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post #1 of 12
10/3/12 at 6:44am
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Hi Guys (and gals)

I am looking for a wall mount for a 50+" TV that can be pulled 'down' when I would like the TV to be at a lower level.

My current wall mount is above the fireplace and we find that we get cricked necks when sitting on the couch and looking up at it, any suggestions?

Thanks

Brit
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post #2 of 12
10/3/12 at 3:07pm
What about a tilting wall mount?
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post #3 of 12
10/3/12 at 8:11pm
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Lee

Maybe I am using the wrong search terms but I can't find a 'Tilting' one, could you send me a link to an example perhaps?

Thanks

Brit
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post #4 of 12
10/3/12 at 9:05pm
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Lee
Maybe I am using the wrong search terms but I can't find a 'Tilting' one, could you send me a link to an example perhaps?
Thanks
Brit

Like this one - has a downward tilt of 15 degrees:

http://www.toptvmounts.com/collections/tilt-tv-mounts/products/tilt-tv-mount-32-60
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post #5 of 12
10/3/12 at 9:14pm
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Hi Lee

I already have this type of mount installed, but unfortunately this only helps with the viewing angle and does not help with having to look 'Up' at the TV all the time when you are on the couch. What I am looking for is a mount that allows me to lower the position of the TV itself to create a better line of site angle to the TV.

Brit
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post #6 of 12
10/3/12 at 9:28pm
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Originally Posted by BritOverseas View Post

Hi Lee
I already have this type of mount installed, but unfortunately this only helps with the viewing angle and does not help with having to look 'Up' at the TV all the time when you are on the couch. What I am looking for is a mount that allows me to lower the position of the TV itself to create a better line of site angle to the TV.
Brit

Here you go:

http://www.wallmountworld.com/Fireplace_TV_Mount_30_vertical_tarvel_p/wmw-pull-down.htm
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post #7 of 12
10/3/12 at 9:33pm
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Lee

Absolutely perfect, pricey, but I suppose that is the cost of not having a cricked neck and having to go see the doc!!

Thanks for your help.

Brit
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post #8 of 12
10/3/12 at 9:39pm
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Lee
Absolutely perfect, pricey, but I suppose that is the cost of not having a cricked neck and having to go see the doc!!
Thanks for your help.
Brit

My pleasure smile.gif

Here is the manufacturer of this unique mount:

http://www.dynamicmounting.com/?gclid=CPvemZHF5rICFe5FMgodkUwASQ
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post #9 of 12
10/5/12 at 2:00pm
I have had one of these for about a year or so and am very pleased with it. It is extremely well made and is very easy to move up and down. Adjusting the hydraulics to match the weight of your TV is very easy. All adjustments are very flexible.

On their website, the picture on the side of the white fireplace wall gives an excellent representation of the product. As the picture shows, do not expect the TV to be tight up against the wall in the "up" position.

I have a Samsung 55" E7000. With the narrow bezel it looks very nice floating out from the wall. It is 17" away from my built in gas fireplace when in the viewing position. Despite that distance, a lot of heat hits the back of the TV. We rarely use the fire, but when we do, I hang a home made protective fireproof screen from the arm of the mount. Makes me feel better and you can't see it when viewing. (At least from my seat you can't).

The unit is very heavy. Do not try and install on a brick wall unless you really know what you are doing. Also pre plan the wiring very carefully.
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post #10 of 12
10/5/12 at 8:55pm
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Norde

Thanks for your input. Although this looks to be exactly what I want, I noticed that the manufacturer essentially 'pays' people who buy their product to give them positive reviews by giving them a rebate, so any unbiased comments make me feel a bit better about coughing up this amount of cash for a mount....

And double thanks, because you made me think about my wiring and wall mounting a bit more as well.

First, I have an Audio Authority AVAtrix CAT5 matrix switcher installed, which gives me a 'Component' wall plate next to the TV (Behind it) that would require a set of component leads to go from the wall plate to the input to the TV. Some of these cables can be quite 'Fat' (for use of a better word) and would obviously be required to run down the mounts arms somewhere, is there room for this? Obviously I don't want to have an ugly cable tie wrapped to the outside if possible.

Second, I have a newly built home (last 5 years) which in places does not have the wall studs in 'Exactly' 16" width placements (damn builder). When I put up my current TV, this wasn't too bad as I was able to finagle the screws into place (the mount obviously has specifically placed holes based on common stud placements). Question is, you said that this is very heavy, so do you think I would have to make sure all 4 heavy duty screws are in place in the studs, or could I use a combination of the heavy duty screws (where I can get them in) and the drywall type anchors in all other places I can get them in? Wouldn't want the TV to fall on the kids heads after all!!

Brit
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post #11 of 12
10/7/12 at 1:09pm
Do not even consider mounting this through wallboard. When you lower and extend the display, real pressure is put on the screws. Leverage!

Here is a template for the back mounting plate from their web site. (The whole site is very informative).

http://www.dynamicmounting.com/global/manuals/wall%20mounting%20template.pdf

Note that the arm supporting the TV is fixed on to the back mount. This means that you cannot move your TV left or right on the back mount. If, like me, you want your display mounted exactly in the center above your fireplace, your weird studs may prevent you mounting the back mount to achieve a centered display. However, you can slide the display left and right where the supports holding the display rest on the front of the arm. I found that if you slide more than two or three inches from center, the whole thing does not work quite as well.

I suggest you make a template out of cardboard to see if the mounting hits your studs and results in a centered display. Also if you are hiding the wiring in the wall it will enable you put any cable / power boxes in the open areas of the mounting plate. If you print the PDF full size you can make a full size cardboard version.

If you are fussy, this requires a lot of pre planning.

I have fat cables which are hidden in the arm - and I haven't bothered to hide them as much as I could.

Send me a private email and I can send pictures if you have any issues.
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post #12 of 12
10/8/12 at 5:55am
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Norde

Thanks for your advice, it is well taken.

I didn't mean to say I was 'only' going to use wall anchors, I meant that I would install as many heavy duty screws (minimum 2 as is stated on most mounts) into the studs, and put as many wallboard anchors in as I could get in, just in case.

However, looking at the template you linked to, it has lots of horizontal grooves (holes) in it, giving me enough room for maneuver to get all four (or more) heavy duty screws into the studs, so I don't think I would have to resort to wall anchors anyway.

Again, thanks for your help, now I just have to convince the missus that we need a new TV as well, can't have a new mount without a new TV can you??

Brit
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