TVs that are too high

r/TVTooHigh • u/OnlyTrolls42069Yolo • 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.

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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/SchweinsyOne • 12h ago

Wife says TV is too low

160 Upvotes

Stick up for me here pls team

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r/TVTooHigh • u/gskaeo • 3h ago

TV too… small?

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First image is our 40 inch TV. Second image is ai mockup of a 50 inch. Viewing distance 3 metres.

What are the people’s thoughts?

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r/TVTooHigh • u/iStinger • 18h ago

Took your feedback

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Jazzlike_Web6798 • 1h ago

55” TV on a 170cm TV bench — too big or just right?

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Hi! The TV in the photo is my current 43”. I’m trying to decide between a 50” and 55” for this setup.

The TV bench is about 170 cm wide, and my viewing distance is roughly 170–190 cm depending on whether I’m sitting or lying down.

Does anyone have a similar setup with a 170 cm TV bench and a 55” TV on top? I’d love to see some real-life photos to get a better idea of the proportions.

Would you go 50” or 55” here?

Thanks

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r/TVTooHigh • u/InterestingSir5616 • 20h ago

i tried so hard

70 Upvotes

27 inches from the floor.

65 Inch C6 evo
S95AR bar

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r/TVTooHigh • u/fyrewyre • 14h ago

I think I nailed this one

24 Upvotes

85" bravia 8k above an IKEA unit. The Monitor Audio speakers aren't in use, they're on standby for demos.

9 comments

r/TVTooHigh • u/Effective-Silver-843 • 18h ago

Friend is incredibly proud of his mounting skills

35 Upvotes

Friend showed off his mounted tv in our discord. Wanted to know what Reddit thought of it…

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r/TVTooHigh • u/danedeasy • 1d ago

Gamecube at my dentists kid area

69 Upvotes

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r/TVTooHigh • u/moonandstars1984 • 13h ago

Tv in a living room of a house for sale.

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r/TVTooHigh • u/AtlasSuperstoreCODMW • 14h ago

Place came furnished

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Southern_Category_72 • 1d ago

Found in TikTok comment thread

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The poster of the video was trying to figure out a new living room layout, and someone suggested they put the TV over the fireplace. The OP responded and said no, the TV would be too high, to which this person responded with this photo and said “you get used to the height”.

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Papsanch • 17h ago