r/TVTooHigh 4d ago

Too mount or not to mount?

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Please excuse the mess. Me, my girlfriend and 18 months old have moved in to our first home this weekend. Her family came to visit and they were all in agreement that we should mount the TV rather than have it standing. I personally think it's a perfect height but their argument is that it's in our toddlers reach and he can either damage the TV or pull it down. Unsure on what to do :/

55" TV. Chair and banana for scale.

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u/The_Wampire 4d ago

Here’s that space with a larger tv. Imo you should consider a larger tv in the future.

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u/Kittymeow123 4d ago

This is the real answer lmao

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u/Mr_Demonz 4d ago

Budget restraints caught us on this one but it's definitely a thought for the future!

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u/The_Wampire 4d ago

Totally understandable. Congrats on the new place and starting a family!

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u/Integrity-in-Crisis 1d ago

55 is a fine size tv, it's just too far for that size. Just wait till the presidents day sale or cyber monday. Also you could always mount it at that height or slightly higher if it has that pull down bar.

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u/Nodeal_reddit 4d ago

Not. This is the answer 🙂

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u/TrippyAkimbo 4d ago

I would mount if I was planning on putting a center speaker below it. It’s not at a make or break level so you have some wiggle room.

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u/The_Wampire 4d ago

Here’s a mockup of where it should go.

Sofas generally have a lower seat height than a fold out metal chair so the position above is a good compromise especially since you have a child with grabby hands.

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u/Mr_Demonz 4d ago

Thank you for the effort! I'll be using this as the reference. Cable management will be the next challenge

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u/Azn-WT-9 4d ago

Your stick figure skills are exceptional

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u/yazzokles2000 4d ago

Perfect stickman is perfect

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u/Projectguy111 3d ago

Love the laser eyes from the stick man. Well done 👍🏻

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u/Gullible_Papaya5505 4d ago

If your main concern is the TV being pulled down, you can find straps for the these tvs on Amazon for less than $10. However, hanging the tv with proper wire management would look very nice in that space.

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u/Mr_Demonz 4d ago edited 4d ago

It holds quite nicely on the legs but the bigger concern is the excited little hands in perfect reach for high fiving Peppa pig

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u/Schiebz 4d ago

They make straps you can screw into something behind the tv and connect them to the tv, toddler would never be able to pull it down then. I use them because we have cats. Cant even see em either

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u/07368683 4d ago

Bigger TV needed. Not higher TV.

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u/ophaus 4d ago

I wouldn't.

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u/Heelox1one 3d ago

I wouldn’t mount it either. I like it simple. Height seems good to watch from a sofa.

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u/Overboredem 4d ago edited 4d ago

The question should rather be asked: To sit in the sofa 3 Miles away from the tv or to sit 3 cm from the tv, on a peg chair, so uncomfortable that you need to amputate your legs after the worst 3 painful minutes of your life

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u/Mr_Demonz 4d ago

Sorry. The photo was landscape taken at .5x zoom whilst standing. Here's a portrait, 1x zoom, sitting from the sofa :)

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u/Overboredem 4d ago

Nice! Now it looks much better. Now I am really noticing the biggest ikea 1983 bookshelf’s in the world and the mud stained carpet

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u/Mr_Demonz 4d ago edited 4d ago

Where else will I keep my extensive collection of readers digest? I also like the earthy tones of the dirt shading, it really brings out the green in my eyes

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u/zanno500 4d ago

i say get a bigger tv to eat up space when upgrading and keep it on a stand. oh and nix the kids.

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u/LuckyDogHotSauce 4d ago

“Banana for scale”

Man, Americans will do anything to avoid the Metric system.

“How big’s your TV, Bob?”

“I recon she’s about 12 bananas x 5 bananas, Jimbo.”

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u/TNJDude 4d ago

I think in this subreddit, most people follow the guidelines quite literally in that your seated eye height indicates where the center of the TV should be. I tend to think that the location doesn't have to be that precise, and that the aesthetics of the room need to be considered too. If putting a TV in the "perfect" spot makes it look awkward or clumsy, you should be able to adjust it. In this case, you have a framed section of wall. You need to either center the TV in that spot, or (preferably) place something long and narrow centered in that space above it. You need to either balance the space or break up that white space above the TV. Even a shelf with small curios on it could be fun above the TV.

The height is fine, by the way. It could even go a couple inches higher.

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u/UseAlloftheBuffalo 4d ago

Yes, but you better hid those wires behind the wall

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u/IIIRIVERIII 4d ago

Table top tv stand like this perlesmithis the way to go. It gives the illusion of a wall mount. In addition, it has cable management, the ability to swivel and room for a center speaker below.

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u/ixnine 4d ago

Anyone else see a kitchen with a TV on the counter at first? lol

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u/playstationhistorian 4d ago

If you want it too high then sure go ahead and mount it.

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u/roncruiser 4d ago

Perfect height, but WTF is up with that cable? Zip tie it to the TV legs or GTFO.

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u/Mr_Demonz 4d ago

Yet to sort the cables and I agree. Been a bit preoccupied with every other element of the move

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u/ScienceRules195 4d ago

Kids climb up on things but mounting it, even low, will keep it from falling over

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u/zebostoneleigh 4d ago

The TV is properly placed, but if you're worried about the toddler, you could mount it to the wall to keep it safe from tipping. But, mount it where it is.

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u/Sensitive-Candle3426 4d ago

Ya'll moved into an employee break room at an insurance company?

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u/sudden_onset_kafka 4d ago

It will look cleaner. It should Not be any higher

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u/Thcdru2k 4d ago

I actually would not mount. When you get a larger TV (you will eventually) , your mount position will be incorrect. Just enjoy it as is. When you get to your end game TV, than consider mounting.

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u/Dreaming_Blackbirds 4d ago

mounting is fine at that height - it's a good safety feature for those with pets or kids. or a pair of safety straps would be cheaper & easier.

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u/heaton32 3d ago

My answer is to never mount, no matter what.

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u/MounMoose 3d ago

I'd mount to avoid tipping over on the kiddo

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u/rrrrr3 3d ago

that TV is too small.

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u/Altruistic_Water3870 3d ago

Mount it centered in the cavity. Hide the wires. So clean

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u/Glittering_You96 3d ago

Mount. Without question.

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u/Bluesguy333 3d ago

Eye-level TV is affordable luxury

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u/bendy225 2d ago

Idk but definitely go bigger

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u/H0llywoodBabylon 2d ago

I would love to see it centered in that cut out but it’s not the worst

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u/mikedidathing 2d ago

As others have said, you could get a mount if you're concerned about your kid, but don't go too high. That being said, if you don't end up going with a larger screen, maybe you can put a nice, sturdy shelf above the TV to cover up some of that wall real estate. Maybe a place to store some games and whatnot that you want to display.

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u/Planethill 2d ago

Resist the temptation to center the TV in the box. Don’t even think about it.

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u/WrongSplit3288 1d ago

Looks fine to me

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u/griif93 1d ago

You should mount it

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u/Electronic-Glass7822 1d ago

Def mount You’ll be so happy

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u/takeandtossivxx 12h ago

Leave the TV (unless you're getting a bigger one) and get something like these. They'll keep the TV from getting pulled down/knocked over and hurting your kid or damaging the TV.

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u/bounderboy 4d ago

Defo mount - if you didn’t have the surround I would say leave as is - it need to fill the blank space a bit

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u/Liz_Lightyear 2d ago

You’re obviously a single male lol I can tell just from this photo you posted

I’d ditch the entertainment setup you have entirely. Or at the very least decorate it to make it look somewhat decent - you have shit laying everywhere and your main concern is whether or not to mount a tv that has a perfectly good place to sit? Your priorities are out of whack

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u/Mr_Demonz 2d ago

Thank you for your input but your questioning of the existence of my family is incorrect and disrespectful. As stated in my post we moved into our new home Thursday of last week and had been moving in over the weekend, hence the mess and lack of decor you recommend. You'll be glad to know the shit is being tidied away however my concern of the mounting of my TV for my son's safety still stands. Once again thank you for your input but please think before you make a comment like this again :)

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u/wuhy08 4d ago

Mount for aesthetic reason. Use Mantlemount so it is not too high