40" recommendation, and 'cantilever' arm experiences
Discussion
A house move has given me the impetus to upgrade my LCD LG which has offered ~5yrs of faithful service. However, given that MrsC and I are watching increasingly less TV, we'd like the TV to be less prominent in the new place.
As such, and on the basis the the living room has alcoves in which we're going to build storage, I had thought to wall-mount the TV in one of the alcove units. However, due to the way that the room is orientated, there's no way that we'd be able to get a decent viewing angle on it.
So, the compromise was to have it installed on an articulated/cantilever-type arm (no idea on nomenclature) so that it would sit flush with the wall but could be pulled out of the alcove and angled towards the sofa.
So, two questions:
1. The alcove is about 2ft deep and 3ft wide. Is there anything on the market that would do the trick?
2. What does £400/500 buy me in 40" flavour? (Ideally with a fairly thin surround - don't need SMART features)
Thanks in advance!
ETA: Given the apparent choice around £300, this doesn't need to be an exercise in hitting the budget limit. If I can have a few quid left over to put into the projector/screen fund (and the flowers for MrsC), then all the better.
As such, and on the basis the the living room has alcoves in which we're going to build storage, I had thought to wall-mount the TV in one of the alcove units. However, due to the way that the room is orientated, there's no way that we'd be able to get a decent viewing angle on it.
So, the compromise was to have it installed on an articulated/cantilever-type arm (no idea on nomenclature) so that it would sit flush with the wall but could be pulled out of the alcove and angled towards the sofa.
So, two questions:
1. The alcove is about 2ft deep and 3ft wide. Is there anything on the market that would do the trick?
2. What does £400/500 buy me in 40" flavour? (Ideally with a fairly thin surround - don't need SMART features)
Thanks in advance!
ETA: Given the apparent choice around £300, this doesn't need to be an exercise in hitting the budget limit. If I can have a few quid left over to put into the projector/screen fund (and the flowers for MrsC), then all the better.
Edited by C70R on Wednesday 12th October 14:45
So... did anyone hear the one about the Rabbi and the Priest? No? Tough gig...
A quick browse on Amazon brings back this bracket.
Anyone have any experience with the brand?
Also, this TV looks like an incredible bargain. It might not be the last word in picture quality, and Blaupunkt might not be at the bleeding edge of Home Cinema tech, but it's a lot of kit for the cash!
A quick browse on Amazon brings back this bracket.
Anyone have any experience with the brand?
Also, this TV looks like an incredible bargain. It might not be the last word in picture quality, and Blaupunkt might not be at the bleeding edge of Home Cinema tech, but it's a lot of kit for the cash!
Just bought one of these myself for the kitchen, very happy with it. Dint want anything fancy myself either.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/sony/...
Cant help much with the bracket sorry other than ive just bought one of these for a bedroom corner, its a very sturdy piece of kit that i would definitely buy again if needed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4/ref...
http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/sony/...
Cant help much with the bracket sorry other than ive just bought one of these for a bedroom corner, its a very sturdy piece of kit that i would definitely buy again if needed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003W5R9P4/ref...
If anyone cares, I went and had a chat with the guys at Richer Sounds in the City.
This piece of kit seemed very well made, and gave the kind of reach I was after. I was also informed that the 40" Blaupunkt I had spotted on Amazon is also available (at £240ish), but he also mentioned a HiSense set. I know nothing about them, but the Amazon reviews are pretty favourable. Given that I REALLY don't watch a lot of TV, and don't have a 4K signal (nor the desire), and plan to buy a projector at some point soon - how bad an idea would it be to pick up a cheap HiSense set?
This piece of kit seemed very well made, and gave the kind of reach I was after. I was also informed that the 40" Blaupunkt I had spotted on Amazon is also available (at £240ish), but he also mentioned a HiSense set. I know nothing about them, but the Amazon reviews are pretty favourable. Given that I REALLY don't watch a lot of TV, and don't have a 4K signal (nor the desire), and plan to buy a projector at some point soon - how bad an idea would it be to pick up a cheap HiSense set?
Belle427 said:
£150 for a bracket is a pisstake really, no wonder they recommended it.
Cant comment on the other two tvs, in reality if your not a big watcher then either would suit you fine.
To be honest, in the absence of any other input (Amazon feels like a bit of a minefield), I didn't really have much choice...Cant comment on the other two tvs, in reality if your not a big watcher then either would suit you fine.
My only thing to add.....
Sony Bravia. I'm one of those punters (presumably loved by manufacturers) that has always bought a good sturdy brand that will supposedly last for years. The Sony TV and Soundbar we bought a couple of years ago has a great picture and simple menus but are plagued by interface issues.
Netflix doesn't work, the sound bar gets confused by inputs and is thoroughly not what I would expect from the brand. Disappointingly after probably 25 years of buying Sony stuff this will be the last.
Sony Bravia. I'm one of those punters (presumably loved by manufacturers) that has always bought a good sturdy brand that will supposedly last for years. The Sony TV and Soundbar we bought a couple of years ago has a great picture and simple menus but are plagued by interface issues.
Netflix doesn't work, the sound bar gets confused by inputs and is thoroughly not what I would expect from the brand. Disappointingly after probably 25 years of buying Sony stuff this will be the last.
If buying low end (sub £500) then they'll most likely all be rebrands of cheaper manufacturers anyway rather than their own products. HiSense seem to be well liked by AVForums.
Realistically the TV won't be that heavy so finding a bracket strong enough shouldn't be too much issue, but the more hinges you add and further out the wall it comes the worse it gets.
Realistically the TV won't be that heavy so finding a bracket strong enough shouldn't be too much issue, but the more hinges you add and further out the wall it comes the worse it gets.
Cheers chaps. I'm on a Samsung now (no idea why I wrote LG in the OP!), and I've been generally pleased with it. However, it's a 37" LCD that has given me almost 10yrs faithful (if not limited) service. I'm in no way a brand snob, so it's more a case of making sure that it's got a decent warranty, a reasonable picture and as many connections (3x HDMI, 1x USB) as I need.
I'll report back once it's all installed, hopefully with some photos. Stay tuned.
In other news, are there any threads with ideas for locating/mounting projectors and screens?
I'll report back once it's all installed, hopefully with some photos. Stay tuned.
In other news, are there any threads with ideas for locating/mounting projectors and screens?
Belle427 said:
£150 for a bracket is a pisstake really, no wonder they recommended it.
Cant comment on the other two tvs, in reality if your not a big watcher then either would suit you fine.
To be honest, it isnt. If you dont want something that sags under weight, drifts out of position and is tough to move when loaded with a screen. Cant comment on the other two tvs, in reality if your not a big watcher then either would suit you fine.
The number of cheap brackets we have seen that you need your body weight behind to move is high and we now only use Sanus or Future Automation for our brackets.
On the bracket side, I've used one of these
http://www.tvbrackets4u.co.uk/store/-Brackets--TV-... (or similar) with few problems. Just make sure it's screwed to the wall with f
king massive bolts.
http://www.tvbrackets4u.co.uk/store/-Brackets--TV-... (or similar) with few problems. Just make sure it's screwed to the wall with f
king massive bolts. C70R said:
A quick browse on Amazon brings back this bracket.
Anyone have any experience with the brand?
I have that bracket holding a 37" Panasonic LCD in an alcove. Used some big M10 bolts to secure it to the wall, which is brick. Not sure I'd want it hanging of a plasterboard wall.Anyone have any experience with the brand?
It's pretty heavy duty and easily supports the telly with no flex whatsoever even at full extension. I cannot imagine needing a more expensive bracket for a TV of that size or weight. Wasn't inclined to trust the spirit level built into it though, so I used a "proper" one.
My only comment would be the bracket is very stiff which makes moving the telly quite hard. I'm sure it's adjustable somehow but given how infrequently we move the telly I haven't bothered messing around with it.
Can post up some pics if you think it will help you?
_dobbo_ said:
C70R said:
A quick browse on Amazon brings back this bracket.
Anyone have any experience with the brand?
I have that bracket holding a 37" Panasonic LCD in an alcove. Used some big M10 bolts to secure it to the wall, which is brick. Not sure I'd want it hanging of a plasterboard wall.Anyone have any experience with the brand?
It's pretty heavy duty and easily supports the telly with no flex whatsoever even at full extension. I cannot imagine needing a more expensive bracket for a TV of that size or weight. Wasn't inclined to trust the spirit level built into it though, so I used a "proper" one.
My only comment would be the bracket is very stiff which makes moving the telly quite hard. I'm sure it's adjustable somehow but given how infrequently we move the telly I haven't bothered messing around with it.
Can post up some pics if you think it will help you?
Sorry for the delay, some pics, not sure if they help but here you go! Ignore the sideboard in the corner to the left of the TV, it's not normally there but our furniture arrangement is "in flux" right now.
In the recess (how we normally have it)
Extended
The bracket
Here's the whole room with a 40" TV in the corner for context, before two children and a few years filled the house with crap:
In the recess (how we normally have it)
Extended
The bracket
Here's the whole room with a 40" TV in the corner for context, before two children and a few years filled the house with crap:
Edited by _dobbo_ on Friday 21st October 23:45
I don't use a bracket in my current place, but in my last house I used a bracket from SMS. Superb quality item.
I totally agree with Vex's comments on brackets too.
SMS are here:
http://www.smartmediasolutions.se/en/Products/Brac...
(Mine wasn't this model - I have a Pioneer 43" plasma still giving good service and it weighs a lot more than your typical LCD
).
I totally agree with Vex's comments on brackets too.
SMS are here:
http://www.smartmediasolutions.se/en/Products/Brac...
(Mine wasn't this model - I have a Pioneer 43" plasma still giving good service and it weighs a lot more than your typical LCD
).I don't know what brand my bracket is but I like it a lot. Its very heavy and is kind of a scissor action rather than just an arm on one side.
Its supporting a 40" TV and the centre channel speaker (so its always pointing the same direction as the telly).
Works well for us. TV is pushed back against the wall when not in use, out slightly when we are on the lounge or out a lot when we are at the dinner table. I wouldn't be able to live with it if the TV wasn't totally level and was worried a single arm one might sag.
Crap ipad pics but you get the idea.
Its supporting a 40" TV and the centre channel speaker (so its always pointing the same direction as the telly).
Works well for us. TV is pushed back against the wall when not in use, out slightly when we are on the lounge or out a lot when we are at the dinner table. I wouldn't be able to live with it if the TV wasn't totally level and was worried a single arm one might sag.
Crap ipad pics but you get the idea.
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