Perfect size for TV stand? - Blu-ray Forum

npanzeca · 01-25-2008, 04:45 PM

I am buying a new 46 inch Sony and also am looking into a new stand for it. Can anyone suggest a really good heighth of a stand for a television this size? Thanks for all input.

aod38 · 01-25-2008, 05:02 PM

I think best height is to have your eye level between the middle and bottom of the screen.

pedigree · 01-25-2008, 05:02 PM

flatscreen? put it up on the wall

jkwest · 01-25-2008, 05:25 PM

My tv stand is about 3 ft up..higher than most Sony matching stands, but, I really like the heighth...

Its the Ikea Markor tv stand...great and very reasonably priced. ~$200

WickyWoo · 01-25-2008, 06:14 PM

Middle of the set at eye level, and make sure the width is greater than the TV

npanzeca · 01-25-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

My tv stand is about 3 ft up..higher than most Sony matching stands, but, I really like the heighth...

Its the Ikea Markor tv stand...great and very reasonably priced. ~$200

I have one already that will fit for now thats about 3feet up, I used it for a 32 inch LCD before. Just was trying to see if one of 46 inches needed a shorter stand. Its solid oak and I paid a bundle and I'd hate not to be able to use it for the 46 incher.

npanzeca · 01-25-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickyWoo

Middle of the set at eye level, and make sure the width is greater than the TV

Do you need the width greater than the TV for looks or another reason?

Blu-Dog · 01-25-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by npanzeca

Do you need the width greater than the TV for looks or another reason?

Stability.

Call me paranoid, but I've lived in Southern California all my life...

Sylin · 01-25-2008, 08:34 PM

You could always buy the matching stand. It's been my experience that SonyStyle.com recommends specific stands for specific TV's. Check that first. Look at the dimensions to give yourself a ballpark idea.

If you have small children, be advised they WILL tear your receiver volume knob off and pour ketchup in your PS3.

If price isn't an issue, try www.salamanderdesigns.com.

kinglm · 01-25-2008, 09:01 PM

You could always try it first then get a lower stand if you think it's too high. My stand is about 24" from floor to top of stand, then plasma on top. For me that works from my seating position.

m_tyson · 01-25-2008, 11:42 PM

Eye level at 1/3 up from the bottom of the screen works well for most.

http://myhometheater.homestead.com/Verticalviewing.html

01-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#1
npanzeca Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Columbus, Ohio Blu-ray collection:109	Perfect size for TV stand? I am buying a new 46 inch Sony and also am looking into a new stand for it. Can anyone suggest a really good heighth of a stand for a television this size? Thanks for all input.

01-25-2008, 11:42 PM	#11
m_tyson Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:La Jolla Trading Score:10	Eye level at 1/3 up from the bottom of the screen works well for most. http://myhometheater.homestead.com/Verticalviewing.html Last edited by m_tyson; 01-25-2008 at 11:44 PM.

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01-25-2008, 05:02 PM	#2
aod38 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:montreal	I think best height is to have your eye level between the middle and bottom of the screen.

01-25-2008, 05:02 PM	#3
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	flatscreen? put it up on the wall

01-25-2008, 05:25 PM	#4
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	My tv stand is about 3 ft up..higher than most Sony matching stands, but, I really like the heighth... Its the Ikea Markor tv stand...great and very reasonably priced. ~$200

01-25-2008, 06:14 PM	#5
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Middle of the set at eye level, and make sure the width is greater than the TV

01-25-2008, 08:34 PM	#9
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	You could always buy the matching stand. It's been my experience that SonyStyle.com recommends specific stands for specific TV's. Check that first. Look at the dimensions to give yourself a ballpark idea. If you have small children, be advised they WILL tear your receiver volume knob off and pour ketchup in your PS3. If price isn't an issue, try www.salamanderdesigns.com.

01-25-2008, 09:01 PM	#10
kinglm Active Member Member since:May 2007	You could always try it first then get a lower stand if you think it's too high. My stand is about 24" from floor to top of stand, then plasma on top. For me that works from my seating position.

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