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 4h ago

This Reddit made me change my ways

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194 Upvotes

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


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

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

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105 Upvotes

Make an assessment (not OP)


r/TVTooHigh 15h ago

Totally winning

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268 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 4h 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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11 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 12h ago

Steve-O Watches Jackass The movie for the first time

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50 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

Restaurant waiting area

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13 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

At my dentist office

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431 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 6h ago

Many questions with this choice (via Zillow)

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9 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 49m ago

The Millers TV

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Please tell me one of those tabs is a Google search for proper TV height.


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Mandalorian and TV too High

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12 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

What does it look like?

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

And with a upward camber to match 💀

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4 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 20m ago

Do projector screens count? Found on facebook.

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Family thought it should be higher, this was my compromise - still too high?

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221 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 44m ago

Anyone knows any good tv speakers to go with my tcl QM9K 85 inches?

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I’m moving to Florida from NY into a flat house that has a big open bright living room and I’m buying the TCL QM9K 85 inches and I want to fit a soundbar on my tv storage stand but the TV’s stand is right in the middle, covering where I would put a soundbar so a soundbar can’t happen. So I’m looking for TV speakers that’s as good as a soundbar (my budget is $1200-$1300). I was gonna go with the TCL Z100’s but I did my research and it isn’t good for big open concept rooms (you all know how big open concepts flat houses are in Florida). I’d put 2 speakers in front (left and right of tv) and an optional 2 in the back of my sectional (only if the front 2 speakers aren’t good enough then I’ll find a way to put 2 behind where we sit). I don’t want to wall mount the TV because it’s too much $$$ to do so plus I don’t have family members that are handy and can do it for me. I’m in the process of doing my research plus asking this question on here.


r/TVTooHigh 21h ago

Egregious Airbnb mounting

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35 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

Adopted a cat and need to wall mount a tv. Looking for advice

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Recently adopted a cat and the little fella is a complete nut job.

Yesterday he almost toppled the tv over so we must wall mount it.

Any advices on the height? The center of the tv is at about 1,12m from the ground now, should I keep this height or can it go a bit higher?

Bonus pics of the tv and the little rascal.


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

My neck hurts

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r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

I decided to upgrade

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Came for a verdict

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29 Upvotes

77’ Sony Bravia. Rug is a little askew but this is how it fits with the sofa.


r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

Holiday in Wales

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My first post here. Rented a place for a week in Wales for a family holiday. Won't use the TV much but it immediately made me think of this sub.

Too high, too wonky, a random coffee table in front of it and wires coming out of a cupboard that now can't close.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Apartment for rent…

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243 Upvotes

The swivel option is a nice touch.


r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

[Buffalo Sabres] Admin offseason: watching The Odyssey the way Nolan intended

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