You asked: Ideal heights for mounting the television and avoiding the soap opera effect.

In the current discussion about television installation, the question arises: what is the ideal height to mount your TV? The optimal viewing distance based on screen size is often mentioned, but the aspect of mounting height often takes a backseat. It is essential to find a balance that accommodates various setups and preferences.

A key recommendation is that the center of the screen should be at the viewer's eye level. This minimizes head and neck movement while watching television. However, this ideal is often hindered by furniture such as shelves or entertainment stands that may obstruct the screen. For example, when sitting on a sofa, if eye height varies between 38 and 42 inches, a 65-inch TV mounted with its center at 49 inches can provide a comfortable viewing experience, even if it is slightly higher than ideal.

Another guideline suggests that the vertical viewing angle to the center of the TV should not exceed 15 degrees up or down. To determine the ideal mounting height, one can take the distance from the eyes to the screen and divide it by 2.5. This provides an effective starting point for the height at which the TV should be placed.

Regarding the Hisense 116 UX, there were significant announcements at CES. This 116-inch screen utilizes mini-LED TriChroma technology, and it is expected to hit the market during the summer. While prices of around $30,000 have been mentioned, it’s common for prices to adjust just before launch, so this specific figure should be taken with caution.

Concerning HDR content recording at CES, the possibility has been considered, but it is currently complicated due to file sizes and data transfer limitations at the event. Some HDR productions have been experimented with, but most recordings have been done in 1080p for practical reasons.

On another note, the Soap Opera Effect phenomenon, which occurs when interpolating frames in lower frame rate content, causes images to appear artificial. On a 120Hz TV, if motion smoothing is not activated, the TV will repeat existing frames, avoiding this undesired effect.

For viewers seeking a quality TV for under $1,000, there are various recommended model options that offer good viewing capabilities without resorting to forced interpolation.