TV Screen Mounting Height

skrol
skrol Posts: 3,378
edited July 2013 in Electronics
I recently bought a Panny 42" plasma (TC-P42S60) and must say the picture is fantastic. Coming from a 27" Sony Trinitron, I am new to the flat screen world and was wondering if there is an ideal height for mounting the screen on a wall? I did get a tilting mount.

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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited June 2013
    I think anything that doesn't require you to strain your viewing angle. Even with a tilt mount if you have to watch in an upward angle (above a fireplace) is not comfortable, so set it up so when you are in your favorite viewing position your head and neck is in a neutral position. Enjoy the new display!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2013
    Straight ahead. Eye level.
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited June 2013
    Some theories say from your comfy sitting position that your eye level should be mid way on the screen. Personally, I think that's ideal, though mine is slightly higher due to the stand I'm presently using. I have a 42" Panny as well (and a 60") I'm sure you'll love it! The salesman was right though when he said "Everyday after you set up your big screen, it gets smaller." :mrgreen:
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  • specd_out
    specd_out Posts: 505
    edited June 2013
    When I install peoples tvs I have them sit in their tv watch position, Look away from the tv for a few seconds and then quickly glance at the TV wall. The point that their eyes see first with out focusing is where the center of the screen should be. 90% of people want the tv about a foot to high.

    The tilt mount really only serves two functions, either a TV has to be mounted much higher then ideal, or for giving the most access if you change cables often.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited June 2013
    Hey, thanks you all. Sounds like good advise.
    Stan
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    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2013
    Put it where YOU like it.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited June 2013
    Thats what she said....
    sorry, too easy
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2013
    As long as it's comfortable while you're watching it.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited June 2013
    decal wrote: »
    Put it where YOU like it.

    While true, that might not be the "ideal" height, which is what he asked.
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  • telemetry
    telemetry Posts: 12
    edited June 2013
    The comment about having the big screen over the fire place is true..... it is a pain in the neck looking up to watch it. ( I know I did it, and regret it.) the height of your eye ball when sitting is where the center of the screen should be, so take into account the furniture that you have , and lighting sources that might reflect on the screen, as well as glass top tables and fans. that should get you a base point of where to start
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2013
    BlueFox wrote: »
    While true, that might not be the "ideal" height, which is what he asked.

    It would be "ideal" for him since he's the one that has to look at it.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited June 2013
    About 42 inches to 1/3 of the screen. Basically your eyes should be at the 1/3 point of the screen. This usually works in most cases. You can hang it at the 1/2 point or exactly at eye height to dead center of screen. 30 deg is max height from center of screen. If you go higher expect neck problems.
    Think about a TV stand with a TV sitting on top of it. It's very comfortable to watch.
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited July 2013
    put the center of the screen at your eye height.
    So sit in the chair/sofa/beanbag youre going to use and put your eyes at rest. now put the center of that screen at that height.
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