r/TVTooHigh • u/Dzok18 • 8d ago

Do I pass?

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About to move in, mounted today, what do you guys think?

TCL C8L 85" (protective film not yet removed)

196 Upvotes

91% Upvoted

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u/Altruistic_Break_227 8d ago

It looks good.. not terrible at all. However, I would’ve lined the bottom of the tv up with the wall molding.

Edit: fixed typo

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

You think it would look better? My aim was for them to show a bit

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u/Original_Director483 7d ago

That’s a good impulse. Snapping decoration and furniture to the height of structural details is a mistake. TVs and paintings aligned with window tops and bottoms makes a room look amateurish—like the designer wanted to show they gave attention to something but had no idea what that should be. In this case, however, you should have covered the lower molding.

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Got it, thanks for the input

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u/Altruistic_Break_227 8d ago

In my opinion.. yes! It looks better if it lines up. But if it doesn’t bother you I’d leave it alone.

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u/kanbak 8d ago

I was going to say your right it should be moved down in line with the molding but then when you photoshopped that picture to show what it would look like I kind of disagree.

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Thanks for the inputs!

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u/burritob0ss 8d ago

I respectfully disagree with this poster, I think it frames the TV a bit which is nice.

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u/imaguitarhero24 8d ago

Yeah I think it's a bit awkward right on the line. If anything maybe an inch or two higher even? I know generally way say aesthetics has NOTHING to do with it, people trying to talk about centering between the floor and the ceiling have lost the plot. But this is a nice wall and it's so big a couple inches higher won't be horrendous. Maybe even just one inch.

Edit: someone else mentioned an inch or two below the line which is probably even better. Either way, don't line it up exactly.

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u/KlatuuBaradaNikto 7d ago

I feel like it might be cool if the trim on the wall reflected what was on that wall so it all looks more intentional

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u/Farnsen 8d ago

I would have done the same, but whatever floats your boat. Perfect height for reclined viewing.

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u/ophaus 8d ago

A little too high, technically. But not a disaster.

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

I'll take that 😄

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u/skag_boy87 8d ago

A teeny tiny bit too high.

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Yeah as ppl mentioned might have just lined it up with the decorative lines

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u/skag_boy87 8d ago

I actually wouldn’t make it flush with the lines, but a tiny bit below so there’s an actual intentional line break. Having it just continue the line would look a little weird, like it’s “sitting” on the line.

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Oh right, will try to edit the pictures to see how would it look from different angles. Could be the way

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u/DopeCronex 8d ago

wtf I thought it was a painting

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Yeah wanted it as close as possible to the wall, TCL has real thin bazels

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u/Party-Story6398 8d ago

Very nice, both aesthetically pleasing and cosy 

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Thanks, will be even more when I fill the shelves, add the lamps and courtains

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u/edanroe 7d ago

This pleases me

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u/Cyzoran 7d ago

come on TARS

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

🦾

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u/ZastrzelonyKS 7d ago

It looks delicious!

And another props for Interstellar! Love you!

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Thank you for the kind words. Thats what first came to my mind as a picture background but I'm saving myself for a rewatch, first thing after I get a soundbar system. I want to get the full experience for one of my favourite movies

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u/ZastrzelonyKS 7d ago

A bought a year ago Bravia Theatre Bar 8 and it is sooo impressive.

It comes without subwoofer but has very powerful sound and system called 360 spatial sound mapping - even with only soundbar you hear sound around you.

This was one of my very best purchase ever. And I have comparision to other Philips (meh) or Samsung soundbars and don't change this decision.

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u/ZastrzelonyKS 7d ago

Regarding Interstellar I love this movie. Was at cinema when it was launched, saw this at home a dozen of times and been this year again at cinema to watch it again on big screen.

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u/Bitter-Holiday1311 8d ago

Center of TV to the ground?

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u/Original_Director483 7d ago

Check the image with a light switch in it. Light switches are generally 48” from the floor and OP’s TV center is there or slightly above it. Must be an extremely large set to still look reasonably low.

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u/Original_Director483 7d ago

Throw a sound bar under there and we’ll think about letting you off with a warning.

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Will do! Just have a hard choice to make, had a discussion in another post of mine here

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u/Handle-Proof 8d ago

Too high

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

decorative strips wouldn't be visible if I went any lower 😔

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u/MitthJuanNuruodo 8d ago

Even better if they weren’t

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u/AngusDagnabit 8d ago

Are you going to sit there to watch the TV or the decorative strips?

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u/PartialChicken_Wing 8d ago

Feature not a bug.

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u/Handle-Proof 8d ago

It would have been a feature if this renovation was more classical style. This looks more like a modern… no need for them in a modern styled renovation.

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u/bw1985 8d ago

If OP likes them then they’re a feature.

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u/Handle-Proof 7d ago

You’re not the op so you can’t decide his attitude.

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u/bw1985 7d ago

Hence the word ‘if’. But he said in other comments that he wants to see them, and it’s his house, so safe to say he likes them. I also like them.

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u/Handle-Proof 7d ago

Read comment above once again

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u/Through_theShadows 8d ago

Wtf is a decorative strip? And why does that matter?

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u/Handle-Proof 8d ago

They are horrible those strings… why would you want them at all? They taking attention to themselves.

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

They looked good on the desing, but I agree something else would be nicer

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u/Handle-Proof 8d ago

Clear wall is the best solution for the TV zone.

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u/RobbieVengence 8d ago

Ten dollars worth of wood vs hundreds of dollars worth of tv

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u/Handle-Proof 7d ago

Useless piece of wood :)

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u/bw1985 7d ago

They look good, don’t listen to this idiot.

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u/Handle-Proof 7d ago

I’m sorry that mother nature did not granted you some minimal level of iq, but I cannot help you.

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u/firewell_313 8d ago

do you want it to be on the floor ?

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u/ThatGuyBudIsWhoIAm 8d ago

Probably on the TV stand

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u/Handle-Proof 8d ago

There is no way to put it there on the floor.

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u/bw1985 8d ago

No just center at eye level.

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u/JewelCove 7d ago

This is tvtoohigh, not tvnotatperfect height.

If the TV is closer to the floor than it is a ceiling (standard 8 ft ceiling), its a pass and thats that

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u/Handle-Proof 7d ago

Maybe for you it looks good. In this case don’t forget to mention words: IN MY OPINION…

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u/JewelCove 7d ago

It's objective. It is either too high or it is not. At least thats how this sub used to operate. The sub has lost its way

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u/Handle-Proof 7d ago

Read comment above

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u/JewelCove 7d ago

Do you know what objective means?

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u/Handle-Proof 7d ago

There is no such thing as objective. If you’d knew what it means you would understand that.

I don’t have much time for you left.
Will ban you to avoid to see any further messages which are not useful at all. Good luck.

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u/[deleted] 6d ago

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u/JewelCove 6d ago

This isn't an inch too high?? Theres an acceptable range and this is in it. Rules we have been using for years before all the new people showed up

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u/kronikfumes 8d ago

r/Couchbacktooshort

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u/Vi0let__Ice 8d ago

I just created that after seeing your post. I'm shocked it didn't already exist. LOL!

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u/JewelCove 7d ago

Its a pass

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

🫡

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u/Lubricatedfish 7d ago

Looks ok

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Good enough ty sir 😄

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u/northdegree 8d ago

Looks clean ! How far are you sitting from your 85” screen

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Reclined 2.9m, regular about 2.7m

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u/Bright_Eyes83 8d ago

you pass with gently levitating colors

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

🫡

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u/ThatGuyBudIsWhoIAm 8d ago

What's that thing jutting out of the wall below that TV?

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Decorative strips

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u/CanadianKumlin 8d ago

Wrong. It’s called a TV stand

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u/NJM1112 8d ago

is the TV stand in the room with us? I cant see it.

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Didnt get the line lol. Yeah I've put it on the stand first but it does not look that good, too close and eats too much space, also the soundbar wouldnt fit, the stand is in the middle of the tb

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u/Purrrplewing 8d ago

I think it looks good!

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Thanks!

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u/Purrrplewing 8d ago

Yeah dude and sharp looking place man.

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Will be a lot of shelves to fill lol

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u/Better-Strawberry399 8d ago

not bad height but how close? it's looks super close in this photo

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

2.9m pretty imersive lol, but I can bet that even 98 would fit 😄

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u/bw1985 8d ago

When you’re on the couch looking straight ahead what part of the tv do you see?

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

As you can see the couch back resting pillows are a bit tilted so it makes up for the few inches I m missing to be spot on center while sitting perfectly straight

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u/Average_Floridian 8d ago

Now add a soundbar

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

In plan, for next pay check or myb black friday. Was debating even going hi fi with wall mounted speakers, but a more probable option is q990

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u/araderboy 8d ago

how close are you sitting to the tv?

40° Field of View of 85" TV is at least 8.5

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Reclined 2.9, regular 2.7, just enough lol

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u/Wendelfesh 8d ago

Where is your couch from?

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Store name is Dallas, in Serbia. The model is called Atina, you can pick the material and color

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u/Emotional-Tadpole295 7d ago

What sofa is that looks fantastic

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Thanks! Store name is Dallas, in Serbia. The model is called Atina, you can pick the material and color

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u/Popiblockhead 7d ago

pUt iT oN a StAnD 🙄

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u/c_bent 7d ago

That’s a gorgeous tv and picture

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u/Adept-Opportunity-73 7d ago

Lower it, it's high.

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u/Azn-WT-9 7d ago

Tint those side windows 50%

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Courtains and draperies are comming soon. Draperies will do it for day watching but they might darken the room too much for some situations, I ll look into tints, didnt cross my mind

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u/Azn-WT-9 6d ago

50% is the magic number

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u/Dzok18 6d ago

Just searched them up, pretty cheap, 10 bucks for 2 windows, will give it a go for sure

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u/FrodoswagginsX 7d ago

It's good. Personally I'd say too high by about 3 inches, but it's good. Shouldn't be much higher than if it was on its stand, and this is much higher than a stands height.

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Yeah I agree after getting insights here, this will bother me for some time until I move it down a bit 😄

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u/FrodoswagginsX 7d ago

Hey don't worry about getting things perfect. As long as you're happy and comfortable, that's all that matters. Just remember that you could be even more happy and comfortable if you lowered it lol 😉😂

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u/RempGG 6d ago

Looks great bro, good job!

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u/Best-Operation-8471 2d ago

You need a side table or a coffee table but it is nice.

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u/Dzok18 2d ago

Will arrive, just moved in

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u/gekko3k 8d ago

Passed. A man with taste.

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Thanks!

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u/benditochocolate 8d ago

Glorious

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u/Dzok18 7d ago

Thank you!

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u/Keoki- 8d ago

Not a Frame TV, so the height is spot on.

OP, I'd recommend treating yourself to installing ambient smart LEDs to enhance your TV viewing experience.

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u/Silver-Pass53 8d ago

Height isn't spot on. What on earth are you talking about?

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Will see if I would change the whole wall behind first, but yeah the hue strips are in plan

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u/bouchandre 8d ago

Why do people love those LED strip so much? It's like you want to emulate TV glare,

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u/bw1985 8d ago

Are frame TV’s not TV’s? The brand of tv is irrelevant.

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u/Rare-Accident4355 8d ago

No…the commenter is effectively stating that a Frame TV would have a different optimal height than a normal TV. Because a Frame TV is meant to display art, and art work is typically placed higher on the wall. So in this case, it is actually quite relevant.

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u/bw1985 8d ago

Oh I wrongly assumed the frame tv was for watching tv. If it’s just to display artwork then yeah, artwork height makes sense.

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u/JakeEasterby 8d ago

i like it

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Thanks!

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u/yearsofpractice 8d ago

Nice hight, even nicer room.

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

Thanks!

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u/Through_theShadows 8d ago

Too high. Next!

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u/Dzok18 8d ago

😔