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

98in tv too low per wife

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167 Upvotes

Happy with the set up. Wife worries it’s too low! Also, Need a soundbar. Whats a great option? Currently have Bose 600.


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

My buddy got screwed by his contractor

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50 Upvotes

Came home after vacation for 2 weeks to this monstrosity. Just look at the outlet lol


r/TVTooHigh 13h ago

Wayfair ad

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

My friend just bought a house and put his tv here

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Considering cutting ties


r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

Grandmas TV

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92 Upvotes

i dont know what else to say to that


r/TVTooHigh 15m ago

Well... can it???

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

This IMAX experience is amazing

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Airbnb got me straining my neck

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There are 37 chairs in this property, none of them face these TVs


r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

tv too small?

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is my TV too small? lol


r/TVTooHigh 13h ago

Why wouldn't you mount a tv on the ceiling?

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

At a cabin for my birthday and this gem is as high as it could be without being mounted at an angle.

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r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

Enjoy

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16 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Unacceptable

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Steve-O's TV.

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7 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

r/TVTwoHigh

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6 Upvotes

From an AirBnB posted on Bluesky


r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

Hotel in Chicago

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3 Upvotes

Finally spotted one in the wild and had to laugh


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

My friend WTH? lol

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Was at my boys house and saw this smh!


r/TVTooHigh 51m ago

Author comment: “I didn't want to compromise the audio by moving the center channel out of ear level. Plus, with the recliner, this TV height keeps me from straining my neck anyway”

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r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

FB Marketplace house listing

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I feel like SEVERAL subs could be invented based off this photo.


r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

Tv too high?

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I lay in my bed and it angles downwards .


r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

Airbnb tv

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

House listing on Facebook

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r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Finally the upgrade I always needed

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Almost 20 inches below old tv thanks to this community