Screen Size vs. Room Size/Viewing Distance


Hi,

I know that the optimum viewing distance for an HDTV image is much less than that of a 480 line image, however, we are currently in a state of flux as far as what we are watching. Most will have regular TV resolution displayed for the most part on an HD capable TV, with the occasional DVD movie utilizing their TV's real potential.

All that being said, I was just curious what situations many of you have. I am in the process of buying a new TV, and am stuck in the middle between my preference for the flat tubes and the need for something bigger and desire for widescreen viewing (projection). I am buying for a room that is 27' x 15', with my 'prime' viewing postitions about 10 feet away. My current state of mind has me somewhere around a 47-53" widescreen as optimal. Wonder what you all think or have.....

Chris
cdelplato

Showing 1 response by drew_eckhardt

Placing your seat 1.5-2X screen widths works well for scaled DVDs. Personally, I'd try for something in the 6' wide (80" 16:9 diagonal) range.

I'm currently running a 6' wide screen with seating 12 feet back, and find it a bit small at more than 11 feet and a bit soft at 9 feet so I'll end up with a 7' 16:9 screen when I move the projector to the ceiling.

With 4:3 source coming from DBS, VHS, etc. the smaller 4:3 image is a positive feature.