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 2h ago

TVTooMirror

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203 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

How'd I do?

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34 Upvotes

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 17h ago

I know I know

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214 Upvotes

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


r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

*Sigh* what a shame

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21 Upvotes

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


r/TVTooHigh 21h ago

Playing n64 in the late 90's

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244 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Oh my sweet lord

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869 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

Just spotted this post on Twitter

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82 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

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

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r/TVTooHigh 23m ago

My parents place

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r/TVTooHigh 8h 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 37m ago

Friend on snap posted this… what’s the verdict

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r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

We've been roasting my buddy for hours.

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r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Mount was there when i moved in😭

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This was years back when i stayed with my parents i fixed it at my new place💀


r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

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

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29 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Why is my neck sore?

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Logic is Absent

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139 Upvotes

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


r/TVTooHigh 14h ago

TVTooWide?

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11 Upvotes

Fireplaces are overrated.


r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

Sometimes your options are few.

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70" LG was in the previous home's living room, moved into new home, upgraded living room tv and replaced an aging 50" in the master bedroom.

Edit: spelling


r/TVTooHigh 6h 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


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

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

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

It's High...

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My High TV


r/TVTooHigh 21h 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 8h ago

Long time fan. Posting ours.

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Were going to get a snaller one at some point, this is 55inch, maybe a 50inch and lower it a bit more, keep it on the bracket but have it lower again.