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HDTV size vs. size of room?
« on: November 11, 2010, 09:07:31 PM »
I'm in the market for a new HDTV, probably will go with something that's 1080p with at least a 120 Hz refresh rate. The tv will be wall mounted. The room is set up like this:


                              <------------------------------------- 16 feet -------------------------------------------->     
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                              /                                                     wall mounted tv                                       /
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    Fireplace            /                                                                         to kitchen ---------------->     /     
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 11 feet wide         /                                                                                                                     /
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                              /                                                   couch here                                                 /
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I know, I know, it's the artwork of a 6 year old on the computer.

Basically, I'm trying to figure out what size tv will be best for the room I have. The room is 16 feet long and 11 feet wide; the distance from the couch to the tv will be around 9 - 10 feet.

I don't want to get something too large that will cause headaches from us watching it. Thanks in advance.
« Last Edit: November 11, 2010, 09:09:06 PM by Kush »
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Re: HDTV size vs. size of room?
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2010, 09:14:04 PM »
Isn't the rule that one third of the distance from eyes to screen is close to ideal for screen size?
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Re: HDTV size vs. size of room?
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2010, 12:10:18 AM »
Isn't the rule that one third of the distance from eyes to screen is close to ideal for screen size?

Told ya so!


No bigger than 44" would fit the bill.
« Last Edit: November 12, 2010, 12:13:37 AM by OtheroneK »
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