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Choosing where to put your new TV is a big decision.
Here are some pointers to get it right the first time.
That means horizontal placement is just as important as vertical placement.
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You dont want to crane your neck to the left or right to see the screen, either.
Think about a comfortable tiered movie theater.
This rules out mounting your TV above a fireplaceor in the top corner of a room.
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Most purpose-built TV stands are low for this reason.
Reddit loves to complain about this issue in particular.
Check out ther/TVTooHighsubreddit to see for yourself.
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If a bigger TV isnt an option, moving your mounting position or furniture around should fix the issue.
Its easy to calculatewhich size TV you should buyor how far away from the screen you should sit.
Try theRTINGS TV size calculatorto work out the ideal distance or size.
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This may be a lot closer, but it will also depend on personal preference.
The same cant be said for a screen thats so far away that you cant tell whats going on.
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Mounting a TV is a big deal, and it shouldnt be too complicated.
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Positioning is the most important factor, but so too is buying the right equipment.
Understand how the TV attaches to the mount and the optimal position to achieve a clean look.
Discounting or Neglecting a TV Stand
You donthaveto mount your TV on the wall.
There are perfectly good TV stands at a range of budgets that will do the job just fine.
Stands are designed to position most TVs at head height, and some are even adjustable.
Aside from this, try resisting the urge to fill your TV stand with candles and Funko Pops.
Nothing will ruin the aesthetic like an unsightly spiders web of dangling power and HDMI cords.
Fortunately, youve got options if you want to hide your cables.
Thin OLED panels, in particular, are highly susceptible to bending and cracking if improperly handled.
Youll need help to mount your TV, at the very least, with the final hanging steps.
Professionals are a particularly good idea if you arent sure what youre doing.
Some retailers will even offer a delivery and installation service for relatively cheap.
If youre lucky, you might be able to sweet talk your way into free installation.
Recommendations, Not Rules
Ultimately, these are just recommendations.
Sometimes, you have very limited options.
In some rooms, the rules are made to be broken.
