I rarely like a TV bigger than the linear fire box . I see no point in frame TVs usually since they really fool no one and cost a lot .I see a staircase behind this wall so where do you plan to hac ve access to the install of either

The wall was build out a little bit. But there’s a basement stairs below uppers. And inside that wall I’m doing the it media center. Smurf tubing from tv area to that area.

Yeah I posted this tonight as the frame TVs have some good sales right now and aren’t much more then a good 65”

Patricia makes some good points but I disagree a bit with the Frame. While it might not fool everyone, I think it does help take away the “screaming big TV” look. I’m considering a Frame. And, yes, prices are not too bad.

Frame TVs don't fool people when they're not sized appropriately.

That means you pick it to be about the size of art you'd put there, not maximizing TV. Honestly even the 60" wide is too wide for art. You'd want it narrower than your fireplace.

We have a frame over our fireplace. We bought a smaller TV so the aesthetic would work. We also bought a frame from deco frames, which also helps.

If you don't actually want it to look like art just get a TV the size you want and skip the frame technology.

Frame TVs don't fool people when they're not sized appropriately.

That means you pick it to be about the size of art you'd put there, not maximizing TV. Honestly even the 60" wide is too wide for art. You'd want it narrower than your fireplace.

We have a frame over our fireplace. We bought a smaller TV so the aesthetic would work. We also bought a frame from deco frames, which also helps.

If you don't actually want it to look like art just get a TV the size you want and skip the frame technology.

Now I want a Frame TV even though I don't need yet another tv. In looking at the models, I'm only seeing a 65" vs 75". Are you sure there is a 70" model? Maybe the older generation had that size? I would probably go 65" to ensure it's not wider than your fireplace.

Now I want a Frame TV even though I don't need yet another tv. In looking at the models, I'm only seeing a 65" vs 75". Are you sure there is a 70" model? Maybe the older generation had that size? I would probably go 65" to ensure it's not wider than your fireplace.

Now I want a Frame TV even though I don't need yet another tv. In looking at the models, I'm only seeing a 65" vs 75". Are you sure there is a 70" model? Maybe the older generation had that size? I would probably go 65" to ensure it's not wider than your fireplace.

I have a frame TV. Even if it doesn't fool anyone (and it actually does fool some people - I have had it for 5 years), it is still an elegant system. It is very thin and smacks up against the wall. The speakers are pretty decent for such a small package - I am impressed by the spatial tricks for surround effect which is also modern sound mixing.

The interesting thing about the system is that it is really good in retrofit situations and more than you need for new build. But make sure you plan for it. There is a big box that needs to go somewhere. And you don't need an outlet behind the TV (in fact you can't use it).

And another thing - it isn't on yet this AM because it is early and I haven't turned on enough lights - and boy that black rectangle on the wall is noticeable and unattractive - I am not used to it. So even though I know it isn't art, it is still prettier to look at than a black box. And - yes - you could probably display art automatically on a regular TV but I am not sure that it would work as well or may use more energy etc.

You do not need a frame TV. Any smart TV will work with a simple You Tube app, amazing images in photograpy. Any TV !!

Tons of selections, digital art as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUScmsVOeLM

Sheath the wall with 3/4" plywood behind the gypsum board. This will talk away the need to hunt for studs in the future.

The bonus to You Tube? You can have continuous revolve. ......."NO frame" goes with any artistic content, not to mention no cost : )

Do you watch much tv or not? Do you work from home and would like to sync your work to your laptop? Do you have a bunch of family photos to cycle through on your tv?

If you use your TV a lot, then go with a bigger one.