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 • • 6h ago

Brewers Watch Party

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Let's Go Crew


r/TVTooHigh • • 12h ago

hate that I discovered this sub

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r/TVTooHigh • • 8h ago

Kid did the right thing

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r/TVTooHigh • • 6h ago

I think we did it just right

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r/TVTooHigh • • 7h ago

I am returning asking the council for forgiveness

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I posted here a week ago https://www.reddit.com/r/TVTooHigh/s/Y06jUKdPcj

I got fairly flamed and dropped the tv as fair as possible without seeing power and data points. Tv unit is also much lower now. I know it's not perfect but I'm trying.


r/TVTooHigh • • 1h ago

is this going to look ridiculous?

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please ignore the tiny tv mounted way too high already on the wall. my dad was able to get this bigger one for free and says itll work and totally not look ridiculous, and yeah, technically itll fit, but just barely. can someone please tell me if this is a terrible mistake before we buy a new mount for it, or if we should look for something in the middle? and yes, I know the tv should be sitting on the shelf. but the rest of the walls are windows and I cannot put my record player anywhere else so its gonna be this way. sorry.


r/TVTooHigh • • 9h ago

What do y'all think?

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r/TVTooHigh • • 7h ago

How do?

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Drain weasel for scale.


r/TVTooHigh • • 11h ago

feels right

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r/TVTooHigh • • 15h ago

Is this a little too low? I think it needs to be higher

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(I have a reason for this monstrosity I swear)


r/TVTooHigh • • 5h ago

Spiderman Original PS5 game.

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r/TVTooHigh • • 5h ago

Should I start a fight?

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bf mounted the tv…


r/TVTooHigh • • 24m ago

5.1 System With Tall Center Channel?

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I am an audiophile with a 5.1 system. My center channel speaker stands ~8 inches tall. If I place the center channel at ideal listening position of ear level on the same stand as my TV it will block a good 1/4 of the bottom of the screen. I've heard the center of the TV screen should be eye level. How can I balance ideal listening position and ideal viewing position without blocking a huge portion of my picture? I currently have the television on a 28 inch desk with the center channel on a side table below the screen at ear level.


r/TVTooHigh • • 1h ago

Running / Fishing Wire for a new Outlet (for TV and sound bar)

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r/TVTooHigh • • 1h ago

Despite the circumstances, still too high.

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r/TVTooHigh • • 2h ago

Sometimes cats.

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Too high? These dudes kept blocking our TV when it was on the console. Something about sitting on the soundbar jollies them.

I hit a nail plate on the last pilot hole so I had to raise it up more than I wanted. At least it solved the biggest problem.


r/TVTooHigh • • 2h ago

Dad wasn’t paying attention while baby hit the TV screen

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r/TVTooHigh • • 3h ago

What do you think? Settle the debate.

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r/TVTooHigh • • 3h ago

Hotel TV is terrible

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Staying in a hotel. Watching the office and feeling like Michael Scott


r/TVTooHigh • • 4h ago

I've failed yall.

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i know.... its too high....


r/TVTooHigh • • 4h ago

Fireplace

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Too high. I suggested re-doing their entire beautiful basement and doing corner fireplace and TV lower.


r/TVTooHigh • • 1d ago

My friends are starting a new chapter in their life. Moved to Florida, mounted a tv. 😬

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r/TVTooHigh • • 14h ago

I have an argument

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My friend sent a picture of when he was watching a show. That started an argument. I say his tv is too high. Then he started to say my tv in my bedroom is too high. I say his is to high and mine is ok for a bedroom where you lay on your back.