When wall-mounting, it is recommended to have a clearance of at least 5.5 inches between the TV and Arc. As per important safety information one of the lists states; Do not block any ventilation openings. Leave a recommended space of 4“ (10cm) around the unit.
Then mount your TV 5.5 inches from the top of the Arc. This would mean your TV would be pretty centered vertically on the wall and the top of your TV would be about 36 inches from the ceiling.
If you want more of a pronounced height effect from the upward firing speakers when watching Dolby Atmos content, you may want to shift everything up another 6-12 inches.
Then mount your TV 5.5 inches from the top of the Arc. This would mean your TV would be pretty centered vertically on the wall and the top of your TV would be about 36 inches from the ceiling.
If you want more of a pronounced height effect from the upward firing speakers when watching Dolby Atmos content, you may want to shift everything up another 6-12 inches.
I have a mount for TV. Just confirming: Arc 30inch from Ground. Mount TV 5.5 above Arc? Is this correct? I thought TV should be eye level? 42 inch? THANK YOU
Ideally the middle of the TV should be eye level, but because of the large size of the TV, this would put the Arc pretty low on the wall which could diminish the height effect of the upward firing speakers because they would be further from the ceiling.
How far is your primary seating area from the TV wall?
Ideally the middle of the TV should be eye level, but because of the large size of the TV, this would put the Arc pretty low on the wall which could diminish the height effect of the upward firing speakers because they would be further from the ceiling.
How far is your primary seating area from the TV wall?
9ft ceiling and couch is 12 ft from TV wall. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
I have 8 foot ceilings and a 50 inch TV and my Arc is about 2 feet from the floor sitting on a media console. My TV is mounted on the wall a few inches higher at around eye level and I am very happy with this setup. The height channels are most noticeable about 7-8 feet from the Arc.
Since your ceiling is a foot higher, I think the Arc mounted 24-30 inches from the floor could work for your setup too. But don’t expect the height channels to be very loud 12 ft from your TV.
I have 8 foot ceilings and a 50 inch TV and my Arc is about 2 feet from the floor sitting on a media console. My TV is mounted on the wall a few inches higher at around eye level and I am very happy with this setup. The height channels are most noticeable about 7-8 feet from the Arc.
Since your ceiling is a foot higher, I think the Arc mounted 24-30 inches from the floor could work for your setup too. But don’t expect the height channels to be very loud 12 ft from your TV.
Thank you again. I measured TV from couch again. I about 9-10 ft from TV. So mount arc 24-30 inch from the floor and mount TV 5.5 inches from Arc? Is it better to go higher 30 inches or lower 24inch?
Hi @Zog
Typically in wall mount situations (with the exception being over a fireplace) most will have a media console or cabinet in place that’s 24-30 inches tall (the later measurement being the average). That said in some situations the viewer may have a slightly elevated line of sight. However, the elevation should not be such to cause one to position themselves with any noticeable head tilt that might cause fatigue. Depending upon how large the view screen the Arc should not be positioned where it is above eye level.
I have 8 foot ceilings and a 50 inch TV and my Arc is about 2 feet from the floor sitting on a media console. My TV is mounted on the wall a few inches higher at around eye level and I am very happy with this setup. The height channels are most noticeable about 7-8 feet from the Arc.
Since your ceiling is a foot higher, I think the Arc mounted 24-30 inches from the floor could work for your setup too. But don’t expect the height channels to be very loud 12 ft from your TV.
Thank you again. I measured TV from couch again. I about 9-10 ft from TV. So mount arc 24-30 inch from the floor and mount TV 5.5 inches from Arc? Is it better to go higher 30 inches or lower 24inch?
Since your couch is only 9-10 ft away, I think 24 inches will probably be the better option since it will get the TV closer to eye level.
Sorry 2 more questions. When I mount the arc , is the bottom of the arc at 24 inch? And please confirm if get the extendable sonos arc mount do I still need to be 5.5 away from TV?
Sorry 2 more questions. When I mount the arc , is the bottom of the arc at 24 inch? And please confirm if get the extendable sonos arc mount do I still need to be 5.5 away from TV?
The bottom of my Arc is 22.5” from the floor. I would keep it around this distance.
If you are getting the Sanus extendable mount that you mentioned above then, no, the Arc doesn’t have to be 5.5” from the TV. It could be much closer since the mount allows you to extend the Arc away from the TV.
Sorry 2 more questions. When I mount the arc , is the bottom of the arc at 24 inch? And please confirm if get the extendable sonos arc mount do I still need to be 5.5 away from TV?
The bottom of my Arc is 22.5” from the floor. I would keep it around this distance.
If you are getting the Sanus extendable mount that you mentioned above then, no, the Arc doesn’t have to be 5.5” from the TV. It could be much closer since the mount allows you to extend the Arc away from the TV.
you are left saver! so the bottom of your arc is at 22.5 right?
Yes, the bottom of my Arc is 22.5” from the floor.
Yes, the bottom of my Arc is 22.5” from the floor.
Thank you so much for all your help. You have answer so many questions for me. Any chance you can share a photo of your setup? I had 2 friends that did the exact setup as mine but later had regrets with height of TV and sound bar placement.
Yes, the bottom of my Arc is 22.5” from the floor.
Thank you so much for all your help. You have answer so many questions for me. Any chance you can share a photo of your setup? I had 2 friends that did the exact setup as mine but later had regrets with height of TV and sound bar placement.
I got one more question about where to put the the Sub ? I want to put in front of the equipment next to couch. The width is about 22 inch wide. Can I put in front of the equipment ? If so do I place at 45 degrees or 90 degrees? or should put under tv ?
Yes, the bottom of my Arc is 22.5” from the floor.
Thank you so much for all your help. You have answer so many questions for me. Any chance you can share a photo of your setup? I had 2 friends that did the exact setup as mine but later had regrets with height of TV and sound bar placement.
very nice setup!
Here is final mock up
https://imgur.com/a/HveUqCh
Any other suggestions?
Here is final mock up
https://imgur.com/a/HveUqCh
Any other suggestions?
Looks good to me. Are you happy with it? As long as you are happy, that’s all that really matters. I like how the TV lines up with the switch on the same wall.
As far as where the Sub should go, you can always test it at different spots in the room to see what looks and sounds the best. That’s the benefit of having a wireless subwoofer.
