Low profile direct connect center speaker(s)

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   I have a general question for you all.
I had a smaller TV a few years back where I could fit a pair of ORB speakers in parallel on each side for center channel.
Now? I have a larger OLED with no side space. Looking around, all I can find are smart bars and thicker (3"+) direct connecting speakers that will block the screen.
I have had issues trying to coordinate a semi-smart receiver with a smart TV and smart speaker and I would rather just wire it directly and be done with it.
So. Two solutions, as I see it.

1. Get something to elevate the TV enough to put a thicker bar in front of it or underneath it.
2. Get a thinner speaker.

2 would apply to 1 as well. The thinner the speaker, the less the TV would need to be raised.

Thoughts/suggestions?

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Schmaltzy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 22 September 2025 Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Schmaltzy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Low profile direct connect center speaker(s) Posted: 15 October 2025 at 5:07am
	I have a general question for you all. I had a smaller TV a few years back where I could fit a pair of ORB speakers in parallel on each side for center channel. Now? I have a larger OLED with no side space. Looking around, all I can find are smart bars and thicker (3"+) direct connecting speakers that will block the screen. I have had issues trying to coordinate a semi-smart receiver with a smart TV and smart speaker and I would rather just wire it directly and be done with it. So. Two solutions, as I see it. 1. Get something to elevate the TV enough to put a thicker bar in front of it or underneath it. 2. Get a thinner speaker. 2 would apply to 1 as well. The thinner the speaker, the less the TV would need to be raised. Thoughts/suggestions?

DMorison Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 14 March 2007 Location: Aberdeen Status: Offline Points: 1740	Post Options Post Reply Quote DMorison Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 October 2025 at 12:19pm
	Raising the screen a little sounds a lot less effort than custom building something (or sourcing a less mainstream product) that might not integrate as well with your existing ecosystem. You'll almost certainly get more experienced advice on forums such as diyaudio.com & avsforum.com BTW - speakerplans is a lot more focussed on gig type speakers rather than domestic. HTH & good luck, David.