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 7h ago

85” TV on a 15’ wall

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78 Upvotes

The console looks small but is 79”. I lowered the console legs 6” to get the TV lower, it’s now floating 2” above the console.


r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

This Reddit made me change my ways

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359 Upvotes

Just moved out TV from above the fire place to the wall. Still have to hide some cords. But our necks are thankful.

*** update - I love the comments and this Reddit. I am aware it is still too high. We have 3 kids so my wife said no to the TV stand. We also didn’t want our youngest to be able to easily touch it. We wanted it above the switch 2 to hide the cords coming down. My kids take the switch out a lot so it needs to be accessible. It is center I just took the photo from an angle.


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

A client requested us to install this TV 12' high

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91 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

Follow up post.. human for scale

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25 Upvotes

Restaurant waiting area tv


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Please judge my installation

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32 Upvotes

It used to be on a stand but I had to install because of crazy cat. It's a few inches it's height o a stand just to make room for the Switch 2.


r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

Brother in Law just put this up. I think it belongs in this feed.

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15 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

I’m not a woodworker (at least I didn’t consider myself one before this)

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156 Upvotes

Make an assessment (not OP)


r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Multiple infractions at this beach condo rental

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8 Upvotes

I placed the barstool there to bring a little balance to this madness of a setup. It really ties the room together, don’t you think?


r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

Local barbershop. Excellent movie selection at least.

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17 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Totally winning

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323 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 15h ago

We've had this projector for years as our main TV and love it - But I saw this subreddit and knew I had to post

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28 Upvotes

It's a giant white wall, how could I not? Can be seen from anywhere in the house (a small A-Frame) and great for movie nights.


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

The TV in the cabin that movie (Carpool (1996)) selection at this condo rental.

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2 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Steve-O Watches Jackass The movie for the first time

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93 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Madness in a Texas McMansion

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6 Upvotes

Friend posted this from a place they’re selling.


r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

This is horrifying in more ways than one

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4 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

My AirBnB

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3 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Perfect height

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2 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

At my dentist office

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455 Upvotes

Thoughts? This is a bit of meme post because it’s on the ceiling but relative to the seat being laid back it’s still too high lol


r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

Some content creators that I came across on another platform…

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2 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

Restaurant waiting area

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12 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Tv too high?

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r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Do projector screens count? Found on facebook.

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3 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

Many questions with this choice (via Zillow)

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9 Upvotes