MacKlipsch Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 I remember some posts that dealt with this question, but was unable to locate....I want to put my TV on top of my center channel(Belle).....1) Will it support the weight? 2) Shielding...Does Klipsch make anything for this or do I need to rig a shielding set-up? Has anyone did this with a Belle? Any pics?...Thanks for your help.... Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 Fred - Here's a picture of the theater at the Klipsch factory. http://y42.photos.yahoo.com/bc/willjam_99/vwp?.dir=/KFC+2001+Pt+2&.src=ph&.dnm=101-0111_IMG.JPG&.view=t&.done=http%3a//y42.photos.yahoo.com/bc/willjam_99/lst%3f%26.dir=/KFC%2b2001% 2bPt%2b2%26.src=ph%26.view=t You'll notice in the left side a Belle with about a 32" (maybe 36") monitor on top of it. I don't remember if there was any special bracing under it -- just a finished piece of wood to protect the top, if I remember. Anyone else with a better memory for detail remember? Doug This message has been edited by dougdrake2 on 07-31-2001 at 10:58 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 The top of the Belle DID have at least two 2x4 braces, one on each side of the squawker to support the top. I can't remember if there was a steel plate to shield the TV. Contact Trey Cannon at 1-800-KLIPSCH. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted July 31, 2001 Share Posted July 31, 2001 The older Heritage speakers due to the nature of the magnets in the speakers do not require shielding. I know this from experience and remember reading an explaination but forget how it went. Can anyone enlighten us? I think LaScalas could support a stack of TV monitors and I bet the Belles are just about as solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKlipsch Posted August 2, 2001 Author Share Posted August 2, 2001 Support without any extra bracing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 I have a heavy LWE-I Speaker (+/- 60-65lbs) sitting on each of mine toward the rear with no additional bracing and they can handle it fine. Although, they do have a piece of wood that is screwed down to the top portion in about the center of them. This is the way they came from the factory. I would say if the TV does not weigh more than 80 lbs no additional bracing would be necessary, they are very sturdily built. If you are not comfortable doing this, put some pieces of 2x4's to further reinforce it. ------------------ Sony KP-43T70 43" Television Denon AVR 3300 A/V Receiver (LF/RF) (LWE-I's w/Motion Feedback - Walnut) DBX BX-3MkII Power Amplifier (LF/RF) (Belle's - Oak Clear/Cane Grills) DBX BX-3MkII Power Amplifier (RR/ARR/LR/ALR) (Heresy II's (Walnut/Cane) & ESS Mini Monitors (Walnut)) DBX MPA-150 Mono Split Spectrum Amplifier © (KV-4 - Black) Klipsch KSW-15 Powered Subwoofer (2) Nakamichi DVD-10 DVD/LCD/CD Player Nakamichi MB-10 Music Bank CD Changer Technics SL-DL5 DDLinear Tracking Turntable JVC HR-S7500U SVHS Video Cassette Recorder RCA DRD-303RA Satellite Receiver VC3 Deluxe Video Clarifier DBX 400XG Program Route Selector DBX 120X-DS Subharmonic Synthesizer/Crossover DBX 3BX-DS 3-Band Dynamic Range Controller (2) (1-LC) (1-RC) DBX 14/10 14-Band Computerized Equalizer/RTA Analyzer/SPL Meter Panamax 1000+ Surge Protector/Line Conditioner Sega Dreamcast w/3 Controllers & VMU's/S-Video Output Bedroom Yamaha RX-900U Receiver Panasonic DVD-A120U DVD/CD Player Sony SLV-740HF Hi-Fi VCR BBE - ARS Audio Recovery System A/D/S L300E Mini Speakers GE 20" Television Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted August 2, 2001 Share Posted August 2, 2001 The LaScalas were often stacked 2 and 3 high at concerts if they each weigh 123 lbs, then one must support at least 246 lbs. Are the Belles constructed less well? HT-1 Klipschorns w/ ALK crossover upgrades 4 Klipsch LaScalas (surround & rears) Heresy components in custom cabinet /monitor stand (center) Panasonic 32 Monitor W/ component video input 3 Sony CX400 CD changers Nirvis Slink-e computer interface (downloads cd info, programs & controls changers). Nirvis DXS digital controller (auto selection of whatever source is playing) Nirvis CDJ (CD Jukebox Software) Sony Viao Laptop Computer Sony S530D DVD Player Sony 798HF VCR Sony XA1ES CD player Dynaco PAS4 stereo preamp W/ Tesla Tube upgrades (also outputs to HT2) Technics SL3300 DD Turntable w/ Shure cartridges Outlaw 1050 6.1 A/V Receiver Perpetual Technologies P1A Digital Correction Engine (jitter reduction, 16 to 24 bit conversion, future speaker frequency correction, and room acoustic correction ) Perpetual Technologies P3A DAC ( plus 44.1k to 96k CD upsampling) Klipsch KSW-15 sub (for DVD LFEs ) Klipsch LF-10 sub Phillips Pronto TS2000 Programmable Remote Scientific American Explorer 2000 Home Communications Terminal X10 computerized lighting controls Radio Shack Wireless Remote Control Extender HT#2 4 Klipsch KT-LCR THX Speakers 4 Klipsch RS-3s (side & rear surround) 2 Klipsch KT-DS THX Surrounds 10 Linaem Tweeters Outlaw 1050 6.1 A/V Receiver/Preamp Outlaw 750 5 channel Amp MSB Technology Digital Director w/ jitter reduction Sony CX-200 CD Changer Sony X111 ES CD Player Sony 775HF VCR Sony STR-G3 (4 channels of supplemental amplification for extra speakers) Toshiba 61 High Definition TV Sony NS700 Progressive Scan DVD Toshiba 4205 DVD Changer Klipsch SW-12II Sub Klipsch LF-10 sub Sony AV2100 remote Scientific American Explorer 2000 Home Communications Terminal X10 Computerized Lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted August 3, 2001 Share Posted August 3, 2001 SoundDog--The older Ks used Alnico magnet mid and tweeter drivers. The magnets are slugs inside the driver and the metal pots are the return structures. The structure of such drivers was extremely efficient in focusing magnetic energy towards the voice-coil gap and they are, in effect, shielded (though that was not the intent). I can place Altec and JBL Alnico drivers on my TV with no effect on the picture and screwdrivers and paper clips are not attracted to them in the least. But once the rear cover is removed to replace diaphragms one must be extremely careful of the powerful magnetic attraction in the pole piece-phase plug area, I've ruined new diaphragms when the screwdriver was pulled towards the phase plug and punctured the new diaphragm as I was installing it. I used an Altec 605A, which has 2 powerful Alnico magnets, as a TV stand-center speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKlipsch Posted August 3, 2001 Author Share Posted August 3, 2001 So bottom line....no support, no shielding necessary, correct??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted August 5, 2001 Share Posted August 5, 2001 MacKlipsch, unless your Belles are old, they do not use the "inherently sheilded" alnico magnet structures. Contact Trey at 800-klipsch and provide the s/n of the speakers. He'll tell you whether you have alnico versions and what you can do if not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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