Mac Slocum
02-27-07, 11:03 PM
The Basics of TV Lifts and Mounts
Mounts, lifts and arms provide a perfect TV view from anywhere in a room.
Home theater installers refer to it as the “sweet spot.” It’s the place that offers the best view of the TV (as well as the best-sounding audio), usually a few feet back and directly in front of the screen. The sweet spot is the ideal place to become immersed in a movie, but in most households—where programs are often watched while families are fixing dinner, finishing homework or folding laundry—there’s rarely enough time to actually sit in that one perfect spot for very long. What you need is a way to see the TV from multiple locations.
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Do the Twist
By placing your TV on special mounting hardware, you can turn the set so that it faces you at all times. Swivel mounts are especially useful in homes with open floor plans, where one TV might serve several adjoining rooms such as kitchens and great rooms. They can also be helpful in large spaces like master suites, where there may be several comfortable areas from which to kick back and take in a movie. By simply turning the mount with your hand, you can aim the screen toward the kitchen area while you’re having coffee, your favorite chair in the family room or anywhere in between.
Swivel mounts come in a variety of styles to suit any entertainment setup and room design. For example, if your family room or master bedroom TV is tucked inside an armoire or cabinet, it can be placed on a swivel tray that allows you to pull the set out from the cavity and turn it. Some mounts can also elevate the screen to create room for the addition of a VCR or DVD player.
For more info on giving your home theater a lift, check out
http://www.electronichouse.com/article/mounts_arms_for_your_tv/ (http://www.electronichouse.com/article/mounts_arms_for_your_tv/)
Mounts, lifts and arms provide a perfect TV view from anywhere in a room.
Home theater installers refer to it as the “sweet spot.” It’s the place that offers the best view of the TV (as well as the best-sounding audio), usually a few feet back and directly in front of the screen. The sweet spot is the ideal place to become immersed in a movie, but in most households—where programs are often watched while families are fixing dinner, finishing homework or folding laundry—there’s rarely enough time to actually sit in that one perfect spot for very long. What you need is a way to see the TV from multiple locations.
http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/mounts_arms_01.jpg (http://www.electronichouse.com/article/mounts_arms_for_your_tv/)
Do the Twist
By placing your TV on special mounting hardware, you can turn the set so that it faces you at all times. Swivel mounts are especially useful in homes with open floor plans, where one TV might serve several adjoining rooms such as kitchens and great rooms. They can also be helpful in large spaces like master suites, where there may be several comfortable areas from which to kick back and take in a movie. By simply turning the mount with your hand, you can aim the screen toward the kitchen area while you’re having coffee, your favorite chair in the family room or anywhere in between.
Swivel mounts come in a variety of styles to suit any entertainment setup and room design. For example, if your family room or master bedroom TV is tucked inside an armoire or cabinet, it can be placed on a swivel tray that allows you to pull the set out from the cavity and turn it. Some mounts can also elevate the screen to create room for the addition of a VCR or DVD player.
For more info on giving your home theater a lift, check out
http://www.electronichouse.com/article/mounts_arms_for_your_tv/ (http://www.electronichouse.com/article/mounts_arms_for_your_tv/)