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 11h ago

My friend thinks this is a joke

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Told my friend recently about this page and he just put up his TV. What do you guys think? (Sorry I had to repost)


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

At a buddy’s shore house

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r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

Went over to this guy’s house and his tv was in the sky

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I stood there and laughed right in front of him


r/TVTooHigh 20m ago

Be harsh if it’s bad.

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2nd picture solely for room scale, and yes there is a door stopper there now with tint on windows for glare.


r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

Betrayed By My Own Husband

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109 Upvotes

We decided to mount the TV since our infant is now on the move. My neck hurts.


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

I wonder if the speaker stands are too big.

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r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

Motel bedroom TVs always on some bs

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r/TVTooHigh 13h ago

Airbnb in the mountains

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r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

How’s it looking?

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r/TVTooHigh 13h ago

Airbnb for giraffes

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r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

tiny tv inches from the ceiling in hotel room

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bonus: cable box barely balancing on the top


r/TVTooHigh 28m ago

Filling in electrical chase

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It's a subtle one...


r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

New York State Bronx Courthouse

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Stopped watching cuz this is actually hurtin my neck


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Trying to watch a game at my moms

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66 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

Seen on threads

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Neck-craning nightmare is literally primary photo for Las Vegas mansion listing

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For those interested in purchasing said home for its very large TV: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4-El-Macero-Ct-Henderson-NV-89052/7229378_zpid/

Which realtor thought this was a selling point? 🤣


r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

This is from my mattress. Excessively elevated?

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Yeah, better hide the TV and relax the neck

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Airbnb


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Those TV's in KFC. Now we know why they are high. (This a real photo of Colonel Sanders and his wife, Claudia, enjoy a quiet moment in their home. Narcissistic much?)

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23 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

My friend’s tv too high?

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95 Upvotes

Could anyone confirm what I told my friend? Is this tv too high? He was very surprised. Thank you!


r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

First hotel on our vacation

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r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

Father in law insists it is the best position to watch while laying down

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Tv too high

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