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[ILikeTurtles]

I just hung my Samsung 55 LED 7100, and wired the components to the Pantry. I have a lot more that I want to add, including speakers in the ceiling, but I'm doing one thing at a time

I will never understand why people choose to hang a TV over the fireplace. It's just too high, and it looks like "New Money."

 

[GoCubsGo]

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That looks absolutely incredible. I guess it's just the small bezel of the TV but it looks amazing.

I will never understand why people choose to hang a TV over the fireplace. It's just too high, and it looks like "New Money."

Frankly I've never associated hanging a TV over a fireplace with money and the comment just sounds absurd. I doubt these people are trying to portray wealth by where they mount their TV unless it's underwater in an indoor pool filled with mineral water. The mounts are the same price regardless unless you buy something called a down and out mount.

As for the TV over the fireplace, my issues with furniture placement could be fixed if I mounted my TV over the fireplace but I too find it way too high. Many probably do it because it has been a trend for a while where even housing developments are building niches into walls over the fireplace for TVs. I know my parents did that and frankly it's silly but their room is large so somehow it does actually work.

 

[NutsNGum]

It's just too high, and it looks like "New Money."

 

[Outrigger]

That looks absolutely incredible. I guess it's just the small bezel of the TV but it looks amazing.


Frankly I've never associated hanging a TV over a fireplace with money and the comment just sounds absurd. I doubt these people are trying to portray wealth by where they mount their TV unless it's underwater in an indoor pool filled with mineral water. The mounts are the same price regardless unless you buy something called a down and out mount.

As for the TV over the fireplace, my issues with furniture placement could be fixed if I mounted my TV over the fireplace but I too find it way too high. Many probably do it because it has been a trend for a while where even housing developments are building niches into walls over the fireplace for TVs. I know my parents did that and frankly it's silly but their room is large so somehow it does actually work.

Thanks!

Its Samsung's D8000 series.

As for the TV over the fireplace, I agree. HDTVs are such a common item nowadays that hardly anyone will associate having a big TV with being wealthy. Pretty much any Joe Blow can get one.

 

[ILikeTurtles]

That looks absolutely incredible. I guess it's just the small bezel of the TV but it looks amazing.


Frankly I've never associated hanging a TV over a fireplace with money and the comment just sounds absurd. I doubt these people are trying to portray wealth by where they mount their TV unless it's underwater in an indoor pool filled with mineral water. The mounts are the same price regardless unless you buy something called a down and out mount.

As for the TV over the fireplace, my issues with furniture placement could be fixed if I mounted my TV over the fireplace but I too find it way too high. Many probably do it because it has been a trend for a while where even housing developments are building niches into walls over the fireplace for TVs. I know my parents did that and frankly it's silly but their room is large so somehow it does actually work.

I'm entitled to my opinion. And you obviously didn't understand my "new money" comment. So I'll just let that slide without negative comment.
Ta Ta For Now!

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Thanks!

Its Samsung's D8000 series.

As for the TV over the fireplace, I agree. HDTVs are such a common item nowadays that hardly anyone will associate having a big TV with being wealthy. Pretty much any Joe Blow can get one.

You didn't understand my comment either. Completely missed the point. Oh well.

 

[zwodubber]

Just wanted to add that for all my receptacle installations behind TV's I use Arlington in boxes. They are a great product and come in many setups.

Just got another one in today.

 

[nezff]

How nice setup! Is that in an attic?

Yes. Its a upstairs bonus room in my new house. 30x15

Why do I expect to see an X-wing chased by a Tie Fighter flying through your TV room?

LOL

 

[diotav]

Samsung

That bezel!

 

[puma1552]

Very seriously considering this for the new apartment I'm moving into on Friday. I saw it at the store the other day and stood in front of it blown away for a solid 30 minutes...absolutely STUNNING TV. Scores really high reviews, thought? It's normally $1300, on sale for $1000.

46" Sharp Aquos Quattron:

http://www.sharpusa.com/ForHome/HomeEntertainment/LCDTVs/LC46LE830U.aspx

 

[zwodubber]

I will never understand why people choose to hang a TV over the fireplace. It's just too high, and it looks like "New Money."

I chose to mount it above mine because I don't use the fireplace (We use the one in another room) and simply because of the shape of the room. The length is at least twice the width and it allows me to do more with the space.

As far as too high, I have no trouble with the viewing angle. Feet up relaxing straight on pic and a shot from the second couch.

Pic is a little blurry because I got bumped

 

[Uofmtiger]

OFFICE:

Yes, it is a bit high, but I also have the same signal running into the ASUS display hanging off the side of the desk. The office chair reclines like a lounger, so I usually push it back, put my feet up on the desk and recline if I am watching it. It tilts down, so that helps. When I am working at the desk, I use the ASUS instead.

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Living room:

I prefer having my TV lower than most mantles, but I see how mounting it over the fireplace is the only option for some rooms.

 

[ericrwalker]

Some of you guys have your TV's way too high. Eye level or slightly higher while seated on a couch is best. Above mantels or as high as a door frame seems like you're looking up all the time. Like sitting in the front row at a theater.

Outrigger, love that TV with that lack of bezel. What brand/model is that?

 

[Outrigger]

Outrigger, love that TV with that lack of bezel. What brand/model is that?

Thanks. Its the Samsung UN55D8000YF. They're ultra slim bezel smart tv series. Size goes up to 60 with the ultra slim bezel. Mine is the 55.

 

[ericrwalker]

Thanks. Its the Samsung UN55D8000YF. They're ultra slim bezel smart tv series. Size goes up to 60 with the ultra slim bezel. Mine is the 55.

Thanks, it's a beauty.

I might have to give them a look in the near future.

 

[Vice92]

Uofmtiger, can you tell me what kind of wooden speakers those are?

 

[Uofmtiger]

Uofmtiger, can you tell me what kind of wooden speakers those are?

Monitor Audio Silver RS6.

 

[mattyuk]

OFFICE:

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Yes, it is a bit high, but I also have the same signal running into the ASUS display hanging off the side of the desk. The office chair reclines like a lounger, so I usually push it back, put my feet up on the desk and recline if I am watching it. It tilts down, so that helps. When I am working at the desk, I use the ASUS instead.

Bedroom:

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Living room:

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I prefer having my TV lower than most mantles, but I see how mounting it over the fireplace is the only option for some rooms.

Your house seems bloody amazing.

 

[ILikeTurtles]

I chose to mount it above mine because I don't use the fireplace (We use the one in another room) and simply because of the shape of the room. The length is at least twice the width and it allows me to do more with the space.

As far as too high, I have no trouble with the viewing angle. Feet up relaxing straight on pic and a shot from the second couch.


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Pic is a little blurry because I got bumped


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To each their own - I suppose. Just not for me, nor my fireplace. Just looks trashy to me. Sorry. That's my opinion.

 

[Uofmtiger]

Your house seems bloody amazing.

Thanks! We enjoy it.

 

[zwodubber]

To each their own - I suppose. Just not for me, nor my fireplace. Just looks trashy to me. Sorry. That's my opinion.

Thanks for sharing it, I'll start redecorating tomorrow

 

[FlakJacket]

More & More Everyday

32" Vizio, iMac, HP monitor, total of 63 movies, Xbox 360 S, Kinect, Turtle Beach x11, PSP 3000, Western Digital 1TB.

 

[iPunish901]

OFFICE:

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Yes, it is a bit high, but I also have the same signal running into the ASUS display hanging off the side of the desk. The office chair reclines like a lounger, so I usually push it back, put my feet up on the desk and recline if I am watching it. It tilts down, so that helps. When I am working at the desk, I use the ASUS instead.

Bedroom:

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Living room:

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I prefer having my TV lower than most mantles, but I see how mounting it over the fireplace is the only option for some rooms.

wild guess and im just going by what little i see from the rooms, but do you stay in midtown? idk why but i get that memphis midtown feel

 

[MattA]

Here's an older pic of our home theater before we bought our house:

 

[Jony Mac]

Looks like a Samsung plasma. What size is that?

 

[SchneiderMan]

OFFICE:

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Living room:

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Thrice the awesomeness!