@Kristie Frazier Got it! Exactly what we have on one of our TV’s & that dumb box sits on floor right next to big cabinet under TV & soundbar on cabinet.🙄 So, I understand the wall to left of TV is only 11” & any furniture under TV will protrude past that wall. But, I think that might be ok because with the FP & extended hearth there fairly close to door way, does anyone cut that corner when coming into room from that direction? I would look for a piece that’s close to as wide as TV - or as close as you can get to that width & pretty narrow. Put subwoofer next to fireplace The small console will hide the cords & with subwoofer tucked in it won’t be so obvious. Or, maybe better, if you can find a cabinet that you can cut part of the back out of, & which is at least almost as deep as SW, the SW can be set inside of cabinet from backside. So, cab would hide both cords & SW. Protruding past 11" wall is ok.

The speaker is not that big. I have had big speakers. When I saw your description, I was actually thinking Madison Square Garden type speaker-size.

So the first step, might possibly to stop focusing on this speaker as being a ”ginormous” problem.

I think the big, pillow-looking objects, flanking the speaker, are really more of a problem.

I do understand that this is a relative thing, your perspective is your perspective; and you are entitled to it. I’m just saying that - from my perspective - this speaker is a minor issue.

This console is about 13,5 inches in depth. It is available in a number of finishes.

An inch or two (or more) extended out from the side walls is not a big deal. It has a 60” width - and I don’t know if that works for you - but custom sizes are also available! Etsy.com is a good resource, overall, because some of the Sellers do offer custom furniture sizes.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1038551737/60-media-table-record-table-media?click_key=167dfbf246101bf072cc6ed83f5df3c75786a048%3A1038551737&click_sum=ff3cd07c&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=narrow+tv+console&ref=sr_gallery-5-28&organic_search_click=1&frs=1

For heavens sake. You are showing ONE small area of the room. Show the whole space please, From several angles. stand back on all : )

As to below that tv? As long as the back is against the wall? Don't worry that something is proud of the wall. But in the meantime? Show the WHOLE of the room.

Suggest he treat himself to a luxury sound bar instead?

Men!
I had this problem too lol we were able to move it to another area of the room. I cut out the back of a lidded basket and put the speaker in the basket. Well hidden and we were both happy.

I would put a sahelf under the TV just high enough to let the sub woofer sit under it and be done

I wouldn’t worry about the depth of a media cabinet in relation to the wall on the right — as long as it doesn’t protrude past the tall side of the fireplace, it’s fine. No one will be walking in that area.

Just an example, not to scale. I don’t know the width of the TV wall or depth of fireplace side.

Besides the speaker issue, I think wall-mounted TVs always look better with furniture underneath. Otherwise, they remind me of hospitals or waiting rooms.

You ladies are so cute. Now if you want to talk really ginormous speakers, try a four panel set of Magenpan 30.7's.

Seriously, though, if it bothers you that much, perhaps replace it with a wireless subwoofer which can be placed anywhere in the room? If your husband insists on that particular speaker, it isn't that obvious or obtrusive IMO. The big black blobs hanging on everyone's walls, better known as flat screen TVs, are far uglier in my estimation and detract much more from a beautiful room.

Ginormous? It isn't as big as a bread box. The

Plants.

I agree with a big cabinet or shelf -- I'd try to go wall to wall in that space, if possible. You'll have to check with hubby whether that can be off the floor (or enclosed) and still be effective -- it may be better to have a wide shelf but divide the space between electronics or other closed storage and an open section for the speaker and plants or whatever else minimizes the visible effect.

A black console would help the speaker blend in better. My guess is that with a black console after a while you won't notice it, and probably no one else would notice it either. We are the worse critics of our own spaces. The black and glass one you pictured is too insubstantial to do the job. Look for one with a back and small holes cut out for wires. The black back is what will let the speaker blend in to the background. Even if you put it on the floor next to a black console that would help.

This might be needlessly complex, but it gives you an idea, anyway:

Here's the same shelf with a couple of pouf stools in case of company...

I would get a black cabinet with a black interior. Then it will disappear.

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I don't know about black in your light space, but something like this photo could work out well (with the speaker where the poufs are).

My DH isn't "allowed" to put "ugly" equipment in the family room ... he has his own man cave/media room for his truly ginormous equipment ... like 5 ft high and 400 lbs (each) speakers that have to sit 7 ft away from the wall for optimum sound performance. Yeah, not compatible with a pretty family room 😄.

OP consider yourself very lucky with that small box! Beware, that is how my DH started his collection!

I cut a passage between the living room and the bedroom closet, put the speaker in the closet, and a grate over the hole. Worked perfectly.

@KW PNW Z8 No one cuts the corner so there is no worry about someone plowing into it. The speaker measures 15x15x15 so any furniture will protrude at least 9-10” and i have always heard furniture can not protrude the wall. The fireplace hearth is 19” D.

Get a SHALLOW depth console . Set it beneath. Good lord.......Pretend the wall isn't THERE.

EITHER THAT or sit him down and explain how the ginormous blob ruins you life. As if 75 inches of black glass on the wall doesn't

Just sayin.....

@freedomplace1 Thank you for giving me another perspective to think about. I’m concentrating on hiding it completely. If I bought the media table you referenced it wouldn’t look like a bulky piece of furniture sticking out past the wall. I could put the speaker on the bottom shelf and decorate around it. The beanbags have a less obvious home. My husband just put them there after watching tv.

Easy ....drill a hole in the back , use the open space

60 long, 20 h, and 18 deep.

As im reading your dilemma, i look over and see my own 15” subwoofer. if you’re willing to add more furniture there to ”hide” it it, id say there are always bigger fish to fry. lol We have all ceiling speakers in our great room and that little box makes the guy i married happy, so ill live with it. We also have an audio/movie room where not only are there ceiling soeakers, but large tower speakers and yet another subwoofer. That his space tho. Choose your battles (and the things worth obsessing over) for some, this aint it.

@KL it already has a sound bar and speakers buried in the walls.🤦‍♀️

@njmomma I like the idea of hiding it in a basket. I’m going to give that a try. Thanks

@Patricia Colwell Consulting Someone earlier mentioned putting it on a console with a couple of shelves. This is a great idea.

@Jilly The wall to the right is 11” and the side of the fireplace is 19”D. That measurement is from the back wall to the beginning of the hearth. To me the tv looks like its floating on the wall. It reminds me of sitting at the airport where they randomly place tvs.

@wishiwereintheup Well, I do feel better about my speaker. 😂Those things are huge! We have one wired to the tv (and the subwoofer). The reason they are not wireless is because the sound guy said ”these are the best around”. Everything else is buried in the wall. I think my husband became so excited he didn’t say no.

@JAN MOYER Attached are some pictures of the living room where the tv speaker in question is. I dont have a good pic of the entire loft. I’ll attached a couple more and see if that helps.

The loft

The living room

@kandrewspa I would go wall to wall with whatever I end up putting there. Im hesitant to put black furniture there because everything else light.

@acm I really like the shelf and pouf stools. Thank you

@Debbi Washburn I’m hesitant to use black because the rest of the house is light colors.

@chispa I was attempting to be funny when I said ”gimormous”. I don’t think that translated very well.

@Joseph Corlett, LLC We have had to bust through a wall to have equipment installed. We gained 4-5 inches and it worked perfect. On the otherside of the wall with the tv and fireplace is another fireplace and our master bedroom. The closet isnt near enough to the tv/speaker to put it in the closet.

Your space is pretty -- I like the stonework on the fireplace!

@MRiZ The sound coming from the speaker is what he loves. He does not like the look of the speaker. He told me to try to find a way to hide it. He volvolunteered to give up the speaker but I will not let him do that.

@acm Thank you for the compliant.

It's too bad the TV (and speaker) can't be relegated to a media room elsewhere. Your living room is very nice and that fireplace is extra awesome. Similar shelves on the other side (where the TV is) would really balance it out and make it very nice. Flat screen TVs are just plain ugly and even more so when they are in a beautiful space like you have. In one way, I wish we could go back to the nice console TV furniture of yesteryear. And yes, I also have a flat screen TV and I consider it an eyesore.

I have to add though, thank you for NOT mounting the TV above the fireplace. That would have been truly awful.

@Kristie Frazier Beautiful home & love the fireplace ”waterfall” tile (I think that’s what that tile effect is called). Now that I see the other side of the fireplace, what I would do is get a cabinet in the same style & finish as is on the left side & set the subwoofer inside of it. I see the cab & shelves are inset into the wall on the other side but that’s ok. I agree that the new piece shouldn’t be dark. I wouldn’t worry about the cabinet projecting past the 11” wall - those rules about furniture not protruding past walls should IMO be treated as ’suggestions’ not rules.😉 If I understood, you said the fireplace chimney or stack is 19” deep from wall before hearth begins. I’d look for a cabinet 15” deep so it wouldn’t be as deep as FP stack & stops before hearth. I’d also think about either adding 2 floating shelves like the 4 on other side - I see you have them in that great kitchen too.. OR, and this is my preference, hang a great piece of art above the TV. I think adding the console & art totally finishes that space, reduces the impact of black square of TV alone on wall & oh yes, the subwoofer - what subwoofer? DH is happy, you’re happy- win-win!

@KW I thought about having the man who made the cabinet on the left side of the fireplace but I didn’t think it would work since the side wall is 11” D. We aren’t crazy about build-ins so my husband is not a fan of that idea. Thank you for your help. I’m going to call the company that made the cabinets. I agree with the 15” D if I go with purchasing a piece of furniture.

@iwishiwereintheup We have to be realistic and adjust. Flat screens in the living room are here to stay. Above the fireplace was never an option.

@Kristie Frazier great idea to call guy who made the other cabinet. Just to be clear though, I wasn’t suggesting this new piece be a built in. I was meaning a free standing cabinet no deeper than fireplace stack so it doesn't extend past start of hearth. The hard part will be matching width & height so if you're able to get a custom piece for your exact dimensions, so perfect!! Also, 15" would barely protrude past the 11" wall - also perfect!

Texas?

Is that a shih tzu that I spy? 🐶 Beautiful house, I love the style and the fireplace. I’m dealing with a similar issue with a subwoofer…they are just plain old ugly. I have to ask, is this the only room to watch tv in? It doesn’t seem like a room conducive to good sound, with the ceilings as high as they are. We are just considering getting rid of the sub for the family room all together and making our game room the football/movie watching room instead.

Your house is gorgeous!!!!

Truly beautiful!

Where’s your sofa from?

Thank you
I got it from Pottery Barn. It’s either the Sullivan or the Big Sur

@JanMoyer That was a little dramatic don’t you think?!??

What's dramatic, exactly? : )

You want a result? Take the short route. The room is lovely, everyone has a big tv.......don't STARE at the "breadbox"

@wishiwereintheup my audiophile ex had Vandersteens. I really liked the maganpans when we were shopping. It’s amazing the sound quality you can get out of a tiny footprint now - in the 90’s it was definitely bigger is better.

I dont think having a piece of furniture that is deeper than 11" would be a problem. It looks like the fireplace side is deeper. Is it? I think as lomg as it doesnt stick out farther than the fireplace, you should be fine.

@K R Im embarrassed to say this but there are 3 other areas people can watch tv. The rooms, including the living room is wired for surround sound. I dont care about the subwoofers in the other rooms. I am just trying to see if there is a way to hide the one in the living room. I dont know what kind of dog is laying on the floor. I‘ve never seen it before. My friend is hosting a family reunion at the house and I asked her to snap a couple of pics and send to me😂