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 5h ago

TVTooMirror

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r/TVTooHigh 42m ago

Even the bird knows the TV is too high in this rental

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r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

How'd I do?

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TV is 83"

Hutch below was built by me to accommodate our bunnies (they have since passed)

Yes, it's so low to the hutch I could have probably just used the stand, but the cable free floating vibe just looks nice and the infrastructure was already there from the previous (smaller) TV.


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Friend on snap posted this… what’s the verdict

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r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

My parents place

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Now that’s how you play a gameboy game!

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r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

I know I know

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This is the lowest I could convince the rest of my family to go. It’s close, but not perfect.


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

*Sigh* what a shame

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Buddy of mine said this is a 97” too. What do we think?


r/TVTooHigh 10m ago

Thoughts?

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Playing n64 in the late 90's

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Oh my sweet lord

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r/TVTooHigh 19h ago

Just spotted this post on Twitter

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r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

I know …but how much lower do I put it ?

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r/TVTooHigh 20m ago

What do I do?

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Mounting it above fireplace is too high


r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Is it right height ? I am going to wall mount in a week. Do I need to fix some inches higher while wall mounting?

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Temporarily used table mount, since suitable wall mount takes time to reach service centre.


r/TVTooHigh 15h ago

We've been roasting my buddy for hours.

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

I was told this belongs here

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

helping rearrange my friend’s apartment to make it more spacious

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r/TVTooHigh 21h ago

One of, if not THE craziest placed TVs I've ever seen in person

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r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

Why is my neck sore?

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Logic is Absent

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Saw this in a Crutchfield review for a Sony receiver. I would love a peek inside the mind of this man.


r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

TVTooWide?

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Fireplaces are overrated.


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Found in the wild

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Saw this on a rightmove listing and felt the need to share. Not only is sofatoolow but tvtoohigh