How High Should an LCD TV Be Mounted?

Figure out how high to mount your LCD TV.

Mount It Eye Level

The common argument, one also made by the Practical Home Theater Guide, is that you should mount your LCD TV so it is eye level from where you typically sit while watching television. It makes for easy and straightforward viewing that does not glare or give you a crick in the neck.

Make It Aesthetically Pleasing

Mounting an LCD TV higher on the wall to keep continuity with the general height and design of a room is favored by the other camp. The Practical Home Theater Guide recommends doing this only with a tilted wall mount to adjust for viewing while not compromising the aesthetics of the room.

Bottom Line

The top of your LCD TV should never be more than 30 degrees higher than your eye level while watching, which in most rooms means mounting it at eye level. This ensures comfortable television viewing without craning your neck or picking up glare on the screen.

References

• Practical Home Theater Guide: Installing a Plasma Television Set

Resources

• Crutchfield: A Guide to Wall-mounting Your Flat-panel TV