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/jeff-portnoys-cousin • 5h ago

Settle an argument with my wife

67 Upvotes

She says it is too low but I feel like it’s just about perfect. What does the internet think?

178 comments

r/TVTooHigh • u/darxtorm • 11h ago

you can now fish in VR and still watch your actual TV

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127 Upvotes

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Quiet-Display7689 • 3h ago

verdict?

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22 Upvotes

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Cozmic1 • 8h ago

Found on Zillow

54 Upvotes

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r/TVTooHigh • u/delweezy • 2h ago

Brothers house. What do you think?

17 Upvotes

It’s 9ft off the ground

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r/TVTooHigh • u/dune-storm • 2h ago

Pass / fail

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r/TVTooHigh • u/ShedHed_ • 23h ago

My wife just gave birth to our first baby

578 Upvotes

Thought of this subreddit. That is all

Edit : i didnt know this subreddit was filled with such sassy and serious tv placement connoisseurs lmao. Ik why its high. Ik its technically “too” high. Just humble bragging about my first beautiful baby boy bc im bored and the tv’s made me think of this subreddit. You guys are funny tho so color me entertained 😂

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Sweet_Entrepreneur66 • 5h ago

Before and After… how did I do??

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7 Upvotes

I’m pretty happy with it but recommendations welcome as always!

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Jared_Seymour • 17h ago

how’d i do?

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69 Upvotes

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r/TVTooHigh • u/General_Duh • 6h ago

My friends’s Airbnb

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Everythinggistakennn • 9m ago

75 or 85

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Viewing distance: 12-13 ft
Width of tv wall: 9.7 ft
Height of tv wall: 8 ft

The 85 inch tv would be maybe 1-2 inches shorter on width each side than fireplace, and from top red line to bottom red line.
The center of tv would be 57 inches off ground

The 75 inch tv would be maybe 5-6 inches shorter on width each side than fireplace, and from line right below the top red line to bottom red line still
The center of tv would be 54 inches off ground

I know 54 is already high, but given the viewing distance, I don’t feel either are horrific. And the 85 would just be bigger(obviously lol) and align nearly perfect with fireplace. Does it go up too high towards the ceiling?

I have my fireplace about 10 inches off floor, and leaving 8 inches between fireplace and tv( don’t plan too heat, but left it for proper spacing, no sound bar will go under.

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Waddo01 • 20h ago

Even Kurt angle couldn't watch it

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Expensive-Delay-9790 • 1h ago

vrbo tv

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New build so the mantle could have been designed to be lower. Love this place but ow… hard to watch anything.

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r/TVTooHigh • u/MeatMtn88 • 5h ago

Wife wants it mounted on wall, i think it would be too high.

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I could mount it exactly where it is, but what’s the point of that at this point? Keep it on the feet are that one, the outlet is above it so there’s no cords on the mantle for cable management.

Thoughts?

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r/TVTooHigh • u/jpczcaya • 19h ago

The highest I’ve seen in real life

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19 Upvotes

~~Banana~~ video for scale

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r/TVTooHigh • u/rVintageRKO • 1d ago

Dang. I may have messed up. Thoughts?

221 Upvotes

Just installed this 75 incher. It maybe needs to be a couple of inches lower. Thoughts?

Edit: This room is not yet finished if you (judging from the comments) couldn't tell so furniture placement and props are not finalised. Secondly the reason the tv is not standing on my beautiful bespoke console is because the surface is too narrow for the tv legs. It is however a perfect for my jbl 1000 soundbar and my pet rocks to sit on

Edit 2: I love how divided this community is lmao. Reading the comments is really entertaining yall, keep em coming

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r/TVTooHigh • u/FingerPatient8528 • 7h ago