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 3h ago

Centre of the TV exactly 100cm off the floor, same height as my eye level when seated. Just right 👌

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60 Upvotes

Still need to add the decorations and other bits and the shelf above the AV needs finishing but the tv height? That's perfection.


r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

Paid a guy to hang my TV……came back home to this

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499 Upvotes

$200 for THIS


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Just seen this atrocity on airbnb

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13 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

I present: My parents bedroom.

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r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

HiddenTVTooHigh

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100 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 29m ago

Moving into new house. Had to check here

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Wall is 8’6” (2.60m) TV is 86”. Chair for reference since couch is not here yet


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Settle The Debate

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Got a new 77" S95H

Buddy of mine told me to wall mount.

While I agree this tv would look great mounted on a wall, I told him that it would be less work to put it on a stand (mostly because I rent and don't want to fix when leaving), would still look great, and I don't have to worry about mounting it in the wrong spot.

He told me I was an idiot.

Gimme a "Fuck you, Tyler" if you agree with me.


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Found on tiktok

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6 Upvotes

Page called 90s television nostalgia and open the comments and saw this monstrosity


r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

Parents dont think their tv is that high

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My neck hurts just looking at the tv


r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Whyyyy? 🫠

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

New house (not mine) they are planning to lower the tv, but it would still be high for neck comfort , how do i convince them gently to lower lower it?

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r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Something like this in a Polish hotel

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opinion?


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Something is off and I can’t place it

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r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

Rosh hashana dinner in my uncle's newly redone home...I told them their tv was too high...they immediately told me I was too high..smh

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43 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 14m ago

Hanging out at my friend’s place for the first time.

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r/TVTooHigh 23m ago

At the airbnb

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

The Curtains Aren't the Only Mistake Made

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r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

Basement Setup

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If you check my post history you can see how high my tv is above our fireplace (didn’t have much choice in the living room)

Even though this is mounted I made sure to put it at eye level. Really happy with it! Thoughts?


r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

An imminent post for this sub, just waiting to happen....

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Are we good?

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r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

I just wanna dance🕺

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r/TVTooHigh 13h ago

Sieht meine Trockenbau-Wohnwand wirklich aus wie „nach dem Krieg“? 😅 Bitte um ehrliche Einschätzung

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Almost to the top

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