My Samsung is TOO BIG - Blu-ray Forum

MrNathanDrake · 08-22-2009, 03:16 PM

Hey guys

We had a Sumsung 42" upstairs, but we just bought a 48"(or 46" cant remember) and moved the 42" downstairs.

The problem is the room is so small. I am sitting up close to the TV and it gives me a headache after about an hour of watching. The way the room is designed, there's really no way to sit further back away from the TV.

Would getting a smaller TV, maybe a 32", help with this problem? I never had this issue with SDTV's as I could watch for hours and hours and feel fine. I told my friends that I want to replace my 42" with a smaller TV and they think I'm crazy.

what 32" HDTV would you recommend and will it be easier on the eyes?

jaydogg112 · 08-22-2009, 03:43 PM

If most of tv watching is being done at night, I would suggest turning down the backlighting and contrast. The tv sounds like its just too bright which can cause eye fatigue and headaches.

callas01 · 08-22-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydogg112

If most of tv watching is being done at night, I would suggest turning down the backlighting and contrast. The tv sounds like its just too bright which can cause eye fatigue and headaches.

Yes, turn down the backlight to about 4 or 5, contrast settle it about 80-90, and brightness down to 40-50 and you should be OK.

Otherwise send it to me and I will send you mine

Bluubyu · 08-22-2009, 03:56 PM

Or get some ambient lighting behind the set. I think that would help you greatly.

aramis109 · 08-22-2009, 04:18 PM

Doesn't even have to be behind the set. A soft 60watt bulb would go a long way towards preventing eyestrain. I have our lamp behind/to the side of us so it's all indirect lighting and it really makes a large difference.

Riff Magnum · 08-22-2009, 04:38 PM

Exactly how close are you sitting? I sit 8-10 feet from my 61" and even though this is right in the thx recommended ballpark, i can sometimes get eyestrain if i'm watching for long periods in a completely dark room. Especially if the content is really bright.

You could always put your overhead light on a dimmer and go with a soft 60 watt bulb like aramis suggested.

BLindsay · 08-22-2009, 04:40 PM

i use my 40" as a computer monitor so im like 1.5FT away, i must have crazy eyes lol

TheZoof · 08-22-2009, 04:47 PM

You must be super close... too big and tv never started with a 4X"... LOL

I am wanting a 60" for 6-7' away viewing...

08-22-2009, 03:16 PM	#1
MrNathanDrake Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:6	My Samsung is TOO BIG Hey guys We had a Sumsung 42" upstairs, but we just bought a 48"(or 46" cant remember) and moved the 42" downstairs. The problem is the room is so small. I am sitting up close to the TV and it gives me a headache after about an hour of watching. The way the room is designed, there's really no way to sit further back away from the TV. Would getting a smaller TV, maybe a 32", help with this problem? I never had this issue with SDTV's as I could watch for hours and hours and feel fine. I told my friends that I want to replace my 42" with a smaller TV and they think I'm crazy. what 32" HDTV would you recommend and will it be easier on the eyes? Last edited by MrNathanDrake; 08-22-2009 at 03:18 PM.

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08-22-2009, 03:43 PM	#2
jaydogg112 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:170	If most of tv watching is being done at night, I would suggest turning down the backlighting and contrast. The tv sounds like its just too bright which can cause eye fatigue and headaches.

08-22-2009, 03:56 PM	#4
Bluubyu Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:208	Or get some ambient lighting behind the set. I think that would help you greatly.

08-22-2009, 04:18 PM	#5
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Doesn't even have to be behind the set. A soft 60watt bulb would go a long way towards preventing eyestrain. I have our lamp behind/to the side of us so it's all indirect lighting and it really makes a large difference.

08-22-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Exactly how close are you sitting? I sit 8-10 feet from my 61" and even though this is right in the thx recommended ballpark, i can sometimes get eyestrain if i'm watching for long periods in a completely dark room. Especially if the content is really bright. You could always put your overhead light on a dimmer and go with a soft 60 watt bulb like aramis suggested.

08-22-2009, 04:40 PM	#7
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	i use my 40" as a computer monitor so im like 1.5FT away, i must have crazy eyes lol

08-22-2009, 04:47 PM	#8
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:871 Blu-ray collection:1660 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	You must be super close... too big and tv never started with a 4X"... LOL I am wanting a 60" for 6-7' away viewing...

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