Title: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
I totally get what you mean about the acoustic panels—they’re everywhere in design blogs, but most homes don’t need that level of “treatment.” I’m with you on the bookshelves and plants. It’s wild how much a big old plant or even a stack of records can help with sound, not to mention just making the room feel lived in. I’ve noticed some folks swear by moving their TV away from corners for better sound, but honestly, it’s always felt a bit awkward layout-wise to me.
Curious if anyone’s tried those “hidden” speakers that blend into decor? I wonder if that’d help with both the look and the sound, or if it’s just another gimmick...
Hidden speakers are interesting—I’ve specified them in a couple of projects, but honestly, the sound quality can be hit or miss. Sometimes they’re great for aesthetics, but I’ve found in-wall or ceiling models don’t always deliver the depth you’d get from traditional speakers. Has anyone else noticed that? I do like how they disappear visually, though... way less clutter. But yeah, I still end up rearranging furniture for the best sound and then second-guessing if it’s worth the hassle.
Title: Anyone Else Feel Awkward Talking To Their TV?
- Totally get what you mean about hidden speakers—I've had them in two renos, and honestly, the sound's never quite as rich as box speakers on stands.
- The clean look is great, no cords everywhere, but I do find myself missing the depth, especially for movies.
- Rearranged the living room more times than I care to admit trying to "fix" the sound sweet spot. Usually end up just living with it.
- One thing though, less dusting without all the exposed gear... that's a win in my book.
- If you care more about audio than looks, it's a tricky tradeoff. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth all the effort just to hide some wires.
If you care more about audio than looks, it's a tricky tradeoff. Sometimes I wonder if it's worth all the effort just to hide some wires.
I hear you on that—spent hours debating whether to run wires through the walls or just embrace the chaos. In the end, I went for the tidy look, but every time I watch an action movie, I second-guess myself. Still, I try to remind myself that every home is a work in progress. The less dusting is a small but real victory... sometimes it's about picking the battles you actually want to fight.
The less dusting is a small but real victory... sometimes it's about picking the battles you actually want to fight.
Funny thing is, I actually kind of like seeing the wires sometimes—reminds me of old-school setups where everything was out in the open and you could tinker with stuff easily. Hiding them looks cleaner, sure, but then if something goes wrong, it’s a pain to fix. Ever had to fish a cable out of a wall after a speaker upgrade? Not my favorite DIY memory...
