How close to the TV?

[Feanor]

How close to my CRT TV is it safe to place my non-magnetic-shielded speakers?

I would like to use either my Paradigm Atoms or Paradigm MiniMonitors, both non-shielded, about 8" from, and in line with the front of, my Panasonic 27" TV. Is this too close?

[mtrycraft]

How close to my CRT TV is it safe to place my non-magnetic-shielded speakers?

I would like to use either my Paradigm Atoms or Paradigm MiniMonitors, both non-shielded, about 8" from, and in line with the front of, my Panasonic 27" TV. Is this too close?


Try it and see if you have color change near where the sp[eaker is on each side. 12" would be better :)

[markw]

Modern TV's have a built in automatic degaussing circuit that will clean up any damage done by speakers (or other magnetic devices) being placed too close to the CRT. This circuit is activated when the set is first powered up and it's operation is invisible to the user. Of course, if the source of the problem is not removed, it won't do a bit of good.

So, keep trying. Slowly move the speakers closer and closer to the CRT until the colors distort and then back off an inch or so. Believer it or not, that's your answer.

[Feanor]

I'll follow your advice!