LCD TV, how does it affect your 2 channels


I just have one room for all the AV stuff, and I'm a 2 channels audiophile. Now I'm considering putting up a HT by putting up a LCD display in the center. I think having a glass surface will screw up the sound and especially the imaging. Do you know how serious the impact is?

Thx in adv!

(project would be ideal but it's too costly for casual TV watching)
kschiu

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Ozzy & Kschiu,

If you use a fixed screen with a projector it has it's own set of issues. When listening to 2 channel music the screen moves, a little like a drum skin and can screw with imaging. I use a bamboo sash to cover my screen when I listen to my 2 channel system. Use a retractable screen if you can. Some say retractable screens have other issue with video if and when they move back and forth.
Daisiu,

When play my 2 or multi channel system I notice that my Stewart Firehawk projector screen moves ever so slightly but it does move.
When I listen to 2 channel music I hear the center image shift from time to time. Some focus on the instruments especially in the midbase loose some of their focus and can seem to get skewed or loose tightness. When I use a bamboo role type shade I do not have the problem. Every thing seems to have more solidity and focus to it and my midbass it more taunt.
With milti channel movies I cannot notice a difference because I have a center channel I think. If I listen to SACD or DVDA I still notice the sound is better with the shade down.
I am trying to find a better and more attractive solution than my bamboo shade but have not found it yet. I don't like thick drapes by the way, thats what most people seem to use. At one time I had hung a rug in the center of the screen. That also did a good jub but the bamboo shade has been better.