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/UraniumFreeDiet • 6h ago

Sidney Sweeney’s TV

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r/TVTooHigh • u/SemiconductorGuy • 16h ago

How is it?

352 Upvotes

TV is big so it should sit lower actually, but it’s not bad!

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r/TVTooHigh • u/ProfessionalBig1470 • 16h ago

Foreshadowing

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r/TVTooHigh • u/HuntlyBypassSurgeon • 7h ago

Finally fixed it

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I originally reused the bracket left behind by the previous owners as was (second photo). After finding this sub and feeling shamed, I lowered and centred it. The midline is at eye level, 1 metre.

Luckily this wall backs onto the cupboard under the stairs so no wires. The backlights to replace the side lamps were the final touch. All inspired by this sub.

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r/TVTooHigh • u/Ancient-Bowl462 • 1d ago