![]() Not only does a sound bar need to be centered under your TV for optimum audio, but you need to consider its dimensions as well. This too has to be factored in when doing your math. So unless you are planning on using a separate discrete surround sound system, make sure you plan on adding a sound bar. This means that any built-in speakers need to be small and/or project off the side or back of the TV, making for a tinny, poor-quality listening experience. ![]() Sound Bar PositioningĪs TV bezels keep shrinking and shrinking, this leaves virtually no room for speakers. Since most furniture is 30″ high, you will have just enough room to squeeze that credenza under the TV. In the case of a 65″ flat panel, this would mean that the bottom of the TV could start at 31.5″ off the floor. So what is your fudge factor? The sweet spot is the center, but you can go as low as the bottom 1/3rd line of the TV. However, in many installations this may be impractical due to the fact that there may be a piece of furniture underneath the TV. – The formula is: 42.5 – (TV height / 2) = Ideal height of the bottom of the TVĪ typical 65″ flat panel TV is 33″ tall, so the bottom of this TV should ideally be 26″ (42.5 – 16.5) off the ground. – When seated, an average person’s eyes are 42.5″ off the floor This can be easily calculated, as follows: For a comfortable viewing experience, you want your eyes (at a seated position) to be at the center of the TV. For aesthetic reasons, you may want that TV over your fireplace, but trust me, it is the absolute wrong place to mount it. Obviously you want the TV to be placed directly across from your primary seating position, and not off to the left or the right … so get it right in the middle! If you mount the TV off to one side, it will be uncomfortable to view and can even result in neck strain if you do a lot of binge-watching.Įven when properly centered, TVs are often mounted too high. Here are some best practices that will allow you to get it right the first time. ![]() As a custom installer, it always amazes me how often a television or sound bar is mounted in the wrong place … sometimes even with the wrong bracket! But proper TV and sound bar placement will greatly enhance your home theater experience, so it behooves you to do it safely and correctly. The television is the centerpiece of any home theater system.
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