Optimal TV size
- Thread starter Rey-FD
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- GTP_Jondot
There isn't, really. It all depends on how far away you're able to view it from, I suppose - a 60" in a 9'x7' bedroom would be a bit uncomfortable, for example.
Also worth noting that, at the end of the day, you'll get used to whatever screen size is placed in front of you. In our flat we use my 26" Sony and it's absolutely fine, but the room its self could accommodate a 47" one quite happily too.
Also worth noting that, at the end of the day, you'll get used to whatever screen size is placed in front of you. In our flat we use my 26" Sony and it's absolutely fine, but the room its self could accommodate a 47" one quite happily too.
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I just plugged my viewing distance (12') and TV size (50") into this calculator and it tells me that the THX recommended distance for a 50" set is 5.6' or I need a 107.4" set.
Good luck with that!
Initially, having gone from a 32" to a 50", the screen looked enormous, but now that everyone is used to it, I could happily go larger.
Good luck with that!
Initially, having gone from a 32" to a 50", the screen looked enormous, but now that everyone is used to it, I could happily go larger.
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- Wattsterplus
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I have a fairly standard living room, and even though i have a 42" Plasma, i would have easilly been as happy with a 40".
The only real way to tell is to visit a few friends with a similar sized room. Forget showrooms when picking size, i've seen perfectly good TV's at 32" made to look mickey mouse because they're placed right next to 60". When in truth, the 32" would look just about right in smaller living room.
The only real way to tell is to visit a few friends with a similar sized room. Forget showrooms when picking size, i've seen perfectly good TV's at 32" made to look mickey mouse because they're placed right next to 60". When in truth, the 32" would look just about right in smaller living room.
This viewing distance calculator is your best bet and if it doesn't make sense look here > http://www.avforums.com/forums/room...23216-formula-screen-size-distance-ratio.html
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When you do decide what set you are going to get, buy the next size up.
Its like buying clothes for kids, you have to go one size bigger otherwise you'll regret it 6 months down the track. You wont be thinking about the extra money you spent 1 year on.
Its like buying clothes for kids, you have to go one size bigger otherwise you'll regret it 6 months down the track. You wont be thinking about the extra money you spent 1 year on.
according to my room size and distance from viewing area, it seems that 55" or lower would suffice the THX standards..
