TV Wall Mounts

[Syborg1211]

Hi Guys - I'm pretty uninformed when it comes to wall mounting a tv. When I look at the mounts available at monoprice, I don't know what I should be looking for. I currently have a 42 inch tv with aspirations of a 55 or 60 in the near future.

Does the size of the tv really affect the mount, or is weight the more important spec?

I like the idea of a tilting/swiveling mount, but how do these work out in terms of practicality? What are the tradeoffs? I would guess that the tilting swiveling mount can't get the tv as flush onto the wall as low profile ones, but how far are we talking here? Are the tilt/swiveling mounts built as well, or would they suffer possible drooping in the future?

Also, are there any conventions for knowing what height to mount the tv? I think one of the things that's been stopping me from mounting the tv has been a fear of mounting the tv at an undesirable height. Also, how much adjustment is possible after drilling the holes?

Any tips/info on tv mounting is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Fallen Kell]

TV size and weight affect mount as well as if the TV uses one of the mount standards like VESA.

As for tilting/swiveling, it helps a lot in alignment depending on your seating area. At the least, I would say get a mount that can be tilted at least a few degrees (5-10). You do need to watch it with some of the mounts that tilt/swivel/extend, as some are most definitely built better than others. So much so, that I really would not recommend anything but peerless mounts if you need extend.

As for height of the TV, the recommended guideline is that the bottom of the screen should be no higher than eye height of the viewer in their normal viewing position. If you go above that, unless you have reclining chairs, for everyone that is watching, it really becomes a strain on the neck.

Adjustment after holes are drilled really depends on the mount. Usually there is horizontal play so that can you position the TV in where you want vs where your studs are located in the wall (to an extent), but there is only a slight vertical adjustment. And again, those adjustments vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as well as mount to mount. You really do need to do some due diligence on the research if you need those kinds of adjustments. The cheaper ones typically are just flat mounts, once you drill the holes, there is little to no post instal adjustments, so if you didn't level it exactly, well your TV will be crooked as well.

 

[Plugers]

I used THIS mount for my 47" and mounted the center of the LCD 1" higher that my seated eye height, I love it at that height. It also leaves just enough room for an Ikea LACK TV stand and my center channel.

 

[velillen]

i grabbed this mount from monoprice for the bedroom
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=8588&seq=1&format=2

its worked really well. Adjusts and tilts really well. Swivels nice and smooth. Extends pretty far out (i leave it extended ~1 foot) if i push it all the way in its maybe ~4 inches off the wall (mine is tilted so hard ot tell exactly) I have a 42" mounted on it but it says itll take up to a 60" (130 pounds) It definitely feels secure. it is built really well in my opinion. The mount is fairly heavy by self

As for mounting height i took a piece of card board that was about the size of the tv and had my dad hold it on the wall while i was in bed and i went with what felt comfortable for me.

As for actual mounting it. I have a studfinder so it was easy to locate studs. Then just drilled a pilot hole then inserts the lag bolt. only hard part was not having a socket for the bolts and having to use a wrench. The mono price mount also has a level built on it so that was helpful.

 

[0roo0roo]

Becoming less important, the things weigh less now, so you just go by range. 40-60 or whatever it says. Any swiveling/tilting only makes the thing thicker. Mounting height should be aprox eye level, not the stupid over the fire place joke mounting locations you see a lot these days. If you mount the correct height to begin with, you don't have to tilt. fancy arms that extend out only increase the load on the mount point, only use if totally necessary esp for huge screens. usually there is a little leeway on height after you mount the bracket, the arms that attach to the back of the tv tend to have multiple holes along their length so you can choose higher or lower...a few notches.

 

[AMDBOY]

For a 42" or larger TV I would feel comfortable knowing I chose a wall mount that could easily support the TV's weight.
I have found that an articulating wall mount works exceptionally well for viewing the TV from the family room and the kitchen's island at the same time.

It allows max adjustment to allow viewing from both rooms, at the same time.

When viewing from just the family room it tucks back to the wall just a couple inches more than a "flush mount" that only tilts. These offer more adjustment for your viewing pleasure.
Monoprice http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=8254&seq=1&format=1#largeimage is reputable and has awesome values. Several years ago I paid about $199 on a clearance@ BB.
Good luck.

 

[fralexandr]

Unless you have a small pair of hands at your disposal, it's slightly to moderately more difficult to mount the flush/low profile tilt only mounts (as in Pluger's post) due to the limited clearance space behind the tv.

If you're planning on adjusting the tv or moving the mount more than just occasionally, it'll be much easier to use the mounts that are more articulate (such as the one in velillen's post).