Paul Franklin wrote:
On Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:28:17 -0400,
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Smitty Two wrote:
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How high should i mount a 42 " LCD on the wall to view comfortabily from a
sofa ?

People tend to mount TVs way too high. Center of the screen should be
below eye level.

True for monitors on a desktop, not so hard and fast for a large screen
on the other side of the room. In my case center of screen is maybe 54"
or so off the floor, because that is how high the cabinet I have is, and
the damn thing won't fit in the hole in the cabinet. Works out pretty
well, because I can see it over the other computer that would otherwise
be in the way. And when I am laying on the couch watching, which is
seldom, the angles also work out about right. Now in the other living
room, which I seldom use, the old TV is centered maybe 30" off the
floor, and I find it a little low. But again, that is the furniture I have.

When and if these glass TVs crap out and I upgrade to modern sets, I'll
have to get a decent lounge chair and do some experimenting to find the
optimal height for me. Maybe mount the wall mount on a vertical geared
track or something, so I can crank it up and down as needed? I know-
I'll buy a drywall lift at HF, ballast the bottom, and modify the cradle
to hold a VESA mount. :^)

I have mine mounted higher than usually recommended for two reasons.

1. I have a recliner, and my wife generally reclines on the couch
while watching. Both mean you are leaning back and having it higher
allows keeping the neck in a more neutral posture.

2. My wife and I both wear bifocals, and the set is far enough away to
use the upper (distance) part of the range. If the set was lower,
we'd have to tilt our head down to keep in good focus range.

My point is...situations and people differ. Best to find a way to try
a few heights before you mount it for good.

HTH,

Paul Franklin
Hi,
Higher than eye level is no good. Our 60 in. panel is at bit lower than
eye level in the family room. Any how we don't watch TV often. Even less
during summer. Too much things to do outside.