wall and I have about a 2” gap between the bottom of the TV and the fireplace mantle and If I move the TV any higher I have about 1-2” of space to work with which would look so high on the wall.  I might have no choice but with the current placement there is no way to mount the sound bar neatly.  

Stanley_4
  • Stanley_4
  • Lead Maestro
  • December 6, 2024

The Amp and passive speakers really sounds like what you are going to need in your case.

If there is room look at in-wall speakers or ones that will fit on your bookshelves. Hiding the wires and adding flush-mount access boxes and disconnects to both ends, banana plugs work well, is an easy task for an experienced audio installer. Might get a discount if you bundle the purchase and install.

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