MantelMount- MM340 Above Fireplace Pull Down TV Mount- Televisions 44" to 80" Up to 90 lbs - Safe Auto-Adjusting TV Mounts - Patented Motion Stops, Handles, Balancing Technology - Superior Steel

I bought the refurbished product, which pretty much looked new except for the pulling handles which was slightly damaged.The quality of build and sturdiness is apparent as soon as you open the box. Very impressed. It's solid, but that also means that it is a bit painful to install (and rightly so). You definitely need 2 people to mount this with the gas piston actuating mechanism attached to the wall bracket.DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER mounting this directly into the drywall with anchors...bad bad idea. The mount itself is crazy heavy, so the anchors will not hold them. As you can see from my pictures, the studs behind my fireplace wall were located such that I had to mount the wall bracket off-center, which is not a problem at all. You can then center the gas piston so that your TV remains centered.As someone else has mentioned: the installation instructions are pretty decent, but they do need some work, as some parts are a bit ambiguous. Improper grammar or emphasis can alter the meaning or the capabilities of this mount. It took me some figuring out to realize that it's perfectly fine to install the wall bracket off-center.Only other item I can think of pointing out for installation are the tools: you will need drill/drill-bits, a ratchet with a socket set is also super useful. I highly recommend having a drill with the right socket when mounting the wall mount onto the studs. That thing is heavy and you want to get the anchor bolt in as fast as possible and given it's length it will take you forever if you are using a ratchet. I used my power drill to get it about 75% in and then went with a ratchet the rest of the way to finish off and to prevent over tightening. You will need an socket extender to adjust the gas piston settings. Including some of the tools like the socket and the drill-bit would be a nice touch, but I am not going to hold it against the manufacturers. I have a small bubble level with a magnet that sticks to the mount during install which was absolutely invaluable when I was installing the wall bracket whilst trying to keep it as level as possible. I definitely recommend that Mantelmount consider including that with the purchase.The primary issue for me (and this is not a con of the product, but more my particular setup) is the forward motion of the mount when moving it down. This is a MANTEL mount....meaning it's travel orbit is designed to avoid hitting the mantel piece present in most fireplaces. My fireplace does NOT have a mantel piece, which makes things less complicated, but the forward motion also creates an issue specific to my living space. My living room isn't the biggest, as a result of which moving the TV down to eye-level also means that it is now closer to our couches/seating arrangements, which can be a problem when you have a large TV (we just got a 65")...this is the ONLY thing about this mount that is bothering me. I am not happy with the fact that the TV is so close to me when it's moved down to a comfortable position.What I really need is a mount that limits the forward motion and keeps the degrees of freedom down to vertical and swivel. I don't think such a product exists, but I wish Mantelmount would provide that option.....that would be a fantastic buy.All in all: I would buy from Mantelmount in a heartbeat....this product exudes quality.

This is our second Mantel Mount and let me tell you, I’m a LIFE LONG fan. I’ll try and parse the more important points below.Why Mantel Mount - Our last two homes have had fireplaces with a mantel that would require a tv to be flat mounted much too high. After researching countless options, I went with Mantel Mount to allow us to pull the tv down for viewing movies, shows, and sports at optimal viewing height, but to also put the tv in its upright positions so we can enjoy the mantel/fireplace view (and let’s be honest, so my wife can decorate the mantel).Delivery/Install - The mount came fast and packed well, with all included hardware (which is EXCELLENT quality, no cheap stuff here). The install isn’t exactly quick, but there is a wealth of information, guides, and even some “cheat sheets” in the manual. You will certainly need another set of hands to get it on the wall and adjust the torque, but this thing is up there firmly!!!Performance - After adjusting the lift arm easily, the tv glides up and down with ease (my pregnant wife put it up and down today). The tv also swivels let’s and right easily, and really couldn’t be more sturdy. We put our new LG OLED 65” and it handles that gracefully, and fits the size of our space well.Overall, I can’t recommend this mount more. I’ve had two, referred out one to my brother, and am thoroughly impressed!!!!! As a bonus, I ordered the sound bar attachment and cover for the wall brackets through MantelMount as finishing touches!

Very functional and seems sturdy even for very large TVs. We are glad we got it to lower TV. We use it for 75 inch TV. However, extremely heavy and intimidating to put up. We were not able to put it up ourselves and paid almost 500$ for professional assembly.

Great product if you're constrained with a higher than desirable bright for your TV. The system provides the ability to lower the TV and create a more comfortable view.Great range of motion, the fit and finish is impeccable, I used it on my 55" TV with no issues. I also added a soundbar bracket below the TV, it fits without problems. I really like the cable management system, the system comes with zip ties and anchor clips.Self levelling: plenty of options for you to correct the level of the TV.Interference with possible outlet: in my case the top of the carrier arm was exactly where a recessed outlet box was -- no issues there there is a half inch gap between the wall and the arm itself.The only downside or important items to consider before purchasing I can see are:* Weight: the system weighs more than the TV (I want to say 35 lbs)* Install takes 3 hours end to end* Make sure to measure twice and drill once, your going to need to have 4 anchor bolts drilled in the studs.Overall super happy with this! Well worth the effort. I put some pictures up for folks to see what it looks like and how low the TV can go, it's quite impressive. Happy building!

I believe take it and give it! I learnt this product because users shared their opinions here. Here is my turn to contribute. The mount is good quality and installation instruction is also clear. The mount securely and nicely held my 75" TV. Although my handyman never saw this type of TV mount, he was able to figure it out and complete the installation within one hour. To loosen the tension of TV lifting force on the bolt (for Heavy TV), use a tool to turn the bolt clockwise direction. To increase the tension of TV lifting force (Lighter TV), use a tool to turn anti-clockwise direction. The change of the adjustment is very subtle, so patience is necessary. Perhaps the lifting tension has not been adjusted well that some people in my home have a hard time lifting the TV down and up. I have no problem lifting it however. The TV mount has been using since three weeks ago, so I feel comfortable sharing my positive experience about this mount.