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**PFC5** · 07-11-2009, 03:41 PM

CRTs use a magnetic field in the picture tube to draw the scan lines so it is bad for the CRT to have speakers that are not shielded this close to the CRT. You will have to get a shielded center channel to protect against harming your CRT based HDTV.

For a center channel, which should be as close to the actual display as possible for a proper sound stage, you must get a shielded speaker, or move it so far away that it will harm the sound stage. I recommend you move it away from the CRT immediately and then look for a shielded replacement ASAP.

07-11-2009, 03:41 PM	#3
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 28,385	CRTs use a magnetic field in the picture tube to draw the scan lines so it is bad for the CRT to have speakers that are not shielded this close to the CRT. You will have to get a shielded center channel to protect against harming your CRT based HDTV. For a center channel, which should be as close to the actual display as possible for a proper sound stage, you must get a shielded speaker, or move it so far away that it will harm the sound stage. I recommend you move it away from the CRT immediately and then look for a shielded replacement ASAP. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier