Optimal Height for 3D TV

[Bel]

This may help and is the rule of thumb we use at work.

Mounting: Once you decide on the spot where you plan to hang your LCD TV, it is time to decide on whether you will be making use of an LCD TV floor stand or a wall-type LCD mount. If you opt to hang your LCD HDTV on a wall, then you also need to determine the optimum height at which you will affix your LCD mount.

There are a number of considerations that come into play when setting the screen height. The idea is to come at a level that proves comfortable on your neck. The guideline is that the maximum vertical angle of view i.e. the maximum vertical angle measured at the seated eye height from the front-row centre-seat to the topmost part of the screen, should not exceed 35 degrees (more on this in our TV viewing distance article).

Nevertheless, this represents the maximum vertical setting. Ideally, the centre of the screen should be at eye level when seated. This is the position that will result in a minimum of eye and neck movement during TV viewing.

Many may consider that aesthetically, this yields a too low placement for a wall-mounted display. The alternative is to place the LCD mount such that the bottom part of the screen is no higher than the eye level when seated, while the top of the display is no higher than the eye level when standing. Anything between these limits should always lead to a comfortable viewing experience.

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Sam,

I worked at TVDiscounters and this is the info we would share with our customers. Hope you find it helpful. If you do, please give me an accepted solution!  Thanks!

The optimal height to mount your flat screen will vary depending on the distance you will be watching the TV from, the room layout, and whether you’ll be sitting, standing or laying down while watching TV. But because no setup is alike, we recommend you sit or stand where you plan to watch and place post-it notes on the wall to denote the edges of the TV. Once you’ve found a position that is comfortable for your neck, you’ve found the optimal height for your situation. Note that most people mount their TV too high, such that they are looking upward at their TV. This is to be avoided as it will cause neck strain.

Here are some tips for common installation scenarios…

For most living room installations where you will be sitting while watching, the center of the TV will usually be 3-4 feet from the floor. Low Profile MOunts will function well in this setting, as you will be looking at the TV directly at eye level. However, if you prefer the look of a higher installation or if you’re mounting over a fireplace, you will need a Tilting TV Mount. Tilting mounts will allow you to point the TV downward so you can still view the TV easily. The average height for most tilting mount scenarios is four to five feet off the floor.

If you think you’ll be watching TV from various angles (such as lying down in bed or standing up from various points a room), you should consider a Swivel TV Mount, as these mounts not only tilt downward but swivel left and right as well. Swivel mounts are also best for business or office environments where space is limited. Swivel mounts also provide the greatest flexibility to adapt to an ever changing environment. If you decide to re-model or change your store/business setup you can rest assured these mounts are fully adjustable and will not require moving. Like the Tilt TV Mounts, Swivel mounts will also typically be mounted about four to give feet from the floor.