Sometimes the simplest solution—like just moving it away from the TV speakers—makes the biggest difference.
Honestly, I agree with this more than people think. Folks get caught up in overengineering their setups, but a little repositioning usually solves most issues. I’ve seen people try to hide speakers in cabinets or behind plants, but then they wonder why the voice pickup is off. As for background noise, you’re not alone—mine loves to pick up my dog’s collar jingling more than anything I say. If you can, try soft furnishings nearby; they help absorb some of that extra sound bouncing around.
Funny you mention the dog collar—mine gets picked up too, and it drives me nuts. I tried putting a rug under the coffee table and it actually helped a lot. Has anyone found a good spot for their mic that doesn’t look weird or clutter up the room?
- Mounted mine behind the TV, about ear level. Keeps it out of sight and the sound bounces off the wall, which seems to help with clarity.
- Tried under the couch once, but it muffled everything—wouldn’t recommend.
- I’ve also experimented with bookshelf placement, but then it picks up page turns and random creaks.
Curious if anyone’s tried ceiling mounts? I keep thinking about running a cable up there, but not sure if it’d just make things echo more...
Mounted mine up high once (not quite ceiling, but close) and honestly, it just made everything sound weirdly distant. Like the voices were coming from above my head, which felt unnatural. I get the appeal of hiding wires and keeping things tidy, but I’m convinced ear level is the sweet spot for clarity. Have you noticed if your room shape changes how the sound bounces around? I’ve got one wall that just eats up audio, no matter what I try.
I actually went the opposite route and put my TV a bit higher than ear level, mostly because of the layout in my living room. At first, yeah, it felt odd—like I was watching a drive-in movie from the front row. But after tweaking the tilt and messing with the soundbar angle, it’s not too bad. I do think room shape makes a huge difference. Open floor plan here, and sometimes the sound just disappears into the kitchen... Drives me nuts. That “audio-eating” wall you mentioned—have you tried hanging up anything soft on it? Rugs or curtains helped a bit for me.
