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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]It's an entirely legitimate location, and may be preferable or even the only option in some rooms.  
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Be careful of fireplace heat potentially affecting the TV.

The other variables are viewing angle and distance.  You don't want to crane your neck upwards at an uncomfortable angle, and the size the TV should be suitable both for the space and for the viewing distance from the screen.

As others have noted, you also have the option of mounts which lower the TV height when desired, and which can also tilt/turn to adjust viewing angle.  [/quote]

I don't really get this. Most homes in this area were built before flat screen TVs existed. People put their TVs somewhere else. You don't NEED a giant TV in every room. We have one TV in our family room. [/quote]

There is literally no where else to put a tv (of any kind) in our family room. The other walls are covered with windows, built in cabinets/window seat, a stairway or have large doorways. It’s a beautiful room and the tv over the fireplace is fine. [/quote]
DCUM says you need to add an extra room - either off the back or excavating a deeper basement - for a dedicated home theatre with stadium seating.

'Cause, well, DCUM has shown itself - over and over again - to be quite insane. [/quote]

You are so funny and truthful.  I remember when we purchased our first flat screen tv and the salesperson had us sit in chairs with our feet elevated (think ottomans) and told us what the height should be.  We followed his instructions and it was a joke.  We are feet up people when watching a movie or sports and all you could see with that lower placement (the correct one, lol) was the top of peoples feet on ottomans in front of the tv.  I promptly moved that tv up 10 or 12 inches and it worked beautifully.  Proper height for optimum viewing my ass.  Laughable really, but I guess if the experts say so we must all go along.[/quote]

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