How high off the ground should i mount this plasma for normal couch viewing?

For best viewing don't mount it too high. Of coarse every home and room conditions very and control mounting options but I think the best height to view a wall mounted display from a couch is about 3 feet from the ground to the bottom of the display. This is just slightly higher than most table top displays. Of coarse often there are reasons to mount higher but this is my preferred theater height when possible.

Ideally, I would put the center of the display precisely at eye level, but I'd say if any portion of the display area is at eye level, you'll be fine. Some people enjoy their over-the-fireplace displays, but that height drives me nuts.

For best viewing don't mount it too high. Of coarse every home and room conditions very and control mounting options but I think the best height to view a wall mounted display from a couch is about 3 feet from the ground to the bottom of the display. This is just slightly higher than most table top displays. Of coarse often there are reasons to mount higher but this is my preferred theater height when possible.

You mean 3 foot to the center of the display, right? 3 foot to the bottom is way too high, will give you a crick in the neck. Center of display should be an inch below eye level (viewing position)

You mean 3 foot to the center of the display, right? 3 foot to the bottom is way too high, will give you a crick in the neck. Center of display should be an inch below eye level (viewing position)

No, I think 36 inches to the bottom of the display is a good wall mounted height, it is slightly higher than what is optimal for a stand top which my preference is about 27 inches from floor to bottom of screen which puts eye level at 1/3 - 1/2 of height of the screen.

I think a wall mounted display can go slightly higher and that 36 inches from the floor is a good compromise it looks good on the wall and to the sitting eye. A wall mounted display as you are describing looks a little silly to me mounted only about a foot and a half above the floor, especially when you are standing.

If you like sitting in the front row of the movie theater, than 5-6'. I generally shoot for eye level somewhere between the center & bottom of screen. Usually closer to bottom (I like to recline).

Lots of people tend to mount their panels higher than they should be for comfortable viewing. I totally agree that as close to eye level is best(center of panel). You will find that looking up at a panel becomes tiring and uncomfortable pretty fast. The only exception would be in a bedroom where you lie in bed and look up toward the plasma or if you install theater seating that leans back. Thanks. Ned.

For me, I made the wife sit on the couch and took a tape measure and measured from floor to eye level around 43" and that was where I mounted the center of the tv. 58" Panasonic, been like that for over a year and love it at that height.

The bottom of my 50 inch TV is 38" from the floor. When it was on that table, it was 20.5" from the floor. Having it on the table was nice when you're watching straight on from the couch. But it definitely would look weird at that height on the wall.

Having it at that height on the wall was part aesthetic and partly because we have an open dining room in the back. So at that height, it's perfect viewing when sitting at the dining table. But viewing from the couch and even when lying on the floor propped up with pillows is definitely not bad at all. No neck cramps for me.

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I think a wall mounted display can go slightly higher and that 36 inches from the floor is a good compromise

Having it on the table was nice when you're watching straight on from the couch. But it definitely would look weird at that height

Key words, compromise and aesthetics/form vs function. That's a subjective call and its been done both ways with success, plasmas have such a wide viewing angle.

I hung my 50 inch on the wall at eye height plus 2 inches. By no means does the display look weird on the wall, looks like a pro system. If I was to do it again I'd lower it. In another room I have my 60 inch at eye level and love it. It sits on a 9 inch table that some may say looks odd....initially... after they sit and watch a movie, however, they say displays that are higher on the wall look weird and are tiring to view.

Its one of those perspective things, no right or wrong way.

BTW, for reference, check out the display height of those stand alone rear projection TVs.

Overall, I think it's best to err on the low side than to go too high. I'm considering a 60" Elite or 65" Panasanic to sit on a 31" tall Salamander, or mount the plasma on uprights connected to the Salamander, which would be slightly higher. In the end, both may be too high. Might have to get a shorter Salamander.

Key words, compromise and aesthetics/form vs function. That's a subjective call and its been done both ways with success, plasmas have such a wide viewing angle.

I hung my 50 inch on the wall at eye height plus 2 inches. By no means does the display look weird on the wall, looks like a pro system. If I was to do it again I'd lower it. In another room I have my 60 inch at eye level and love it. It sits on a 9 inch table that some may say looks odd....initially... after they sit and watch a movie, however, they say displays that are higher on the wall look weird and are tiring to view.

Its one of those perspective things, no right or wrong way.

BTW, check out the display height of those stand alone rear projection TVs.

Yup, I was talking about my situation only. My opinion only that my TV would look weird that low considering the design of the area. But I do agree, everyone has their own preference. It's whatever matters most to you. Who cares if others think it looks weird, if it looks good to you and works the way you want it to work, go for it. You're the one that has to live with it :D.

Overall, I think it's best to err on the low side than to go too high. I'm considering a 60" Elite or 65" Panasanic to sit on a 31" tall Salamander, or mount the plasma on uprights connected to the Salamander, which would be slightly higher. In the end, both may be too high. Might have to get a shorter Salamander.


Yep I would get a slightly shorter Salamander, 20 to 25 inches is normally the best range for table heights in my own opinion. BTW my own 50 inch display sits on a table stand 25 inches tall, it's 42 inches to the center of the display I have a small bezel, Panny TH50PH9UK display. I like this height for viewing. If I were to wall mount I would go slightly higher for room aesthetics but I like the low height.

Also ColdCase, yes my 50 inch plasma now sits about the same height as the 51 rear projection it replaced.

SMPTE has done a couple of studies on this subject. The conclusion was that the most relaxed position is when viewing at slightly below eye level. Eye level is second best and above eye level the worst.

I mounted my 58" Panasonic based on the height of the the TV it replaced...a Mitsubishi RPTV. You can see pics in this thread:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=891781&highlight=TH-58PH10UK

I find that at this height, I am supremely comfortable watching the set from my easy chair (off to the right of the loveseat in the pics). My only concern now is whether I'll be able to fit a Salamander cabinet beneath it in the future...

Here's a good link (http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/Verticalviewing.html) for determining proper screen height. According to the source, it can apply to flat-panel displays even though the example is front projection. I stole this from a post by Magnus_CA in the thread Jim165 linked us to, so I can't take credit for it.

mine is 5 feet on center meaning the center of the tv is 5 feet from the floor.. It is then angled down at 15 degrees. I have some super duper reclining couches so the last thing I want to see is my feet in the way when I am supine. Putting a tv on a stand is so 1990. Even if you have a nice component tv stand, it looks really clean when you hang the tv above the stand and put the center channel on the stand. Best thing to do would be to get a cardboard cutout and hang it on the wall to see what you like best. Even put a big poster on the cardboard to simulate a tv screen.

I mounted my 58" Panasonic based on the height of the the TV it replaced...a Mitsubishi RPTV. You can see pics in this thread:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=891781&highlight=TH-58PH10UK

I find that at this height, I am supremely comfortable watching the set from my easy chair (off to the right of the loveseat in the pics). My only concern now is whether I'll be able to fit a Salamander cabinet beneath it in the future...

Simply beautiful. That height does not look weird at all with the design of the living area. It's perfect. And just to get it straight, I do think that having the set at around eye level is optimal, but there's always other factors (and preferences) when it gets thrown on a wall ;).

I mounted my 58" Panasonic based on the height of the the TV it replaced...a Mitsubishi RPTV. You can see pics in this thread:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=891781&highlight=TH-58PH10UK

I find that at this height, I am supremely comfortable watching the set from my easy chair (off to the right of the loveseat in the pics). My only concern now is whether I'll be able to fit a Salamander cabinet beneath it in the future...

Yes Jim I like the height your set is mounted at and in the surroundings and with the table below it fits in very well at this height.

Robocomp, I also have a 50" Panasonic and the bottom edge of mine sits at around 28", which sounds low, but really isn't. What the others are saying about eye level is something I also agree with. This is my second time hanging it (I've moved) and I actually put it a bit lower this time and I'm happier for it.

Here's (http://www.blogofboredom.com/articles/plasmanew.jpg) a pic of the height right now (It's not finished!) and my you can find the old height in my signature.

Hope this helps you in your decision!

Yes Jim I like the height your set is mounted at and in the surroundings and with the table below it fits in very well at this height.

Simply beautiful. That height does not look weird at all with the design of the living area. It's perfect. And just to get it straight, I do think that having the set at around eye level is optimal, but there's always other factors (and preferences) when it gets thrown on a wall.

Thanks a lot, guys!