Best height for a tv

G.T. Rags · November 28th, 2008, 05:06 PM

i replaced my 32 inch flatscreen with a 42 inch flatscreen and it sits kinda high right now. it's a big debate with me and friends and family as to how high the tv should actually be.

before, the tv was about 5'8 at it's peak off the ground, and rests about 4'6 inches off the foor.... now it's about 6'2 at it's peak resting on the same stand....

viewing the tv u have to sit back and tilt ur neck slighlty up to view...... it's kind of akward but almost like sitting in a theater when u sit back and relax...... when i stand up, my eyes pretty much rest in the middle of the screen

basically how high off the ground do u think a 42 inch tv should sit, to optimize it perfectly for movie's and gaming...

Rico-mofos · November 28th, 2008, 05:10 PM

Usually when you go that high they need to be tilted down some...thats why the wall mounted tvs are always tilted on an angle....so you might need a shorter stand or a wall mount...just my .02

dude496 · November 28th, 2008, 05:11 PM

i prefer to have the tv at eye level...so about 3 feet off the ground

G.T. Rags · November 28th, 2008, 05:21 PM

same here, but as it is now, it will only fit where it is, without me drastically rearanging all the furniture and moving a 500lb fish tank

therefore, opinions on why, so i can convince myself to spend more money

Rico-mofos · November 28th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Tv stands are going to CHEAP this weekend! that should be reason enough

G.T. Rags · November 28th, 2008, 05:45 PM

true mofos, but i need s specifice size and shape and hieght stand for this to work

every piece has it's place like a puzzle

Rico-mofos · November 28th, 2008, 05:50 PM

well most tvs that sell are 42-60 ....so im sure you can find one ...just get out there and look! Or google that shit mang! if you dont I will!

G.T. Rags · November 28th, 2008, 05:57 PM

lol

im gonna hit up a few stores while im out with the new girl....

Vinyl66 · November 28th, 2008, 06:02 PM

this may help they are usually designed to be sitting a certain distance away from

Choosing Screen Size and Placing Your TV

AtlanticBlue99 · November 28th, 2008, 09:54 PM

A T.V. (as well as any wall-mounted art) should be mounted where the midpoint is eye level of the viewer.

Tape off corner to corner on the T.V. to get the mid point. Achieve a position of eye-level from the viewing location. Mount accordingly.

Genevieve! · November 28th, 2008, 09:56 PM

The proper Height for a TV is to be at EYE level when sitting.

vfast · November 28th, 2008, 10:08 PM

I think he means while sitting*L*

Originally Posted by dude496

i prefer to have the tv at eye level...so about 3 feet off the ground

dude496 · November 28th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by vfast

I think he means while sitting*L*

Well i dunno about you, but not really a fan of standing to watch tv.

TheUNZippee! · November 29th, 2008, 08:01 AM

About the width of your palm higher than your knee.

lilmarc1988 · November 29th, 2008, 09:27 AM

tv should be at eye level, or a bit higher with a tilt mount

vfast · November 29th, 2008, 10:54 AM

I think what I said flew over your head...I meant he was a midget

Originally Posted by dude496

Well i dunno about you, but not really a fan of standing to watch tv.

November 28th, 2008, 05:10 PM	#2
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Rico-mofos Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Bullitt #890 slow Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,589 iTrader: 0 reviews	well most tvs that sell are 42-60 ....so im sure you can find one ...just get out there and look! Or google that shit mang! if you dont I will! __________________ BULLITT CREW #5 LT GTB mufflers for sale

November 28th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#9
Vinyl66 Anatidaephobic 1966 Vinyl Mustang 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	this may help they are usually designed to be sitting a certain distance away from Choosing Screen Size and Placing Your TV __________________ Pittsburgh Steelers/Penguins/Pirates FTMFW!!!!!

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AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	A T.V. (as well as any wall-mounted art) should be mounted where the midpoint is eye level of the viewer. Tape off corner to corner on the T.V. to get the mid point. Achieve a position of eye-level from the viewing location. Mount accordingly. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 28th, 2008, 05:11 PM	#3
dude496 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 2 reviews	i prefer to have the tv at eye level...so about 3 feet off the ground

November 28th, 2008, 09:56 PM	#11
Genevieve! eeeee! 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coruscant Posts: 6,242 iTrader: 0 reviews	The proper Height for a TV is to be at EYE level when sitting. __________________

November 29th, 2008, 09:27 AM	#15
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