Where To Mount Your Flat Panel TV
So you have the gorgeous LCD or plasma tv. You’ve ordered the flat panel tv wall mount. Now you need to decide where you are going to mount this bad boy. There are a few things you should take into consideration. It’s common sense that you want your tv to be easy to see from a wide viewing angle and that you should not have to strain to watch tv.
Screen glare can be a very annoying and you should do everything in your power to eliminate it. Choose a spot on the wall that will limit the glare as much as possible. It’s worth putting up curtains or blinds or even repositioning furniture to get the best possible viewing experience. It is worth noting that the latest LCD tvs are very bright and often power through screen glare that used to plague older television sets.
Flat Panel Tv Wall Mounting height
It’s amazing how many people end up mounting their flat screen too high. This usually happens because often the tv looks best astatically when it’s mounted higher up on the wall. It’s important to remember that for the best picture and viewing pleasure to have the tv mounted at eye level when sitting down. Your neck will thank you for mounting it lower. If you just can’t bring yourself to mount the tv lower because of the way it looks on the wall then we suggest changing the height of your seating. Trust us on this one. You’ve spent the big money on the flat screen and the tv wall mounting bracket, you should really take the time and mount the tv at the right height.
Flat Panel Tv Wall Mounting and Viewing Distance
TV viewing distance is also an important thing to consider when wall mounting your flat screen. Now that HD cable programming and Blue Ray dvd players are the new high end standard, we advise a closer viewing. Being closer to the TV allows you to really be able to appreciate the high output that you spent all that money on. With today’s technology you will find yourself missing out on the high quality picture output if you have your coach or sofa are positioned too far way. Check out the chart below to see our suggestions on viewing distance. There are no hard fast rules here, as your personal preference will play into the decision. You might want to take into consideration what kind of use the new tv will be getting. If you are mostly watch standard television programming then you might want to think about being farther away. If you are all about Hd programming or watching blue ray then you mount want to think about mounting your tv closer.
Screen size vs viewing distance
30’’ 3.75-6.25
34’’ 4.25-7
42’’ 5.25-8.75
50’’ 6.25-10.5
Once you’ve taken in all these factors and decided on the wall that will work best for the lcd tv wall mounts. Check out the how to mount flat panel tv article.
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