Right off I myself have always noticed is that placing anything your speakers will most certainly affect the audio reproduction. When I tried placing my tv on a steroeo cabinet right between my speakers the imaging between the speakers would be pretty much distroyed plus, of ourse the audio reproduction itself is greatly hampered. That is why I alway cringe whn I see either an individual, in an advertisement in a magazine, or even worse being demonstrating at an audio where all the audio electronics sit right between the speakers. That is why I always have my tv well behind the speakers them self. Possibly covering the tv with a blanket acts somehow like an audio tweak product to lessen the brightness effect caused by the tv. As an experiment, have someone stand directly between your speakers an notice how it will effect the sound reproduction. The bigger the person, or the larger the objects between the speakers, the greater the effect. I know. I wish I could bring my tv, which sits on a light wood table right up near me. A 50 inch tv looks much better up close verses 12-14 feet away, but unless I am using my headphones, it just does not work.
Digital Music sounds too bright?
If you feel your digital sound is too bright - I suggest you place a lightweight blanket over your tv screen or computer screen, if you have it placed between your main speakers. I did this and immediately heard a less edgy sound and improved separation between left and right channels. I have a 55 inch screen between my mains (Tyler Acoustics). This easy and free tweak made a noticeable improvement for me. Hope it will for you too.
(It makes complete sense that this will reduce some reflected sound. No one would ever recommend placing a mirror or window between main speakers, but a screen has the same effect. If you have a coffee table in front of you when listening, it also could reflect sound that undermines your speakers. Try covering it or moving it away).
(It makes complete sense that this will reduce some reflected sound. No one would ever recommend placing a mirror or window between main speakers, but a screen has the same effect. If you have a coffee table in front of you when listening, it also could reflect sound that undermines your speakers. Try covering it or moving it away).