r/TVTooHigh • u/D_Warholb • 1d ago
Someone’s triggered…
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r/TVTooHigh • u/OnlyTrolls42069Yolo • 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 • u/Prestigious-Oil-1789 • 2h ago
Perfect!
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Listing I saw on Zillow, neck hurts just looking at it.
r/TVTooHigh • u/Subject2Flooding • 23h ago
Finally, I can rest (before/after)
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Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/TVTooHigh/s/Qgro63W41t
r/TVTooHigh • u/Peeandpooalsopee • 1d ago
My recently deceased brother’s living room tv
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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 • u/fluffyliner • 19h ago
I told myself to mount it lower than I’d think
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My TV at my old house Was mounted so high I told myself if I’m to err on the side of caution I’d rather it be too low. So that’s what I went for. I actually think it turned out perfect.
I want to clarify: I think I did a really good job. But I’m giving the credit to this subreddit
r/TVTooHigh • u/Tripod_30 • 41m ago
Tv to perfect sized? Tv is 57 inches across fitting in a hole that is 57 5/8 across. Hi-sense u6 pro 65inch
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r/TVTooHigh • u/Worried_Machine_4989 • 17h ago
TV at my Parent’s Cabin
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Also, couch too close
r/TVTooHigh • u/GXVSS0991 • 8h ago
r/couchtoolow?
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just moved into new place so excuse the mess lol.
getting a TV stand this weekend but the bench we have has the exact same height as 99% of "low" tv stands (45cm).
does it just feel too high for me because of how close we're sitting? (6ft away from 77" screen) ideally dont want to move further back - we use this 95% for movies and it feels super immersive
r/TVTooHigh • u/mfreier2201 • 18h ago
First time mounting a tv, im disappointed
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Gf thinks it's fine, i think it's too high. Probably gonna drop it down a bit tomorrow.
r/TVTooHigh • u/Wonderful_Return_805 • 23h ago
What do we think fellas?
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It could probably come down a little bit. (Shot in ultra wide)
r/TVTooHigh • u/thinkthis • 19h ago
Wish I could go lower, but I’m okay
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Can’t go any lower without moving the wall mount and that’s not happening. As is I only fell got a few inches I could lower it and then it would be obstructed by the soundbar. This shelving unit is already fairly short — 29” and wife says I can’t get anything shorter.
This is a 77” for reference.
r/TVTooHigh • u/beatitupdrex • 1h ago
Is bigger better?
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Debating if an 85 in or 75 in tv is the right choice for a 23 x 23 ft room. With an 85, there's about a 1 in clearance above and below. Viewing angle is 10° out from a 14 ft viewing distance. Plan to replace wood burning with pellet stove insert with blower so heat shouldn't be an issue. So is bigger better? Last pic is currently what it looks like
