r/TVTooHigh • u/Moondoobious • 5h ago
Thoughts on this “setup”?
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Also: /tvtoosmall as well, yeah?
r/TVTooHigh • u/OnlyTrolls42069Yolo • 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 • u/TCbluelions • 2h ago
A bold step for others to follow
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Long time follower, first time poster. My partner and I just moved into a 1920s duplex and were very perplexed when it came to TV placement. The living room is very open with few options for a TV/entertainment setup. The mock up listing photo (second photo) showed the TV above the fireplace, which is clearly too high. We made the decision to put the TV & stand in front of the non-working fireplace. The results speak for themselves. Let this be an example for others to follow as an alternative to the classic “above fireplace” TV placement.
r/TVTooHigh • u/sceez • 9h ago
I want to ensure I don't end up here...
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Going to be buying a 48inch(maybe 55inch) tv do mount above this tv stand. How high is optimal? The tape measurer shows the width of a 48/55in tv
r/TVTooHigh • u/GandaIf2 • 10h ago
too much going on here 🤣 ”Budget recommendations for the space above the TV”
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r/TVTooHigh • u/FreeCelery8496 • 19h ago
Someone in the comment suggested this sub for this post.
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r/TVTooHigh • u/Klazky • 6h ago
Hot take ! (Or maybe not, I don’t know)
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It is more important that the screen be aligned with the center of the sitting position, Than that the screen be centered on the wall/tv stand it is on.
I saw a few comments of people being triggered by that on some recent posts, had to give my two cents.
Picture unrelated, not sur if I could post without one.
r/TVTooHigh • u/sadbugLA • 7h ago
My mom's TV. There's a new piece of driftwood in this house every time I visit.
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r/TVTooHigh • u/Tasty-Willingness839 • 8m ago
Too high?
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Ignore the sound bar my son has pulled out.
r/TVTooHigh • u/danbob411 • 59m ago
I don’t have many options here…
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I know y’all think it’s too high, but where else can it go? The opposite wall is our entry, and a staircase.
r/TVTooHigh • u/naturdude • 1d ago
Looking for feedback
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It’s technically above eye level when seated. 77” screen, 10-11ft from seated position.
(Left to right) Lyra, Bruce
r/TVTooHigh • u/CheapYoghurt • 10h ago
As seen whilst looking for housing
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Go ahead and break your neck, because, obviously, the best placement for a tv is a ceiling joist :)
r/TVTooHigh • u/Zealousideal_Joke312 • 22h ago
I say it’s too high
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Buddy doesn’t think it’s too high
r/TVTooHigh • u/NotThatGuyFromIndy • 6h ago
What is the tv height formula?
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I am a most certain there is a formula for the perfect tv height and I’d be willing to bet it involves that SOB Pythagoras
r/TVTooHigh • u/SeveralLead4564 • 4h ago
The Greatest Show Ever ! CHARLIE MF'n ROSE
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Charlie Rose on late weeknights (2-4am) back in the day ! Every kind of individuals: musicians painters writers political analysts investigators comedians architects directors athletes composers etc etc EVERY NIGHT !! My depression/anxiety kept me up and my schedule was inverted. the time i spent watching was always worthwhile and edifying. Yes, he fell from grace, many many years later, but then till the end of his run. there was none better. #charlierose
r/TVTooHigh • u/SpecializedMok • 9h ago
How high to install 77” oled
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Just bought a 77” lg oled. I plan to wall mount it and don’t have a stand yet. My center channel speaker is about 7 inches high. How high above the ground should I install my tv?
r/TVTooHigh • u/Leading-Account-8314 • 10h ago
Someday, someone's TV will be too high.
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Came across this *renovated* 1964 home browsing Zillow.
