The Center Channel Conundrum

[Modred189]

I have a new house. TV mounted over the fireplace (wife mandated). I have a mount that pulls the TV out and down over the fireplace so it's not so high. BUT, what do I do about my center channel? I have a Polk CS10.

Other speakers are:
R/L: Boston Acoustics CR-8
Rear: Polk bookshelves
Sub: Klipsch 10"

 

[bloodypulp]

Depending on your viewing distance from the TV, you could mount a speaker above the TV(angled down).
Or set your receiver/processor to use a Phantom center channel.
Or if you aren't using the fireplace(mine is just for looks), place a speaker in front of the hearth.

 

[Outlaw85]

What about a speaker bracket attached to the tv mount?

Something like this for an example. Not sure screwing into that beauty of a center channel is an option though.
http://www.freeshipmounts.com/unive...oundbar-speaker-bracket-mount-above-below-tv/

Or

Maybe a bracket with a shelf?
https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Bracket-Player-Stereo-Components/dp/B00KQW6N5I


And probably not needed, but make sure to check the tv mount/ing can support the added weight.