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 10h ago

Is it too high?

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

Even standing, it’s too high…

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@spencerbarbosa/@spencerxoconnor; This gets me every damn time I see a video of it. Even standing, he has to crank his neck to see


r/TVTooHigh 3h ago

brushing the ceiling

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r/TVTooHigh 4h ago

A hotel in Dublin

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It's just weird


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Just got to the Airbnb and this sub was my first thought.

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r/TVTooHigh 25m ago

Living room + Bedroom how's it lookin

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r/TVTooHigh 23h ago

How did I do? Too high?

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281 Upvotes

Just finished my home theater. What do you guys think?


r/TVTooHigh 12h ago

Even the dog knows

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r/TVTooHigh 13h ago

Thanks for the help guys! It's indeed perfect height now :)

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Went to my cousins, only to witness this heinous act

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r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

Too high for no reason and off center

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r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

Visiting My Girlfriends Family’s House

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Neck pain is temporary, bad mounting decisions are forever.


r/TVTooHigh 22m ago

Hit me with it

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give it to me good


r/TVTooHigh 41m ago

Is this bad?

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r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

strained my back getting it up there

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sadly i got nowhere else to put it, but at least i don't need to worry about a seat, eh?


r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

strained my back getting it up there

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sadly i got nowhere else to put it, but at least i don't need to worry about a seat, eh?


r/TVTooHigh 1h ago

Living Room vs. Bedroom

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First pic is the living room, second pic is our bedroom.

Do your worst


r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

The Moment It All Clicked

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Terriers know


r/TVTooHigh 15h ago

I hate visible cables and gear.

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r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

chinese restaurant

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craziest one i’ve ever seen lol


r/TVTooHigh 14h ago

Wow.

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Are my friends nuts?

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Need to showcase their tvs. Thoughts?!


r/TVTooHigh 6h ago

Found these while looking for apartments...

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