CSI5 - Above or below the Plasma
I have a Panasoinc 50 inch Plasma mounted right over the opening of the fireplace.
The ceiling height is 8 feet.
The TV takes up the height from 51 inches to 84 inches.
So do I mount the CSI5 above the TV where the bottom would be at 7 feet with it pointing down - where it looks really nice and would conceal my wiring.
Or do I mount it below the TV where the top be at 51 inches, at a perfect ear level, but doesn't look nice since it sticks out so far. And would be subject to heat from the fireplace?
I know the stock answer is that at ear level is optimal - but just how much difference will it really make.
The room is 16 X 30. 16 being the depth to the TV.
The ceiling height is 8 feet.
The TV takes up the height from 51 inches to 84 inches.
So do I mount the CSI5 above the TV where the bottom would be at 7 feet with it pointing down - where it looks really nice and would conceal my wiring.
Or do I mount it below the TV where the top be at 51 inches, at a perfect ear level, but doesn't look nice since it sticks out so far. And would be subject to heat from the fireplace?
I know the stock answer is that at ear level is optimal - but just how much difference will it really make.
The room is 16 X 30. 16 being the depth to the TV.
Ken - Newly Converted Polk Fan
Fronts - RTI8
Center - CSI5
Surround - RTI4
Sub - HSU VTF3-MK2
Receiver - JVC RXD702B
TV - Panasonic TH-50PX500U
Fronts - RTI8
Center - CSI5
Surround - RTI4
Sub - HSU VTF3-MK2
Receiver - JVC RXD702B
TV - Panasonic TH-50PX500U
Comments
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i do trust that your fireplace runs via natural gas? if you burn wood, you'll eventually smoke out your tv display and your polk.
POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
ONKYO TX-SR805
CENTER: CSI5
MAINS: RTI8'S
SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
XBOX 360WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd
http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.phpbobman1235 wrote:I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments. -
also, your center will be way higher than your mains. that will throw off your imaging. if you must continue as planned, mount your center beneath the display.
POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
ONKYO TX-SR805
CENTER: CSI5
MAINS: RTI8'S
SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
XBOX 360WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd
http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.phpbobman1235 wrote:I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.