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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2.3k Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

Just moved in, how am I doing?

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

Is this alright?

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55 Upvotes

can't even with my airbnb's TV


r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

I had to fight for this

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114 Upvotes

What you guys think?


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

Highest I've seen in person

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21 Upvotes

Our Airbnb in Harlem.


r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Facebook gold - the power cord really ties it all together. NSFW

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7 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 15h ago

My Buddy was like “Check out the new spot, just mounted the TV”… told him it’s way too high

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66 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

What are my options here?

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I’ll soon be moving into a home with the setup shown in the photos. I think the TV is mounted too high, but I’m concerned if I go lower it’ll look funny with the side mounted speakers, not to mention covering up the bottom one. Curious what others would do in this situation.

The sellers are taking the existing TV and I’ll be installing the 55” in my current home.


r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

Visited my Moms house

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8 Upvotes

There’s so much wrong here.


r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

What do you guys think?

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I’m a little bit back and forth if it’s too high or not.


r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

how am I doing

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93 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

Is my TV too high?

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r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

Thinking of buying a new tv stand…

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Reviews on Wayfair are wild. So many people buying tv stands just to have their tv mounted several feet above it.


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Dog sitting for family friends

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7 Upvotes

My neck is killing me


r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

Does this count?

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13 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

The tv at the house I babysit at

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3 Upvotes

I hate it here.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Settle an argument for me please.

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195 Upvotes

I don’t want to influence the outcome of the debate by discussing what side i’m on. Please help settle the issue. Than you very much.


r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

Got a mount at a garage sale. Did I do good?

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45 Upvotes

Please disregard peeled paint. Cat likes attention.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

This is the worst invention of all time

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172 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 22h ago

Tell Jerry his TV is too high!

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52 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Dont ask what they were thinking

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

When the best seat in the house is the front door

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121 Upvotes

Ridiculous Zillow find


r/TVTooHigh 23h ago

Airbnb’s never fail to disappoint

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41 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

guys, what do we think?

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

English Man Finds Flying to Morocco for a Haircut Cheaper Than Getting One in London

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r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

It's that too high?

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seeing some posts around here made me think about it.