Which TV types are NOT affected by speaker magnets? (1 Viewer)

[ChrisAG]

I'm looking forward to the day when I can buy a widescreen TV, but when that happens I'll probably need to have my main speakers close to the set. Are rear projection sets affected by magnetic interference?

 

[errol]

Hi Chris,
Probably best to have shielded speakers. You don't want to have to design your hometheater around the speakers.
Thanks,
Errol
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[ChrisAG]

Thanks... but I already have the speakers, which I am not giving up. Are you saying that ALL TV types are affected by magnetic fields?

 

[JohnnyG]

TVs that don't use CRTs, like plasma, D-ILA and DLP won't be affected by magnets.
Rear projection sets are affected, but not permanently like a direct-view set is. Ideally, what you want to do is adjust the geometry/convergence when the TV is in it's usual environment (with the speakers next to it).
I should note that due to the placement of the CRTs within a projection TVs cabinet (in the middle), it's pretty unusual for the speakers to be a problem.
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John Golitsis
Next Big Thing Electronics
[Edited last by JohnnyG on October 11, 2001 at 02:31 PM]
[Edited last by JohnnyG on October 11, 2001 at 02:37 PM]

 

[errol]

Hi Chris,
Hopefully, your speakers won't impact the image enough that you'd have to do service mode adjustments.

If so, you can do that or do a degauss.
You can also try fp since the crts will be on the ceiling and away from the speakers.
Thanks,
Errol
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