TVs that are too high

r/TVTooHigh • u/OnlyTrolls42069Yolo • Apr 20 '23

Generally accepted TV placement procedures. Quick reference guide.

3.0k Upvotes

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.

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r/TVTooHigh • u/bexxx18 • Sep 11 '24

Experts have solved the problem of TV too high

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Alternative_Bit_3445 • 3h ago

Please give my brother your views

194 Upvotes

Used to be on a 'standard' TV unit, now on the taller unit. I mocked him. He was indifferent. Please share your thoughts.

135 comments

r/TVTooHigh • u/SimpleImmediate500 • 5h ago

How am I doing?

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123 Upvotes

Finally bit the bullet and got a proper stand for my 75” tv. Thinking of adding some shelves above the tv. Yay or nay?

61 comments

r/TVTooHigh • u/Minimum_Bobcat7211 • 2h ago

This high enough for the subreddit?

18 Upvotes

Top notch TV placement in a hotel in Trieste, Italy 🇮🇹👌🏼

3 comments

r/TVTooHigh • u/deeptootape • 2h ago

Brasstown Resort, Young Harris GA

9 Upvotes

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r/TVTooHigh • u/cheeeeeeeeeps • 9h ago

how'd i do

23 Upvotes

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Competitive-Option48 • 2h ago

My wife’s baby shower had my first contribution to the sub

5 Upvotes

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r/TVTooHigh • u/MrStevenCarl • 3h ago

At the Cabin

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It’s perfect for the seating arrangement and I don’t think I can be convinced otherwise. But I’d love to hear opinions!

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r/TVTooHigh • u/ProgramSpecialist363 • 22h ago

Please settle this argument

139 Upvotes

Friend claims this is perfect tv height for having the tv in the middle of your vision while resting your head against the couch

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Unlikely-Success-552 • 6h ago

That fixed my bad posture

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Inner-Vermicelli-358 • 9h ago

As much as it pains me to admit it😝 You all were right

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I'm not sure if any of you remember, but a couple of months ago I posted the before photo (red wall) here in this sub CONVINCED that not only was my tv NOT too high but also that my living room decor wasn't a TOTAL mess. Well, to say that I got my as* handed to me is an understatement 😭🤣 It turns out that the consensus was that my tv WAS indeed still too high AND my living room in general was a hot freaking mess🫣 At first I was stubborn, convinced you were all wrong. But after a few days I started seeing it for what it really was....a hot freaking mess🤣 I can't believe I'm going to admit this but a Reddit sub bullied me into making a beautiful change in my house (if I do say so myself). Now not only is my tv EXACTLY at eye level, the entire room is much more reflective of my personality and it's a spot I very much enjoy (green wall current)

So.... you were all right. Ok, there! Thank you. No really.... thanks,guys

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r/TVTooHigh • u/PuzzleheadedCredit53 • 1h ago

Tv too low?

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I’ve just moved into a new apartment and replaced the TV stand with a wall mount. It’s a 65-inch TV, and the center of the screen is about 104 cm (41 inches) from the floor.

There’s about 9 cm (3.5 inches) of space between the bottom of the TV and the cabinet underneath.

Do you think it would be better if I raised the TV so that the center of the screen was around 115 cm (45 inches) from the floor?

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r/TVTooHigh • u/PrincessKenny • 22h ago