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 • • 17h ago

Remember why you’re here.

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Taken from a tv mount installation guide sheet.


r/TVTooHigh • • 44m ago

My family is calling me crazy, but I swear it is too high.

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Help me…


r/TVTooHigh • • 15h ago

oof

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r/TVTooHigh • • 11h ago

Wife "Upgraded" out tv console

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I told her it would be way to high but I was overruled lol. Previous perfectly fine console shown to the left...


r/TVTooHigh • • 8h ago

Bedroom tv

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Just got a new dresser. is my tv too high when laying down?


r/TVTooHigh • • 9h ago

Tv in a random cabin smh

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r/TVTooHigh • • 12h ago

those reflections from the ceiling lights on the screen

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r/TVTooHigh • • 1d ago

Juuuuuuust a tad too high

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I almost sniped my smoke detector hanging this up


r/TVTooHigh • • 18h ago

Double Neck Breaker

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r/TVTooHigh • • 15h ago

The Weekend Builder

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Straight to jail


r/TVTooHigh • • 16h ago

I found this gem on an estate agent site

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r/TVTooHigh • • 8h ago

Too high

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Tv in my buddies apartment, let him know it’s too high.


r/TVTooHigh • • 16h ago

A gallery light ties it into the room…

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These people need to be stopped!


r/TVTooHigh • • 15h ago

For your consideration. Center is a bit about eye level, but it seems TV entertainment center manufacturers don’t care about this subreddit.

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r/TVTooHigh • • 2d ago

Okay

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r/TVTooHigh • • 1d ago

How did I do?

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Console is 40cm height, gap between console and tv is 13cm.


r/TVTooHigh • • 16h ago

Looking at buying this house

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How would you fix the living room tv height?


r/TVTooHigh • • 13h ago

Too high and too behind

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r/TVTooHigh • • 1d ago

My dads tv

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My neck hurts after 15 min


r/TVTooHigh • • 1d ago

Just went to visit my bros new apartment

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What do you guys think?


r/TVTooHigh • • 21h ago

TVs too high

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r/TVTooHigh • • 1d ago

We doin this right (+cat bonus)

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r/TVTooHigh • • 1d ago

thoughts on my friend’s tv?

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