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 8h 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 2h ago

PS5toohigh

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51 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

TV in the Airbnb I rented

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60 Upvotes

Gave me a headache to look at it even when turned off.


r/TVTooHigh 53m ago

Thoughts?

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Saw this in a real estate listing

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56 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

First tv in my first flat!

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64 Upvotes

New flat so it’s a work in progress. Hoping to get a nice plant in the left corner. Let me know what you guys think about the height.


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

I am in an Airbnb and brought my PS5, I am horrified

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29 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Do we like projector screens?

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16 Upvotes

I'm almost certain this is the perfect height. You be the judge.


r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

Posted on r/HomeDecorating

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19 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

How did i do #tvtoohigh

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31 Upvotes

Oppinons? Lg oled C1 65 inch. Tv is on eye level


r/TVTooHigh 13m ago

Tv placement?

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What do you think about tv placement. It looks a tad high but the cabinet is also only 20” tall.


r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

Why people put their tv too high

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

I simply do not understand

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House I’m working on this house and the room is where the mud room would be in a nice house. For reference this house sold for over 1.2m


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

At my grandparents' house. What do you think?

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390 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

Is this right? I'm used to having the TV higher, so it feels low.

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39 Upvotes

I followed this subreddit's rules, but it feels slightly too low since I am sitting reclined. It is permanently mounted into a brick wall now. The bottom of the TV is 23 inches from the floor, it is a 65" TV.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

I Believe this is Ok

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I set it lower than what felt normal standing up but center of line of sight when sitting down. I was worried it might look goofy but I think it came out ok. What do you guys think? (Also ignore the placeholder cabinet. I only put it there to block the cables from my kids.)

Quick edit: the tv is 85”


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Where to put TV???

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These are listing photos for a house I may ultimately buy. Where in the world would the TV go?! Obviously, I’m not trying to put the TV above the fireplace (ie, where it is in the photos). Help!


r/TVTooHigh 18h ago

Where would you put a TV in this room?

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

Got a bigger TV but the anchor points are way off

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I really dont want to re-drill this shit again


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Suggestions Pls

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Currently the centre of 65" tv is at 48", viewing height 42". Is it too high? If so can I lower to 42" or 40". 21" is the height of cabinet


r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

Is my TV too high?

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21 Upvotes

Please be gentle…


r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

First TV

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Bought my first home with my girlfriend at 23. I really enjoy heaving good audio and visuals when watching movies. Got an OLED 65” paired with Dali speakers and Marantz audio system.

Girlfriend wanted that table with the plants on the right. I like it, because it hides the Wi-Fi but it feels a bit cluttered. How do we like this setup? Was thinking about a third speaker on top, but that might be too much?


r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

rented a cottage and the tv was at the top of the wall lol

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