Should TV be mounted at eye level?

FinsMagic · 01-04-2009, 12:00 PM

I'm about to purchase a 50" panny plasma, and I want it mounted on the wall. However, I hear your supposed to mount it where the center of the screen is at eye level. If I were to mount it higher then eye level, would that be a big deal? I have a big dog and a 5 year old kid. I want it out of harms way as much as possible.

Lee Stewart · 01-04-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FinsMagic

I'm about to purchase a 50" panny plasma, and I want it mounted on the wall. However, I hear your supposed to mount it where the center of the screen is at eye level. If I were to mount it higher then eye level, would that be a big deal? I have a big dog and a 5 year old kid. I want it out of harms way as much as possible.

The big deal is neck strain - you will be looking up.

borms · 01-04-2009, 12:21 PM

My opinion on height is that it should be at a natural level for your eyes when you're sitting on the couch. This also keeps the TV as part of the atomosphere of the room instead of a seperate item hung on the wall like a picture and makes it easier to have it on as background when you have company over. Your guests will be less likely to notice you stealing a peak at the big game if the TV's at eye level. Keeping it a safe distance from hazards (ie kids, dogs) is also a consideration but with careful planning this can all be achieved.

SantaPimp27 · 01-04-2009, 03:32 PM

my 50" pioneer is hung on the wall about 5 feet off the ground.. i thought it would be a big deal looking up a little but its not at all.. meanwhile my friends tv is hung about 8 feet from the ground and that is too high and gets annoying

you will probably get used to looking up at the tv quickly and wont be a problem

01-04-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
FinsMagic How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 19	Should TV be mounted at eye level? I'm about to purchase a 50" panny plasma, and I want it mounted on the wall. However, I hear your supposed to mount it where the center of the screen is at eye level. If I were to mount it higher then eye level, would that be a big deal? I have a big dog and a 5 year old kid. I want it out of harms way as much as possible.

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01-04-2009, 12:21 PM	#3
borms HD4EVER Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kitchener, ON Age: 37 Posts: 41	My opinion on height is that it should be at a natural level for your eyes when you're sitting on the couch. This also keeps the TV as part of the atomosphere of the room instead of a seperate item hung on the wall like a picture and makes it easier to have it on as background when you have company over. Your guests will be less likely to notice you stealing a peak at the big game if the TV's at eye level. Keeping it a safe distance from hazards (ie kids, dogs) is also a consideration but with careful planning this can all be achieved.

01-04-2009, 03:32 PM	#4
SantaPimp27 High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 892	my 50" pioneer is hung on the wall about 5 feet off the ground.. i thought it would be a big deal looking up a little but its not at all.. meanwhile my friends tv is hung about 8 feet from the ground and that is too high and gets annoying you will probably get used to looking up at the tv quickly and wont be a problem