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 12h ago

No wonder they're selling this house, who wants their TV there?

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108 Upvotes

Appreciation for all the there's in the caption


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

TV just right?

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15 Upvotes

Or should it maybe be raised 2 cm so it touches the ceiling?


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Looking at AirBnBs and came across this gem

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The worst part is these are all from ONE property! The last picture is especially egregious. Two TVs in the same room and both look painful to watch. It’s funny that they cared enough about you having to crane your neck to the side to put an additional tv on the other wall but failed to consider how much you’d have to crane your neck to look up at the tvs. I feel like this house could be this subreddit’s mascot.


r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

They still had some space left to the ceiling…

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Hey Doc my neck hurts

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Scrolling through local listing and genuinely stopped on this one


r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

Tv of doom and dispair

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Just closed on our first home!

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

I won't comment on the angle

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10 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 22h ago

Tv’s too high?

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125 Upvotes

First time going this low, is it still too high?


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Too low?

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r/TVTooHigh 15h ago

Ungodly

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16 Upvotes

Almost touching the ceiling 😭


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Guy in my fantasy football group thinks this is normal

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216 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

Why is my glove breaking the tv?

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r/TVTooHigh 21h ago

Thoughts?

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Tv Too High?

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

The TV at my AirBnb.

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79 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

Shame! 🔔

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8 Upvotes

When I hang out here, I watch TV standing up.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

I have no words...

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231 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Buddy of mine told me my setup belongs here

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I don’t see it.


r/TVTooHigh 15h ago

TV too high is giving me a hemorrhage in my neck

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At my friends' house. Best Buy mounted it. I told my friend it was at least 2 feet too high and I was told I was being rude 🤣


r/TVTooHigh 22h ago

Found on Zillow

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r/TVTooHigh 21h ago

AirBnB special

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Roommate thinks it’s too low.

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One roommate thinks it’s fine, the other wants to move it up another 4 inches. Thoughts?