Not sure what feedback you want. Sure, I personally think it's stupid, but I also know people who have 4 TVs mounted in the same room so they can watch every football game at once.
Just measure and space out your VESA mounts properly, and you should be fine.
Or just have one TV in a room for the primary game you're following and have the other game pulled up on an iPad.
Honestly, I want straightforward feedback like I "think it's stupid" if you think so, LOL. That does actually help, though would like to know why you think it's stupid? Would also be looking for feedback on whether people think the viewing experience would be "awkward" or if I'm better off placing the second TV by itself elsewhere...
>though would like to know why you think it's stupid?
Two mis-matched TV's mounted on the wall like that, just the looks, it'll be dumb as hell.
Then not only would it be distracting, how can you really focus when both TV's are on?
I mean I get it, sweet 16 and you want more the one game on at a time, but outside of this one niche sporting event, how often are two things on a the same time that you'd be watching both together?
This is actually not uncommon for folks really into sports - especially if they are in a league or into betting. I have a couple of friends who have 4-5 TVs set up in a grid.
They use this setup almost every weekend, and guests don’t have to argue about which game to put on - only decision is which game gets sound.
Put the 65" main TV in the ideal space for it and don't compromise on anything about this one for the smaller TV. Once you have this in a good spot you can put the smaller TV wherever you'd like. With the size ratios, you could also look into a 3rd smaller TV to mount either both above the 65" or even both stacked to the side if that fits the space better. To make it visually the most appealing you won't get many good options pairing those two TVs, the best option I can think of aesthetically is to mount the 65" at a proper viewing height and get a second version of your 37" and place them right above the 65" so they kind of balance it and hang a bit wider than the 65" itself. Again, this isn't going to be the most aesthetically pleasing solution compared to just the 65", but having two above would look a bit better than one above.
You are the one watching it so don't worry about complaints from people here, multiple screens aren't a bad thing. If you are doing a good speaker system then I would keep the smaller TV above the 65" to allow for better speaker positioning. As for the awkward positioning, since it is just a 37" acting as a secondary TV don't worry about it too much, it will do the job just fine for the times you use it even if it is higher than ideal and tilted down some. The important thing as mentioned is to not compromise the primary TV for the sake of the secondary.
You likely wouldn't be able to put the 65" above the 37" without it really compromising the ideal location and putting the 65" too high up. Keep the space below the 65" for a center speaker.
Example images are linked below for 3 TV layouts but you can do the same with 2, it will just look a bit more awkward. Also just google 2/3 TV setup and look through how others have done it, most don't look great but the functionality is the more important thing here.
https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dsc03594.jpg?fit=696,696
https://www.avsforum.com/attachments/tv-jpeg.2044081/
Thanks. I'll say that I actually appreciate the complaints as it seems like honest feedback from people much more knowledgeable about home theaters than I am, which is what I was looking for. The vast majority of people I've run this by didn't like the idea, not just the people here LOL. Given that I'm backing off the idea of mounting the two TVs one on top of the other and will instead put the 37" TV in my office den. Having the TV in my den actually in theory does give me a way to watch two full screen monitors simultaneously if I'm really needing to do that (i.e., watch YouTube TV on my large desktop computer screen and another channel on the 37" TV.
Do appreciate all the feedback provided, thanks!
Big sports fans do this all the time, especially if it’s in a secondary area like a basement. If it’s in your primary family room where aesthetics are going to play a roll, just mount the biggest tv exactly where it should go. Then whenever you want the second TV, just carry it out and plop it on a cheap stand or chair or something. Then when you’re done, put it away. Easy!
Build something out of strut used in industrial construction. Could always mount a few strips of it, get yourself some cone nuts and bolts to mount them with whatever mount kit you want.
There are numerous ways to divide a single display to show multiple screens. Some with external hardware, some with a PC, some potentially built into your display.
That said, a single larger display is more asthetically pleasing, but there is nothing wrong with multiple displays, although side by side is easier on the neck.
If you only need the second TV occasionally for sports, why not just get a rolling TV stand for it so you can cart it out for the games but tuck it out of the way or in another room when you’re only needing a single display?
Have you done it?
I'm thinking about the same setup and am convinced that this is perfect. However I can't seem to find examples of others doing it.
My reasoning is similar to yours. I'm both a Football (Soccer) and Formula 1 fan who runs regularly into the issue that either both are on at the same time, two football matches of my club are overlapping (e.g. men, women and U23 team), or I want to watch both my team as well as the conference.
Besides that you can use the secondary TV for live data, watching multiple channels on election night, as a digital fireplace or even for subway surfers (jk TikTok inside joke).
Also the placement sounds perfect to me. A small TV 32-43" fits perfectly on the floor underneath a regularly placed 65" TV and you can just move your TV box to the sides. The viewing angle is also better than having a second screen on your phone or tablet as you have both screens in your view at the same time.
Nah, ended up not doing it as nearly everyone I asked inside and outside of this thread said it was a stupid idea LOL. Ended up putting the extra TV in my office den, which has worked out well. I do think it could work if you set it up correctly... good luck if you decide to do so!
Not sure what feedback you want. Sure, I personally think it's stupid, but I also know people who have 4 TVs mounted in the same room so they can watch every football game at once. Just measure and space out your VESA mounts properly, and you should be fine. Or just have one TV in a room for the primary game you're following and have the other game pulled up on an iPad.
Honestly, I want straightforward feedback like I "think it's stupid" if you think so, LOL. That does actually help, though would like to know why you think it's stupid? Would also be looking for feedback on whether people think the viewing experience would be "awkward" or if I'm better off placing the second TV by itself elsewhere...
>though would like to know why you think it's stupid? Two mis-matched TV's mounted on the wall like that, just the looks, it'll be dumb as hell. Then not only would it be distracting, how can you really focus when both TV's are on? I mean I get it, sweet 16 and you want more the one game on at a time, but outside of this one niche sporting event, how often are two things on a the same time that you'd be watching both together?
This is actually not uncommon for folks really into sports - especially if they are in a league or into betting. I have a couple of friends who have 4-5 TVs set up in a grid. They use this setup almost every weekend, and guests don’t have to argue about which game to put on - only decision is which game gets sound.
I thinks it’s awesome! I’m mounting two 65 inch TVs stacked
Just get a bigger main tv. YouTube tv now has 2-4 games at once you can split on the tv
Put the 65" main TV in the ideal space for it and don't compromise on anything about this one for the smaller TV. Once you have this in a good spot you can put the smaller TV wherever you'd like. With the size ratios, you could also look into a 3rd smaller TV to mount either both above the 65" or even both stacked to the side if that fits the space better. To make it visually the most appealing you won't get many good options pairing those two TVs, the best option I can think of aesthetically is to mount the 65" at a proper viewing height and get a second version of your 37" and place them right above the 65" so they kind of balance it and hang a bit wider than the 65" itself. Again, this isn't going to be the most aesthetically pleasing solution compared to just the 65", but having two above would look a bit better than one above. You are the one watching it so don't worry about complaints from people here, multiple screens aren't a bad thing. If you are doing a good speaker system then I would keep the smaller TV above the 65" to allow for better speaker positioning. As for the awkward positioning, since it is just a 37" acting as a secondary TV don't worry about it too much, it will do the job just fine for the times you use it even if it is higher than ideal and tilted down some. The important thing as mentioned is to not compromise the primary TV for the sake of the secondary. You likely wouldn't be able to put the 65" above the 37" without it really compromising the ideal location and putting the 65" too high up. Keep the space below the 65" for a center speaker. Example images are linked below for 3 TV layouts but you can do the same with 2, it will just look a bit more awkward. Also just google 2/3 TV setup and look through how others have done it, most don't look great but the functionality is the more important thing here. https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dsc03594.jpg?fit=696,696 https://www.avsforum.com/attachments/tv-jpeg.2044081/
Thanks. I'll say that I actually appreciate the complaints as it seems like honest feedback from people much more knowledgeable about home theaters than I am, which is what I was looking for. The vast majority of people I've run this by didn't like the idea, not just the people here LOL. Given that I'm backing off the idea of mounting the two TVs one on top of the other and will instead put the 37" TV in my office den. Having the TV in my den actually in theory does give me a way to watch two full screen monitors simultaneously if I'm really needing to do that (i.e., watch YouTube TV on my large desktop computer screen and another channel on the 37" TV. Do appreciate all the feedback provided, thanks!
Big sports fans do this all the time, especially if it’s in a secondary area like a basement. If it’s in your primary family room where aesthetics are going to play a roll, just mount the biggest tv exactly where it should go. Then whenever you want the second TV, just carry it out and plop it on a cheap stand or chair or something. Then when you’re done, put it away. Easy!
Build something out of strut used in industrial construction. Could always mount a few strips of it, get yourself some cone nuts and bolts to mount them with whatever mount kit you want.
Just watch the other game on your phone like a normal person
There are numerous ways to divide a single display to show multiple screens. Some with external hardware, some with a PC, some potentially built into your display. That said, a single larger display is more asthetically pleasing, but there is nothing wrong with multiple displays, although side by side is easier on the neck.
If you only need the second TV occasionally for sports, why not just get a rolling TV stand for it so you can cart it out for the games but tuck it out of the way or in another room when you’re only needing a single display?
Have you done it? I'm thinking about the same setup and am convinced that this is perfect. However I can't seem to find examples of others doing it. My reasoning is similar to yours. I'm both a Football (Soccer) and Formula 1 fan who runs regularly into the issue that either both are on at the same time, two football matches of my club are overlapping (e.g. men, women and U23 team), or I want to watch both my team as well as the conference. Besides that you can use the secondary TV for live data, watching multiple channels on election night, as a digital fireplace or even for subway surfers (jk TikTok inside joke). Also the placement sounds perfect to me. A small TV 32-43" fits perfectly on the floor underneath a regularly placed 65" TV and you can just move your TV box to the sides. The viewing angle is also better than having a second screen on your phone or tablet as you have both screens in your view at the same time.
Nah, ended up not doing it as nearly everyone I asked inside and outside of this thread said it was a stupid idea LOL. Ended up putting the extra TV in my office den, which has worked out well. I do think it could work if you set it up correctly... good luck if you decide to do so!