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HerbL · 11-30-2004, 08:24 AM

Mike,

Your point is well-made.

Although I have not yet seen the 5674 Set, I would expect the actual real-world performance to be similar to the 5685 "Kirk" Model as they both employ the same basic generational technology.

The 5674 has a smaller footprint similar to a 50" Set which will afford many viewers greater placement options within their rooms.

I am interested in the 5674 as well, however, I may opt to wait for the next generation "9" series due for release sometime in early 2005.

As for the placement of a Center Channel Speaker, yes it appears one could place a relatively large Center Enclosure on top of this Set, however, I will be placing mine on a Custom Built "TV Stand" slightly below the Set. Here is my thinking on this for what its worth.

Ideally, one should have their Front Center, Front Left, and Front Right Speaker Enlcosures properly positioned that permit the Tweeters to all be on the same verticle and horizontal planes to preserve the spatial imaging qualities of your system speakers. For those of us who have large speaker enclosures, this arrangement is not typcially possible.

I have a large and weighty Center Channel Enclosure that is both "acoustically matched" in timbre and low level bass output to my Main L-R Enclosures whcih are relatively tall floor-standing type enclosures. If I place my Center Channel above or below these, I still cannot achieve the "ideal" placement postion.

So then, if I have to choose the lesser of two evils, I personally opt for placing my Center on a rigid TV Stand Shelf just below the viewing screen.

Selecting this placement, gives me a better look esthetically, and also better acoustically couples the Center Channel (with its extended bass output) to both the rigid stand and floor.

This placement option works better for me in my environment and causes less low end coupled resonance from the TV Chassis and helps preserve the clean extended bass output for the Center Enslosure.

I have tested this arrangment and it makes a difference in my listening and viewing environment.

HerbL

11-30-2004, 08:24 AM	#2
HerbL High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 38	Samsung "74" Series Specs Mike, Your point is well-made. Although I have not yet seen the 5674 Set, I would expect the actual real-world performance to be similar to the 5685 "Kirk" Model as they both employ the same basic generational technology. The 5674 has a smaller footprint similar to a 50" Set which will afford many viewers greater placement options within their rooms. I am interested in the 5674 as well, however, I may opt to wait for the next generation "9" series due for release sometime in early 2005. As for the placement of a Center Channel Speaker, yes it appears one could place a relatively large Center Enclosure on top of this Set, however, I will be placing mine on a Custom Built "TV Stand" slightly below the Set. Here is my thinking on this for what its worth. Ideally, one should have their Front Center, Front Left, and Front Right Speaker Enlcosures properly positioned that permit the Tweeters to all be on the same verticle and horizontal planes to preserve the spatial imaging qualities of your system speakers. For those of us who have large speaker enclosures, this arrangement is not typcially possible. I have a large and weighty Center Channel Enclosure that is both "acoustically matched" in timbre and low level bass output to my Main L-R Enclosures whcih are relatively tall floor-standing type enclosures. If I place my Center Channel above or below these, I still cannot achieve the "ideal" placement postion. So then, if I have to choose the lesser of two evils, I personally opt for placing my Center on a rigid TV Stand Shelf just below the viewing screen. Selecting this placement, gives me a better look esthetically, and also better acoustically couples the Center Channel (with its extended bass output) to both the rigid stand and floor. This placement option works better for me in my environment and causes less low end coupled resonance from the TV Chassis and helps preserve the clean extended bass output for the Center Enslosure. I have tested this arrangment and it makes a difference in my listening and viewing environment. HerbL