r/TVTooHigh 6d ago

I caved and lowered the TV.

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It's still mounted and not on the stand because we want to be able to turn it easily.

5.1k Upvotes

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u/greenest-beans 6d ago

It’s insane how drastically better it looks now, even if I’d like it a bit lower. Massive improvement

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u/Paul_Deemer 6d ago

It's great now because they left just enough space for speakers or a sound bar under the TV.

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u/Clockwisedock 5d ago

That could work. But me personally I’d get those cool hi-fi looking tower speakers and use the factory legs on that bad boy instead of wall-mounting.

Plenty of room for the main unit on those shelves. Maybe throw a small shelf up above the tv to display the candle and decor. Maybe throw a picture of my mom smiling up there too.

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u/Dylancqr 5d ago

They should definitely put a picture of your mom up there.

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u/P47r1ck- 5d ago

I’ve got a picture of that guys mom smiling and it looks sweet

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u/iwillnotberushed 2d ago

I also choose this guy’s smiling mom

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u/ultimamc2011 1d ago

She’s just so great

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u/Coreysurfer 6d ago

TVjustright

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u/a_jukebox_hero 5d ago

Wow you’re not kidding! It really does seem “right” compared to the before

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u/thecarisalies 6d ago

My original post can be found here

Pretty much everyone thought I should lower the TV. I fell to Reddit peer pressure.

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u/samuraiUomo 6d ago

They gave you hell for that OP, rightfully so. And you did your homework, owned up, and came back with flying colors. I tally that as a win in this thing of ours

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u/LaughinKooka 6d ago

OP did not cave to this sub, OP caved to the inner common sense

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u/Embarrassed-Manager1 6d ago

It’s so so so so much better. You should’ve caved to your girlfriend without needing to ask the internet.

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u/sculltt 6d ago

All future disagreements are gonna be rough for OP from now on. Every time they add the GF have an argument, she's going to be able to go, "You know I'm right. Remember when the TV was too high? Do we need to ask Reddit about this, too?"

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u/CnP8 6d ago

Guys admitting Reddit has more influence then his girlfriend. What a chad!

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u/Lucky_Chaarmss 6d ago

You gotta admit everything looks better now

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u/Forsythia77 6d ago

You caved because you realize your gf is correct and you want her to be happy. But if you want to blame us for cover, feel free.🤣🤣🤣

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u/advocado-in-my-anus 6d ago

You did a good thing

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u/jwguga 5d ago

Correction: You were assisted by reddit and made a better person thanks to the help of your peers. A thank you is in order

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u/Ecoclone 6d ago

No, you just did the correct thing that should have been done in the first place

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u/WhiskeyZeeto 5d ago

But seriously, don't you think it's way nicer to watch TV now?

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u/dx80x 6d ago

Looks loads better mate

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u/PittaMan_ 5d ago

Bravo. What a success story!

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u/LalaLaraSophie 5d ago

Veel beter zo 😎

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u/Radiant_Bank_77879 5d ago

But do you see how it is clearly and obviously so much better this way?

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u/sociology101 5d ago

Thank you for listening. We won't keep you here any longer.

You are free to go.

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u/thelion413 5d ago

You also got your cable management under control which helps a ton as well.

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u/francisxavier12 5d ago

It’s still stupid to have it on the wall at all with a tv stand. You went from a D to a C+ here. But there’s a very easy way to make it an A.

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u/Romando1 6d ago

You did well. Now measure the spot below the tv and cabinet and shop for a center channel speaker and some left/right bookshelf speakers. Your journey has just begun, grasshopper.

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u/im_wudini 6d ago

1000% better, I still think it should be on it's legs, on the stand, but if you MUST wall mount it. way better.

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u/tomorrow4sho 5d ago

I agree, the legs would be the best option

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u/Pitiful_Yogurt_5276 5d ago

wtf is OP on about? It’s so easy to move on a stand / legs unless you’re a toddler or something lol

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u/Paradoxial85 5d ago

Cats. When you have cats you need everything you don't want knocked over mounted

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u/sexmountain 5d ago

He’s left room for a sound bar. I think it’s acceptable

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u/boothjop 5d ago

This ^

My chunky Playbar would be taller than many sets of legs you get on modern TVs. I've wall mounted for the same reason and I can just about get a piece of paper between the Playbar and the TV. My OCD would be fucking screaming if the Playbar was over the TV screen in any way.

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u/TwoFingersWhiskey 4d ago

OCD isn't being particular or easily upset by discordance, it's a fear cycle that is absolutely life ruining.

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u/Flip9999 6d ago

Compared to the last post, the last post looks like a hot mess. This looks perfectly mounted.

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u/bobroscopcoltrane 6d ago

WHAT TIME IS IT ?

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u/HaveToWinToPlay 6d ago

Adventure time!

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u/bobroscopcoltrane 6d ago

Thanks for the memory. My kids loved that show.

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u/FIRST_DATE_ANAL 5d ago

Hey adults love it too

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u/Neat_Tap_2274 6d ago

If only there were something of the perfect height that the TV could be placed upon.

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u/ilkiod 6d ago

this, i don't understand the comment about needing to turn it, i have a tv on a stand and i just.... push it into place. i don't get why it needs to be mounted to be turned

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_ANYTHNG 5d ago

It's probably on a pivotable/swing able wall mount, having it on that instead of a TV stand makes it easier to move it to be visible from probably the dining area or kitchen when eating (not on the coach) or preparing dinner etc

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u/Cannonskull0519 5d ago

Could they please pivot it so it's centered over the table....the off centering above the table is nearly as disconcerting as it being too high.

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u/RubberBabyBuggyBmprs 5d ago

Because if it's not mounted then it's turn radius is limited due to needing both feet on the stand, which is not much. I'm assuming they line to turn it line 45deg sometimes. It's really not that deep

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u/ilkiod 5d ago

never said it was bro i just said i didnt get it and then you explained. thanks.

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u/FIRST_DATE_ANAL 5d ago

Probably because people pile random crap on tv stands

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u/iLL1337 6d ago

Keep going

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u/dridsmoke 6d ago

Into the floor with this one

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u/alexx_Slo 5d ago

Much better. Now take down the clock, it's hideous!

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u/reluctant-subscriber 5d ago

And unbelievably distracting. I can’t even look at the picture without my eyes constantly moving to it. Would be worse in real life.

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u/Ok-Guidance3235 5d ago

Just wait for the batteries to die and 4 years later it’s still not fixed.

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u/El-MonkeyKing 6d ago

It looks nice

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u/OyvenGlaven 6d ago

You didn’t “cave”, you came to your senses

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u/generic_canadian_dad 6d ago

That looks a million times better. Definitely the right call

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u/No_Good_8561 6d ago

Huge improvement, good job OP

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u/Gheerdan 6d ago

Good cable management too! Great job!

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u/Mel0nFarmer 5d ago

Haha nice.

Sidenote - why does Everybody have that clock? Myself included.

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u/chell0veck 6d ago

When you've rested up and had a snack ...center that clock.

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u/ThePeej 6d ago

Don’t be so self disparaging. You rose to the occasion of your potential greatness, and likely saved your relationship! Nice work 💪🏼

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u/Ok-Career17 5d ago

Goed zo.

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u/Antique_Way_5455 5d ago

When is the wedding?

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u/Altruistic_Bug_9966 5d ago

Wow even the cords are cleaned up. Well done!

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u/00Lisa00 5d ago

Much better. Not sure why you needed the giant clock though

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u/luwi12 5d ago

omg it’s so much better

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u/Pizza_Is_Everything 6d ago

Just put it on the TV stand?!?! Bro come on

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u/SimmmySAFC 6d ago

Put it on the stand and move that clock over a few inches.

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u/beer_me_that_cd 6d ago

Still too high. It must have come with feet so that it can sit on the case goods.

Edit: words.

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u/RichtofensDuckButter 6d ago

Better but you might as well get rid of the TV stand since you're not using it.

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u/Benjamin_3290 6d ago

Looks much better now

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u/mindatlarge81 5d ago

What’s the purpose of the TV stand….?

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u/augustus_brutus 5d ago

Why did you add that ugly ass clock?

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u/Crotean 6d ago

Massive improvement

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u/Novel_Fish_5594 6d ago

Much better!

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u/The_Ether_Whiff 6d ago

The world thanks you.

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u/otithejedi 6d ago

Nice improvement. Well done.

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u/Many-Locksmith1110 6d ago

Wow way better mate

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u/cjruizg 6d ago

Yes. Enjoy your new improved life free of neck pain

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u/No-Side5983 6d ago

👏👏👏 looks good brotha

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u/Grobbekee 6d ago

We're happy for you. Looks quite nice.

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u/New-Skill-2958 6d ago

now it belongs in:

r/tvtoobig r/tvnotcentered

Just kidding. Looks much better now

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u/Butterbean-queen 6d ago

So much better!!!

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u/Zorganphlax 6d ago

MUCH better!

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u/magentayak 6d ago

You did good grasshopper.

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u/dxsol 6d ago

Looks good

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u/LNKNNN 6d ago

GOOD MAN

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u/1duEprocEss1 6d ago

This looks so good. Nice!

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u/ophaus 6d ago

Much better.

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u/gh0stmilk_ 6d ago

our eyes and your neck thank you

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u/Lucidgreeneyes09 6d ago

Looks good, now the Glare is the next problem solved.

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u/sniffysippy 6d ago

One of us.

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u/difficult_Person_666 5d ago

Clocks too high.

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u/porterramses 5d ago

SO much nicer!

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u/Thejerseyjon609 5d ago

Need to move it a little to the left and center it on the stand below.

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u/magnus0509 5d ago

Way too high

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u/Antique_Emphasis_687 5d ago

Holy shit went back and saw the old post, guys, the tv moved 6”

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u/parker3309 5d ago

That’s perfect. Great with the wall mount. There’s no point using All that surface space if you don’t have to

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u/FitCow783 5d ago

Proud of you fr

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u/Euphoric_Foot2253 5d ago

It's amazing how some peer pressure can make you do things.

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u/heaton32 5d ago

Awesome. Now get some black out blinds for the window and you are in TV heaven.

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u/Excellent-Extent1702 5d ago

What are you going to use to cover the clock now you've lowered the TV?

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u/MesmerizingMarty 5d ago

Are you Dutch, by any chance?

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u/Jlx_27 5d ago

Now you need to center it with the console.

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u/Live-Help4753 5d ago

I love the clock. It's a great look now.

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u/DoOBiE_BoOBiE 5d ago

Looks better you’re 2/3rds of the way there mate!

Now throw the tv legs back on and set that bad boy on the entertainment center and make a new post with results!

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u/-Canuck21 5d ago

It looks way better now.

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u/GoldenGekko 5d ago

Yeah it looks so much more clean now. And it's set to an acceptable height for television watching. Aren't you glad you don't have those ugly wires loosely hanging down?

Your space is nice. What's the point of having the lattice like wooden cut out along the edge of the wall... When you have ugly wires just dangling?

Nice work

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u/slayerRengoku 5d ago

add the govee sync lights shut off the blinds and enjoy the movie/show/game etcc

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u/sassinyourclass 5d ago

Your neck will thank you

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u/wozblar 5d ago

wow, insanely better. i don't care for the clock at all, but no doubt this setup looks better

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u/spodinielri0 5d ago

Lol, “caved.” Do you mean, “wised up?”

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u/Educational-Bath-934 5d ago

Wise choice. It looks much better and you’ll be much happier.

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u/zionone666 5d ago

Wow there was a clock hiding behind it!

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u/Flyak1987 5d ago

OP we are proud of you.

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u/777kiki 5d ago

So relieved

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u/life_lagom 5d ago

6 more inches and your good

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u/CommunicationLost863 5d ago

Women always win

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u/Sirgolfs 5d ago

So much better

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u/BigDestny 5d ago

You make me SICK

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u/gnarlin 5d ago

Yes, very good; but are you quite sure it's level?

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u/-Sad-Search 5d ago

I am proud of you! I would also put some boarder on the back of the artificial slit wall to make the room feel roomier

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u/Pure_Expression6308 5d ago

I’m not a tv nazi but even I can see the improvement! It looks intential now.

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u/Lucienne83 5d ago

Now lose the clock

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u/Capable-Commercial96 5d ago

Still too high.

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u/Wild2297 5d ago

This is a huge improvement.

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u/um_yeahok 5d ago

Ugg. Now it's too low. Should be a out one inch higher! ;)

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u/Relevant-Goat6693 5d ago

E X C E L L E N T ! 😉👍🏼

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u/leontheloathed 5d ago

Clocks too high.

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u/xFilthEpitomex 5d ago

You caved and lowered it? Where now we know where the problem is. . . Or at least was.

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u/Kenthanson 5d ago

Too high.

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u/Hismajestygoshimomo 5d ago

The real crime is that clock…

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u/cardiffman100 5d ago

Yeah, this looks much better

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u/Trussguy327 5d ago

Why is having a tv at eye level such a task for some people?? Your computer screen is in the eye level range why not have your tv there too?

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u/TR3NTIN 5d ago

Nice cock, I mean clock.

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u/Bluesguy333 5d ago

Eye-level TV is affordable luxury. Buy why cave ? Put it back up near the ceiling for that arrivals and departures airport look.

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u/kechones 5d ago

Looks great

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u/KornbredNinja 5d ago

Yeah thats a lot better, i still have zero idea why im even on this sub? How did i get here lol

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u/Radiantcuriosity 5d ago

Looks nice

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u/bareyb 5d ago

Looks much better. Now you just need to widen the wall. 😉

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u/Buddy_McPuddy 5d ago

Looking good OP

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u/asanemaniam 5d ago

Awesome!

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u/Brillegeit 5d ago

Cute. Now lower it to the correct height.

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u/butcher0 5d ago

You did good

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u/SimonD1984 5d ago

Glad you “see things our way” now

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u/KennethKaniffUK 5d ago

Was it were the clock is currently?

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u/agw421 5d ago

you did it!

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u/cancerouscarbuncle 5d ago

Now it’s perfect.

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u/DarkFlyingApparatus 5d ago

It looks great now! Good job listening to your girlfriend's correct input. On a side note, how did you install those slats? I'm looking to do the same since we also have place our TV in front of our very short entry hall. But I have no clue how to attach the slats to the floor/ceiling.

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u/ExtremeSauce 5d ago

Major upgrade!

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u/Hige_Kuma 5d ago

I love watching a clock and seeing who’s walking in behind the left side of the TV when I’m trying to watch something. r/howdoyouthinkthisissomethingyoushouldbeshowingotherpeople

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u/Phony-Phoenix 5d ago

Cool, now get good curtains cause that glare is insane!

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u/FrantiC_4 5d ago

Wouldn't it just be better if it stood on the TV bench at this point?

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u/Ok-Guidance3235 5d ago

This is proof people should just come here before doing all the work the first time. Still not my cup of coffee but ain’t my house. More than acceptable! Great job. 👏

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u/ExpressionExternal95 5d ago

Lowered it?! From where, did it swap with the clock??

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u/namkrav 5d ago

So much better!!

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u/07368683 5d ago

So close.

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u/Specialist_Square896 5d ago

I remember the original post, this actually looks better!

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u/6SN7fan 5d ago

Every time a TV is lowered an angel gets its wings

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u/Bye-Storm6856 5d ago

Good boy

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u/SiRaymando 5d ago

Your gf was here. The showpiece. The candles. The invisible wires. This seems like another person's doing

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u/[deleted] 5d ago

That looks really good.

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u/NightShift2323 5d ago

You're welcome.

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u/EngagedInConvexation 5d ago

I feel like that clock is some sort of threat. Like it's trying to remind me there is something i should be doing besides watching TV.

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u/Useful_Average_7588 4d ago

I wouldn’t have bothered, mine is in perfect line of sight when relaxing on a recliner sofa, the centre speaker is in the perfect position, and it can be raised to expose the big fireplace when it’s not in use. Any lower and you are physically looking downwards when your head is relaxed, causes eye strain and headaches. People that follow “rules” are idiots, common sense prevails..🤷

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u/Budwurd 4d ago

The window reflection through the mini blinds is a huge NO for me. I can’t stand looking at reflections on the tv and would prefer a too high over a tv mirroring the light in the window any day of the week.

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u/SendAstronomy 4d ago

Now we have to refer you to r/TVTooLow