Ok, so I finally joined the ranks of Axiom owners. I have just finished off the basement and am now in the process of setting up my new system. However, I am having issues trying to figure out the best way to install my center channel (vp150)...
Basically, I will be getting a rear projection 60" TV, but most of the affordable stands for these tv's don't have enough room for my center speaker and my components. I know I could get a salamander (or other similar type of stand), but I am already way over my original budget and would rather not spend more if I can help it.
So, after weighing all the options in my head, I am now leaning towards mounting a nice wood shelf on the wall behind my tv, and placing the vp150 up there (leaving plenty of room for my components in regular stand). If I do go that route, what potential issues might I face, seeing as how the speaker will be above and at least 15"-20" behind the front of the tv? Do I need to install the shelf even higher so that the tv does not block the sound coming from the speaker, and then angle the speaker downwards toward the listening area? Or, is there enough dispersion in the vp150 that I can expect it to perform well in that type of placement?
I'd love to get any feedback I can on this (as well as other suggestions if you have them). The tv will not arrive for at least another week, but I'd like to have everything ready to go when it does come in, if possible. Thanks in advance!
- Brendan
