Recommendation of 70" TV Wall Mount

[Harbourmaster]

Sounds like a really nice arrangement O. How about a photo or 2?

[Ombligo]

Not a lot to show.. on one side is just a TV (the speakers are textured and painted to blend completely into the wall). One the back side is just the components stacked in a closet. To me the beauty is the lack of anything to show (I really love the Onsia sound panels, you cannot even tell they are there.

[NewtonMP2100]

......just a note....can be difficult to mount things.....from behind......

[Cary]

Ombligo wrote:
And I'm just the opposite of Robert.

I like the lowest profile mount I can get, no swinging, tilting etc. The set brackets just hang off the top rail, so when I've had to switch out cables, I just tilt the bottom out and reach up.

My choice: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5918

As for positioning -- https://www.vogels.com/en-us/c/best-heig...ount-my-tv

Be sure to mount the brackets to studs. I also punched through and ran all my lines inside the wall to keep things clean

I agree - I want the mount as slim as possible, with the exception of a room where the display is on a perpendicular wall to the viewing area, and pulling it out when viewing and having it flat when not is preferable. In my experience the swing out mounts tend to sag over time due to the weight on them.

I do however, recommend a small amount of tilt-ability in the ultra-slim mount - gives the ability to get behind for cabling/etc.

Many mounts have bubble levels built in to ensure correct (level) mounting. If not, there are plenty of free level apps for your smartphone.

Definitely mount into studs (usually 16" apart). Be sure to drill correct size holes for the lag screws that come with the mount, and use some kind of wax/soap as a lubricant on the threads before screwing them in, so you don't break the lag screws.

+1 for Monoprice mounts.

[rich in distress]

Cary wrote:
... some kind of wax/soap

Nice!! Thanks!

[artie67]

Here's a few things I've learned.
Have the tools necessary at hand. Stud finder, level, hand or power tools, and Mongo. My Mongo (Shane) is 6'3" 275lbs Irish with red hair and full beard.
You can locate where you want the TV now by taking the width on your tape measure and use the tape (see below) to locate.
After you locate the studs which are 16" on center some of the time,use "blue tape" to mark the locations. You want the center not the edge. Now locate the studs farther out left and right to boost your confidence.
Monoprice instructions are pretty good. I notice the selection is not the same since the change of ownership.
I agree with Robert M and would use the $49 one.If you need any help PM me. I hang out near CSUN.