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Posted: 4/2/2022 4:40:19 PM EDT
Recently moved into new house and going to go TV shopping soon. The location above the fireplace is ~72 inches wide. Wondering what size makes most sense? 60, 65 or 70? Viewing distance will be about 12 feet but we could watch from the kitchen.
We are used to having TV on a console stand that is about level when sitting down. When doing a wall mount like this is easy to adjust to looking slightly upward?  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/2/2022 4:48:39 PM EDT
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TV's should be at eye level when you're sitting. Mounting above a fireplace is what people who have no idea how to properly mount a TV do.
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Posted: 4/2/2022 5:27:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: TV's should be at eye level when you're sitting. Mounting above a fireplace is what people who have no idea how to properly mount a TV do. Put the family portrait above the fireplace. |
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Posted: 4/2/2022 5:32:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: TV's should be at eye level when you're sitting. Mounting above a fireplace is what people who have no idea how to properly mount a TV do. Well mounting in front of the fireplace doesnt work in most homes. ?? |
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Posted: 4/2/2022 6:04:29 PM EDT
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I'd go as large as the wall space allows
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Posted: 4/2/2022 6:20:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/2/2022 6:26:03 PM EDT
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Whatever size won't listen to every conversation you have in that room.
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Posted: 4/2/2022 7:13:00 PM EDT
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Sue your builder. They built your house sideways.
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Posted: 4/2/2022 7:18:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: TV's should be at eye level when you're sitting. Mounting above a fireplace is what people who have no idea how to properly mount a TV do. We have a 36 or 40 inch television on a short 5 inch high stand on a walnut coffee table I refinished. Perfect size, perfect height, the table is the perfect length. |
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Posted: 4/2/2022 7:19:01 PM EDT
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It's not quite first row of a movie theater looking up but it will be higher than we are used to. I'm checking into whether any wall mounts allow for some vertical articulation so we could lower screen somewhat in front of fireplace while watching.
The previous owner left an entertainment center that could be used but the wife doesn't like the look of a TV in the corner vs centered on a wall. |
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Posted: 4/2/2022 7:21:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: At a 12' viewing distance, you should be good for any available size tv Size to distance calculator Sit far enough away so the entire screen is in view without moving head or eyes. |
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Posted: 4/4/2022 1:24:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's not quite first row of a movie theater looking up but it will be higher than we are used to. I'm checking into whether any wall mounts allow for some vertical articulation so we could lower screen somewhat in front of fireplace while watching. The previous owner left an entertainment center that could be used but the wife doesn't like the look of a TV in the corner vs centered on a wall.  |
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Posted: 4/23/2022 7:26:17 PM EDT
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I ended up buying a 65 inch Sony OLED and a MantleMount. Potato pics to follow:
Mount on wall, they include a plastic cover you can paint if you prefer covering up the mounting bracket. I could have mounted it 2 inches lower but left some room for a sound bar in the future.  Attached FileTV pulled down, the pull down handles are a rubber that turn color once it reaches a certain temp. I don't understand why someone would pull the TV down in front of the fireplace and run it while watching TV but to each his own.  Attached FileTV above mantle.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/10/2022 6:23:56 PM EDT
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Happy with my 65" OLED. OLED is so worth it.
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Posted: 11/14/2022 7:56:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't understand why someone would pull the TV down in front of the fireplace and run it while watching TV but to each his own. Because a fireplace is a highly compromised location for a television/electronics and this leads to other stupid decisions. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 8:23:16 PM EDT
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my buddy mounted his above his fireplace. but he also plays xbox and playstation. been complaining about his neck from looking up.
thinking about getting a tv. I gave mine to my nephew and last place I rented they loaned me one. Been watching on the computer. though that is 34 inches so its reasonable. |
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Posted: 11/14/2022 8:29:15 PM EDT
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I hate tv's above the fireplace but if I absolutely had to I'd get a Samsung Frame tv. 65" or 75" for your application.
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