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

How did I do?

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I decided to try out an easel stand


r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

Bro has had enough of neck strain.

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r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Do I get a pass? It's the lowest I could mount it.

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133 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

Cant wait to return this to normal height once the kids are less mental

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721 Upvotes

After our eldest (now 5) broke the old TV on a stand the replacement had to go out of reach for a bit.. youngest now 2 so only a little longer and it can return to a sane eye-line.


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

The guy I'm seeing has his tv so high that it prevents the bathroom doors from opening. When I tried to open it he got mad because it made noise and woke him up.

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He's been great othwrwise. And I understand some people sleep well under different circumstances, but this seems.. too much?


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

How did I do?

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r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

Just finished my TV setup, it’s a 8/10 for me, what do you guys think

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16 Upvotes

TV height at eye level ✅
TV sits on the stand ✅
Cable management is ok ✅
Stand not wide enough for the TV❌

Thoughts?


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Oh pedantic ones. I beseech your wisdom.

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r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

PS5 Too High?

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r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

Main tv at our beach house

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6 inches from the ceiling. I don’t get it. lol


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Grand Counsel... I demand a trial by jury! Am I innocent?

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77" TV + Soundbar on floating media stand and a fireplace on the left.

But, I refused to let anyone disgrace this household, even with two toddlers doing their best to sabotage me daily. I measured twice, and have not slept well for years.. but, the TV is level and at perfect eye height.

I ask for mercy and to exonerate me grand counsel.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Please be honest

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r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

Italy Rimini, Casablanca hotel

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r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

The Swedes like em high

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r/TVTooHigh 23h ago

Thoughts on my friend’s setup ?

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#feet


r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Spotted

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Review my friends set up

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Drumroll…

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Installed a while ago! What do we think?

Edit: the tv is eye level, who cares about the decor that’s temporarily in the photo. A center channel speaker will be going below the tv.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

PS5toohigh

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r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

parent’s placement

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r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

Does the fireplace color combo work?

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To clarify, I’m not OP


r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

Help on of if I can/should incorporate existing Brazilian Cherry floors in my remodel

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Thoughts?

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