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Low profile direct connect center speaker(s)

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Topic: Low profile direct connect center speaker(s)

Posted By: Schmaltzy
Subject: Low profile direct connect center speaker(s)
Date 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?

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Posted By: DMorison
Date 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.