Viewing Distance Discussion Thread

[katoboy]

I watch my SD channels with my LG 50inch Plasma at 2.5m is is great and view on HD programme is even greater

 

[warr]

yes. never felt the need for 1080p on my 50inch at 3 meters.

but oddly, people with 37 or 42 inch TVs, they need a 1080p, otherwise, they can see pixels.
They must have gotten the bee's eyes!

 

[cannotliao]

is a 40'' LCD too big for 2meters distance?
or should i play safe and go for a 37''?

 

[muah123]

I am watching my 40" Sony full HD TV from a distance of about 1.6 meters, looks just nice

 

[usmugh]

Wow...I find my 42" at 2.5m too big already. Even though it is good to watch but bad for my eyes.

 

[Al-Jay]

Wow...I find my 42" at 2.5m too big already. Even though it is good to watch but bad for my eyes.

I tried 200" using a xga DLP projector watching GI Joe at 2.5m, it is awesome. But 42" HD ready plasma watching GI Joe at 2.5m, abit uncomfortable. Still researching why the different in experience though.

 

[petetherock]

How big is your room? If you have limited space in the room you're planning to place your new TV, a giant screen might not be the best for both your viewing pleasure and your eyes.
Large TVs in tiny rooms will dominate decor and instantly shrink the size of the entire space to a Lilliputian scale. The tricky part is, when viewing them in a spacious showroom like that of an electronics store or an IT fair, they don't look too big.
http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/Features/Story/A1Story20091102-177409/2.html

To make sure you don't end up with a too large (or too small) TV, make sure you take measurements of the area that you intend to place the TV, and the distance from where you intended to view it from.

Ideally, viewing distances should be something along the lines of this rough guide:

Screen SizeRecommended Viewing Distance
26 inches 3.5' to 10.5'
32 inches 4' to 13'
37 inches 4.5' to 15'
40 inches 5' to 16.5'
42 inches 5.5' to 17.5'
46 inches 6.0' to 19'
52 inches6. 5' to 21.5'

 

[strawberrypicker]

hi guys, the distance of sofa to tv is about 4.7m...is 50 inch plasma tv ok for that? will i get motion sickness?

 

[Al-Jay]

hi guys, the distance of sofa to tv is about 4.7m...is 50 inch plasma tv ok for that? will i get motion sickness?

4.7m, u probably need 90" to get motion sickness.

 

[Al-Jay]

2metres only??!!

then better get 32" maximum

else u gonna get motion sickness

The 42" diagonal dimension is 103cm. So 1.5x or 2x of this dimension is okay. Else u might find it too small at > 2m and find the pixelized picture at < 1.5m.

 

[chunxi]

according to sony website
http://www.sony.com.sg/product/resources/en_SG/pdf/LCD/lcdguidebook.pdf

2m can go 52"

 

[Al-Jay]

according to sony website
http://www.sony.com.sg/product/resources/en_SG/pdf/LCD/lcdguidebook.pdf

2m can go 52"

Pretty good guide fr Sony to buy a bigger size TV.

 

[pker88]

hi guys i am interested to get a samsung led tv
32inch

i use a measureing tape
its say 5 ft

from the distance to my sofa or bed

how to convert it to those guide above?

i did a online converted

it say 5 feet = 1.524 meter

i am looking at replaceing my crt tv in my own bedroom
so looking at 32inch preferable
as 40 and above looks kinda too big and too energy consumptions which i think so

 

[ajax_84]

hi guys i am interested to get a samsung led tv
32inch

i use a measureing tape
its say 5 ft

from the distance to my sofa or bed

how to convert it to those guide above?

i did a online converted

it say 5 feet = 1.524 meter

i am looking at replaceing my crt tv in my own bedroom
so looking at 32inch preferable
as 40 and above looks kinda too big and too energy consumptions which i think so

Don't worry, it's just a guide, feel free to +/- abit here and there. a 32" at 1.5m is definitely good =)

 

[Al-Jay]

hi guys i am interested to get a samsung led tv
32inch

i use a measureing tape
its say 5 ft

from the distance to my sofa or bed

how to convert it to those guide above?

i did a online converted

it say 5 feet = 1.524 meter

i am looking at replaceing my crt tv in my own bedroom
so looking at 32inch preferable
as 40 and above looks kinda too big and too energy consumptions which i think so

Distance is fr yr ideal tv location to yr viewer's eyes. U can take 1.5m/1.5=100cm or 1.5m/2=75cm. So yr ideal tv diagonal size is 75 to 100cm. So probably a 32" to 42" should be okay.

Sony actually recommend a 40" to 46" to replace a 29" CRT and 1.5m is 40". Sony probaly factor in the fact that one save about 60cm of space removing a CRT.

Since u getting LED TV, maybe 32" is good for yr bedroom.

 

[pker88]

Distance is fr yr ideal tv location to yr viewer's eyes. U can take 1.5m/1.5=100cm or 1.5m/2=75cm. So yr ideal tv diagonal size is 75 to 100cm. So probably a 32" to 42" should be okay.

Sony actually recommend a 40" to 46" to replace a 29" CRT and 1.5m is 40". Sony probaly factor in the fact that one save about 60cm of space removing a CRT.

Since u getting LED TV, maybe 32" is good for yr bedroom.

yup i plan for a 32inch
as i find 40 is kinda too big and too energy wastage

 

[nomoney25]

My viewing distance for my sony 40 inch lcd tv is about 2.5 m, i don't think it is very near and while watching bluray movies, the screen still look small for me especially those movie that filmed in 1:2.40 format, i will say if u sit more than 2m away from screen, get a 50 inch and above

 

[derrickgoh]

In my bedroom, my TV is about 2 to 2.5m away from me. Am currently using a 32" Sony LCD. Couldn't afford anything bigger when I bought it.

Since prices have dropped, when my LCD conks out I'm definitely looking at a bigger screen. Can't be too big of course as my TV table is located between my room door and my cupboard. If too big, either room door can't open all the way or cupboard door can't open all the way. I'm guessing the max I can have is 46" if I want to be able to open either door without knocking the TV over.

Based on my 2 to 2.5m distance (that's about 6 to 8 feet), Cnet buying guide says 42" is ideal. However, based on the Myhometheater calculator, its says for 42" screen, distance of 15 feet (abt 4.6m) is max. Doesn't talk about minimum distance.

My 32" is okay but can always be bigger I suppose. There's no way I have space or budget for a 50" or larger so no concern to me whether those big screens suit me. Only question now is whether I should get 40/42" for my future TV or just stick to 32"?

If I get 32" I can definitely afford the Samsung LED. If its 40 or 42" LED is definitely too ex so its LCD only.

 

[jamesngproperty]

My 42" TV is only 1.2m from my bed (feet side). I think it is too big for that distance.

My mattress is on the floor (no bed frame) and the TV is on a 45cm high antique table. I find it cozy and the stereo from the TV itself can be felt quite well at that distance. It's great to wake up and listen to the news while eyes are still closed.

 

[xypher]

At about 10 feet/3 meters, is 42 inch just barely enough? Im not sure if i can convince my dad about 46 or bigger.