Mount-It! Pull Down Fireplace TV Mount for 42" to 65" TVs | MI-384

I’m writing this review to save someone else the headache I went through—please read the description carefully because I didn’t.This mount does not allow your TV to sit flush against the wall. If your TV is on the smaller side the mount will be visible and there will be noticeable spacing between the TV and the wall. If that’s hard to picture please see the photos I’ve attached showing the before and after.We originally had a 55-inch TV and assumed the spacing issue was because the TV was too small so we upgraded to a 65-inch TV. Unfortunately the spacing issue was still there. To fix it we had to purchase an additional extended bracket which finally allowed the TV to sit lower on the mount and improved the overall look. That extra purchase made a big difference but it’s something buyers should be aware of upfront.We chose not to use the Bluetooth speaker holder and instead used the handles behind a custom frame I built to cover the mantle as much as possible. It looks much better now but had I studied the description and reviews more closely I likely would not have chosen this mount for aesthetic reasons.That said I’m still giving this a 4-star rating because the mount itself works as expected feels sturdy and I do appreciate the handles that allow the TV to be pulled down for a more comfortable viewing angle—especially for neck comfort. Just know that this mount may require extra adjustments or purchases if appearance is important to you.

The mount is pretty good and built solidly. It holds the TV and bar speaker really well and has good routing for wires so they stay mostly out of the way. Tension adjustment for counterbalance works well and holds the TV exactly where you want it.The three things that they can improve on: (1) Provide longer drop arms for the bar speaker mount - the one's that come with it were too short for a 60 TV :(.(2) Improve the handles - they look ugly and it is hard to pull using them. I ended up removing them because they look sooo ugly.(3) It ends up mounting too close to the ceiling with minimum clearance from the mantelHowever customer service was EXCELLENT and helped to resolve #1 problem above and I learned to live with #2 and #3.

I have mounted the tv over the fireplace mantel and this mount lowers the tv to a nice watchable height. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. Installation tools are included.Pros: lowers the tv clears mantel swivels tilts adjustable tension. All as described in write up. Easy to lower and raise. Sound bar option puts everything on the mount for a clean install. Something not in the product description but worth clarifying don't use this in the lowered position with a fireplace running or mount it over a hot fireplace. The max temp at the front of the fireplace should be no more that 110F. Cons: minor the lock down hole was not lined up so I had to drill it out a little so the pin would fit and the sound bar mount is to short for a Vizio V21 I made some brackets to extend the mount. Overall great value for the price I highly recommend it.