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How high to mount my TV monitor?

Familiar story. New (to me) home, family room has a fireplace, as does living room. The height, to the top of the mantle is 53" and 55" respectively. Viewing distance will be 10'-12'.Is it advisable to mount a flat screen this high? Will my neck be permanently cocked upward, as if I am constantly looking for Superman? Any guidance is very, very appreciated.
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telemarc
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Mine is 13.5 feet away. A 60" scree and is mounted over the fireplace. Very comfortable and natural when sitting on the couch. It is tilted about 10 degrees forward. Sit on your couch , get comfy and see where your eyes are pointing. If you look at my virtual setup you can see.
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herman
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Most would say Telemarc's screen is a little further away than ideal and way too high. I imagine he has to sit leaning back on his sofa with his head tilted back to be comfortable. If he is comfortable then who am I to judge his setup, but most experts agree that the center of the TV should be the same height as your eyes when seated at the viewing postion. You can go slightly higher as you increase the viewing distance but if you feel like you are looking up then it is too high.
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