Are soundbar bars better above or below TV?
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Are soundbar bars better above or below TV?
Even with digital surround sound style soundbars, often it is recommended to have the unit underneath the television. With that being said, a few things need to be considered. Depending on placement, the television itself can end up blocking the upward-firing speakers when the soundbar is placed directly underneath it.
Can a soundbar be attached to the bottom of a TV?
Mount-it Sound bar bracket is made from high quality steel to hold sound bars up to 15kg/33lbs. It can be easily attached to TV wall brackets or TVs on the stands directly instead of mounting to wall and leaving ugly screw marks. The bracket gives a clean and neat look with your sound bar sitting above or below the TV.
How far under TV should soundbar be mounted?
The sweet spot is the center, but you can go as low as the bottom 1/3rd line of the TV. In the case of a 65″ flat panel, this would mean that the bottom of the TV could start at 31.5″ off the floor. Since most furniture is 30″ high, you will have just enough room to squeeze that credenza under the TV.
Where’s the best place to put a soundbar?
If your TV is on a stand, table, shelf, or cabinet, place the soundbar just below the TV, which is ideal since the sound will come from where you’re looking. Measure the soundbar’s height versus the vertical space between the stand and the bottom of the TV to make sure the soundbar doesn’t block the screen.
What is the best placement for a soundbar?
The best height for a soundbar is at your ear level, and the soundbar can be placed above or below the TV. However, this isn’t always possible. If your only option is to place the soundbar above or below, there are few things you can do to improve sound quality.
What is the best height for a soundbar?
Ideally, the height should be 7.5 to 12 feet tall and should be made from plaster, wallboard, hardwood, or any other flat, rigid material. Make sure to place your soundbar below and in front of the T.V. If your configuration uses upward firing hardware elements, clear the sound’s path from the drivers to the ceiling.
Does soundbar need to be near TV?
Ideally, you want to allow your soundbar some space to do its job, particularly if it has upward or side-firing drivers. If you tuck it too far inside a TV cabinet or shelf, then it’s not going to be able to project the audio out to your sofa in the way it’s designed to.
Is it OK to put soundbar above TV?
If your soundbar product has upward-firing speakers, you simply have to place them above your TV. They were designed to be positioned that way. If you place upward-firing speakers at eye level, the sound will go over your head. When placed above the TV, the sound bounces off the ceiling as intended.
Is Bluetooth Better than HDMI ARC?
You should use HDMI ARC if you want the best audio quality and most reliable connection, or use Bluetooth if you want a cleaner setup and don’t care as much about the best audio quality.
