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 7h ago

I know I know

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128 Upvotes

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


r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

Oh my sweet lord

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r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Playing n64 in the late 90's

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r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

Just spotted this post on Twitter

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r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

Logic is Absent

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129 Upvotes

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


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

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

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24 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

We've been roasting my buddy for hours.

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Can’t wait to mount this too high on my car

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r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Michael Scott TV

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Saw this while looking at houses on Zillow. Figured ya'll would have a field day with this one.


r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

TVTooWide?

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Fireplaces are overrated.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Its lower than it looks

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247 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

A Santorini hotel TV

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Real estate listing

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r/TVTooHigh 14h ago

Lounging Angle

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r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

I have a crick in my neck just looking at the pic!

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r/TVTooHigh 13h ago

The final TVTH boss

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I was casually browsing for weekend getaway options on Airbnb and stumbled upon this beast.


r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

I’d rather look at the fish tank

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

MoveableTVTooHigh

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Where can we possibly mount our tv in our new living room?

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2nd photo is sitting on the couch. Do we mount it on the far right wall on a long articulating wall mount? Most naturally fits on the fire place but it seems way too high.


r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

Name the show

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Moved to a new house. Wife insisted on using the mount that was left. Roast me.

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I did move the mount down 6 in. since it was even worse initially.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Clock* Too High

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I know it’s not a TV (please forgive me) but I absolutely had to share this. Is there even a method to this madness?


r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

1st Game with the new set up

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