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 1d ago

Someone's home burning down, meanwhile this sub...

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r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

This is one of the most impressive makeovers I’ve ever seen

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57 Upvotes

r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

Just moved in, did I F it up?

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r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

Who even allowed this to happen?

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r/TVTooHigh 15h ago

Why. Why. Why.

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r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

This explains everything

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180 Upvotes

Maybe the tv isnt too high


r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

This is the picture on the TV stand box people! PAY ATTENTION!

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r/TVTooHigh 14h ago

Too high?

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r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Is it… too high?

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r/TVTooHigh 7h ago

If it was a 55" I'd put it higher

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If it was a 55" I'd mount it higher. You guys are too strict. It's an 85" and the height is the middle ground between direct eye level sitting and direct eye level sitting with neck relaxed/head resting on couch back. That's my opinion of how high a TV should be in living room.


r/TVTooHigh 9h ago

May I present, my ex-in-laws

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Obviously why they’re “ex”


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Family thinks TV is too low?

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So I mounted this 85 incher in our new home and according to my folks it needs to be higher. Apparently the bottom of the tv has be level with the window sills 🤔

What you guys think?


r/TVTooHigh 17h ago

Even billionaires who can afford professional design services get the TV too high

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r/TVTooHigh 5h ago

Someone tagged the sub on another post of mine. Am I TV height blind?

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r/TVTooHigh 6m ago

TV and Console are Saving Room for God

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r/TVTooHigh 16h ago

What do you think about the height of my TV? The level of my eyes is slightly below the middle of the screen.

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r/TVTooHigh 19m ago

Looking to the skies in this Airbnb

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r/TVTooHigh 47m ago

Am I just screwed?

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I can’t think of a better place for the tv, the architect probably doesn’t know about this subreddit… Maybe the corner beside the mantle, but that’s a horrible viewing angle from that side of the couch.


r/TVTooHigh 1d ago

Trapped in a home surrounded by the Palisades fire.

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r/TVTooHigh 2h ago

A tv ontop of a tv?

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r/TVTooHigh 8h ago

You watch the TV high my friend or else it gets the hose again.

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r/TVTooHigh 13h ago

Good old days to indeed

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r/TVTooHigh 19h ago

How’s my height?

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Tv was waaaay higher. Is this better ?


r/TVTooHigh 11h ago

How's it looking folks?

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75in Samsung just moved her up today


r/TVTooHigh 20h ago

Do you think is a little high?

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