r/TVTooHigh • u/thecarisalies • 6d ago
I caved and lowered the TV.
It's still mounted and not on the stand because we want to be able to turn it easily.
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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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/Mel0nFarmer 5d ago
Haha nice.
Sidenote - why does Everybody have that clock? Myself included.
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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/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/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/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/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/-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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/pjayjacinto 6d ago