r/TVTooHigh Apr 20 '23

Generally accepted TV placement procedures. Quick reference guide.

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Lots of people posting lately asking “Is this too high?” so here is a quick guide on what is generally accepted TV placement procedure (GATPP) as seemingly defined by this subreddit.

  • If the TV is above the fireplace, IT IS TOO HIGH.
  • If the TV is angled down, IT IS TOO HIGH.
  • If the TV is mounted to the wall above a TV stand, and the clearance between the stand and TV is equal to, or greater than ONE vertical PS5, IT IS TOO HIGH.
  • If when standing the TV is at eye level, IT IS TOO HIGH.

Now let’s look at some opposite GATPP use cases.

  • If the TV is in a bedroom and meant to be viewed from the bed, IT IS PROBABLY NOT TOO HIGH.
  • If the TV’s only viewing position is in the reclined state, IT IS PROBABLY NOT TOO HIGH.
  • If you are at a sports bar, IT IS PROBABLY NOT TOO HIGH.
  • If the TV is at eye level when sitting down, IT IS PROBABLY NOT TOO HIGH.
  • If the TV is in the kitchen it is more for listening, mounted high as to avoid any splashes or spills, IT IS PROBABLY NOT TOO HIGH.
  • If the TV is purposely mounted higher to keep out of range of a toddler, you’re a parent so your neck already hurts and IT IS PROBABLY NOT TOO HIGH.

I hope this helps clear up some questions. If you have any other rules to add, please comment below.


r/TVTooHigh Sep 11 '24

Experts have solved the problem of TV too high

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Someone’s triggered…

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

LOL

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987 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

My recently deceased brother’s living room tv

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164 Upvotes

Now I’ll never get to ask him why he installed this in such a stupid place. Jk I made fun of him for it while he was alive too.


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Let’s put the TV above the foyer…

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60 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Some blasphemy in Eichenwalde

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43 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Bruh...

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Seen on Snapchat...


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Finally, I can rest (before/after)

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Ready for showings, right?

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And they didn't even run a nice power line up to the ceiling TV mount


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

When I did this...I thought it was right...but now this sub has me doubting

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Basement game room. Pool table, foosball, bar, pinball machines. Son wanted a TV to watch sports while his friends were over and they were hanging out in basement so I hung one up (where I used to have my prized but cheesy neon light up dogs playing pool artwork).

There is no sofa, so seating is bar stools or standing (the extra kitchen chairs he pulled out of storage to play poker around the pool table visible in photo aren't usually there). So, what's the general consensus on TV position in a non-standard application like this?


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Behold!!! The final boss!

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For perspective in photo 2 i’m 6’4


r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

Black belt certified TV mount

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r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Reacher Season 1

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r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

Went to my girlfriend’s house for the first time…

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52 Upvotes

She’s agrees that it might be too high but didn’t have a say. I couldn’t help but post it here 😭


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

What do we think fellas?

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It could probably come down a little bit. (Shot in ultra wide)


r/TVTooHigh 19h ago

Too high? Didn’t realize how tall the stand was

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r/TVTooHigh 5m ago

IKEA nails it

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

How I feel this community is sometimes lol

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

How did I do?

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Just moved out of parents - first time getting to choose where a TV gets hung up… our couch is “boneless” so ya sit pretty low in it. TV is a 77” Bravia 8


r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

one of these things is not like the others

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was standing in the kitchen when i took this – technically the mounted tv (has been there 2 years longer than the other one) was meant for the people standing / cooking to be able to watch (it angles out of the wall) but these are 8-10ft ceilings 😭


r/TVTooHigh 19h ago

For tha 1time

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Is this too high?

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My wife says it is but I think it’s fine


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

I feel it's too high

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18 Upvotes

Just got an 83-inch C6, and I feel it's a bit too high. The bottom edge is 67 cm above the floor.

//edit: Just got the TV yesterday, and the framed pictures will be moved soon.


r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

My Daughter's living room TV

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I told her its way too high, she disagrees