Then main rule of thumb is that the CENTER of the TV should be at eye-level when seated in the viewing position — that’s about 42”-46” off the floor.
From there, the stand should accommodate any soundbar or center channel speaker with the recommended amount of room per manufacturer’s specifications.
The reason they are that high is because the tv is designed to sit on them. You could go a maybe a foot or so above above that. It depends on the size of the tv, but any higher, and it starts to not be good.
Then main rule of thumb is that the CENTER of the TV should be at eye-level when seated in the viewing position — that’s about 42”-46” off the floor. From there, the stand should accommodate any soundbar or center channel speaker with the recommended amount of room per manufacturer’s specifications.
The reason they are that high is because the tv is designed to sit on them. You could go a maybe a foot or so above above that. It depends on the size of the tv, but any higher, and it starts to not be good.
Mount the tv to the top of the ceiling like a normal person. You need at least a 6 foot gap that and the media unit. /s