The idea that the front speaker array really needs to be full range has been on my mind for the past few weeks. The problem I see is that generally to develop low frequencies at meaningful sound pressures requires large drivers. Large drivers mean large enclosures. So, then how do you have your display at a reasonable height but still have a rather large center channel? The only solutions I've thought up are to use a projector and a sound transparent screen or to place your AV gear somewhere other than below your display.
The other thing I've been thinking about is how people say that low frequency sound is "non-directional". I would like to know where the cut off frequency for this "non-directional" sound is. I suspect it's lower than THX's recommended 80hz.
