Center speaker placement


Unfortunately I have a media niche at the front of the room that is off center. The room is 16 feet wide, but instead of my center speaker at the middle 8 feet from the sides, I will have to place it at a spot 5.5 feet from one side.
Question: Do I place the center channel over the TV? or do I place it in the center of the room. The difference is definitely noticeable visually, but from a sound perspective, will it make that much of a difference?
Thanks in advance!
fredff

Showing 1 response by drew_eckhardt

In line with the TV. You will probably have bad results if it's on the resonant cabinet of the TV and in-line with the large front surface.

On a floor stand a few feet in front works well. Suspended above the screen works well too. Height differences are less noticeable when they're above ear level, although larger screens leave too little space near the ceiling.