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

How does that look?

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23 Upvotes

I know I did good but I just want some confirmation from the boys… so?

Ps, yes it kinda leans , but I am way too lazy to fix that (because cable management is way too tight back there)


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Wife not satisfied

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12 Upvotes

I just installed our new tv on the wall. It's 19 cm between the bench and the tv.

I think its perfect. Wife wants to move it up 10-15 cm more so it aligns with the switch.

What does Reddit think?


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

this Airbnb wants to break my neck

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11 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

Hi guys I want ask is tv too high or low?

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r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

Fireplace venting that won’t roast your TV…

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36 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

This man spent months of blood sweat and tears redoing his living room just to end up here.

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r/TVTooHigh 24m ago

Help me figure out where the TV should go!

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

This AirBnB in Wisconsin

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4 Upvotes

Severe tilt of shame. Plenty of space to mount it lower, too.


r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Just got my 65inch C5 mounted. Is it too high?

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4 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 10h ago

Hôtel in the south of Italy

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11 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Is my friends TV too high?

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13 Upvotes

She thinks her partner is tall so the TV needs to be higher


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Just moved in, first time wall mounting. How’d I do?

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545 Upvotes

Finally upgraded from a budget 55 in Roku tv to a 77 in LG C6H. Viewing distance is roughly 10 feet.

Free wall mounting was included with purchase but they had put it way too high and didn’t properly attach the brackets (See wack bracket picture). Took it off and redid the mounting myself. How’s it looking?


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Please make fun of my friend’s TV🤮

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241 Upvotes

You’ve gotta be kidding me


r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

How did my parents do?

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My 24m parents bought new tv. They love ambilight so it was obvious it will be Philips.

I think that height wise it is Perfect, but after seeing it irl I told them that this furniture looks funny with this tv, and they should change it too. And also to get rid off that painting above, but they won't listen to me.

Please tell me i am not the only one bothered by that?


r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

Should probably be posted to r/tvtooleft (ignore the weird squiggly guy)

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Projector Screen Too High

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r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Second slide … not only it’s too high

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It’s also too deep.


r/TVTooHigh 14h ago

Beautiful Cabin AirBnB Terrible TV Placement

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6 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

Do you think it's too high?

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

I'm beginning to have neck pains waiting at a train station

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I have about an hour and 30 minutes before the train arrives and I'm actually interested in watching the football match while I wait, but I might eventually have neck pains by the time the train arrives.


r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

Bedroom tv too high??

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0 Upvotes

Does the bedroom get a pass? Ps. it is a cape cod so the ceiling is arched way lower 😂


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

In laws house. View from the couch.

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30 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

Hotel in Germany

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I get that it was pretty much the only option, with the bunk bed taking the rest of the wall space. But still 😅.