i want a 4k tv but want to know what size is good for 8 feet in a bedroom?

[batman2000]

i want a 4k tv but want to know what size is good for 8 feet in a bedroom to see 4k?

[Vilya]

Crutchfied recommends these distances:

Screen size / Viewing distance range for 4K Ultra HD TVs
40" 3.3-5.0 feet
43" 3.6-5.4 feet
50" 4.2-6.3 feet
55" 4.6-6.9 feet
60" 5.0-7.5 feet
65" 5.4-8.1 feet
70" 5.8-8.75 feet
75" 6.3-9.4 feet
80" 6.7-10.0 feet
85" 7.1-10.6 feet

"To see the extra detail of 4K TVs, you should sit closer — we suggest from 1 to 1-1/2 times the screen diagonal."

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-VR0aiv...placement.html

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by batman2000

i want a 4k tv but want to know what size is good for 8 feet in a bedroom to see 4k?

Since the better models with better PQ performance start at 55' that is probably ideal for only 8 feet away. The other two most common sizes are 49/50" and 65".

If you want to watch football/basketball and never get out of bed go 65".

The 49/50" don't have as good as HDR perfromance - check rtings for display comparisons.

[batman2000]

Originally Posted by JohnAV

Since the better models with better PQ performance start at 55' that is probably ideal for only 8 feet away. The other two most common sizes are 49/50" and 65".

If you want to watch football/basketball and never get out of bed go 65".

The 49/50" don't have as good as HDR perfromance - check rtings for display comparisons.

why is hdr worse on 50 inch screens over 55 inch screens?

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by batman2000

why is hdr worse on 50 inch screens over 55 inch screens?

Look at the reviews on http://www.rtings.com.

[JohnCarpenterLives]

Originally Posted by Vilya

Crutchfied recommends these distances:

Screen size / Viewing distance range for 4K Ultra HD TVs
40" 3.3-5.0 feet
43" 3.6-5.4 feet
50" 4.2-6.3 feet
55" 4.6-6.9 feet
60" 5.0-7.5 feet
65" 5.4-8.1 feet
70" 5.8-8.75 feet
75" 6.3-9.4 feet
80" 6.7-10.0 feet
85" 7.1-10.6 feet

"To see the extra detail of 4K TVs, you should sit closer — we suggest from 1 to 1-1/2 times the screen diagonal."

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-VR0aiv...placement.html

This always seems too big to me. By their recommendation my TV should be about 80 inches. I would be turning my head side to side to see the picture. It would be like sitting in the front row of a theater.

[JohnAV]

Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterLives

This always seems too big to me. By their recommendation my TV should be about 80 inches. I would be turning my head side to side to see the picture. It would be like sitting in the front row of a theater.

Its because they want to sell you a TV bigger then you need. They make more money that way.

[irascian]

I’m with the much bigger sizes personally. I want an immersive experience like I get at my local IMAX. I currently have a 65” and sit about 6 feet away and it’s definitely not big enough for that true movie experience although it seemed like it was when I first got it.

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by irascian

I’m with the much bigger sizes personally. I want an immersive experience like I get at my local IMAX. I currently have a 65” and sit about 6 feet away and it’s definitely not big enough for that true movie experience although it seemed like it was when I first got it.

Unfortunately a genuine IMAX theater can not be replicated at home, which is why IMAX theaters are so unique. Unless you are a multi-millionaire or billionaire who can afford to have their own custom designed IMAX theater build on their estate It can be done, but you must have the money.

[JoeDeM]

Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterLives

This always seems too big to me. By their recommendation my TV should be about 80 inches. I would be turning my head side to side to see the picture. It would be like sitting in the front row of a theater.

Theatres are a special case, the theatre owners don't want an empty area inside the FOV, they want to pack as many people in as they can, the optimal viewing area is midway at centre.

At the proper viewing distance, you shouldn't need to turn your head, remember these numbers are a guide so that you don't sit too close and get a screen door effect, or too far as to lose visual detail. In the end most people don't adhere to these numbers for one reason or another, but if your goal is to have the optimal visual experience then yes it may take a larger screen at your seating distance.

[fathergll]

Originally Posted by JohnCarpenterLives

This always seems too big to me. By their recommendation my TV should be about 80 inches. I would be turning my head side to side to see the picture. It would be like sitting in the front row of a theater.

THX contends that the optimum viewing distance is a position where the display occupies a 40 degree view angle. 80" would be ideal at 8ft but a smaller TV in the low 70" range would be fine as well. 65" really is too small to have a proper immersive experience.


I find the THX recommendations to be accurate for watching movies. Vast majority of people have far too small TVs for critical viewing. Watching sports on a compressed cable single is one thing. Watching a movie in a dark room using a UHD Blu-ray is another thing and you want to be immersive as possible.

[fathergll]

Originally Posted by irascian

I’m with the much bigger sizes personally. I want an immersive experience like I get at my local IMAX. I currently have a 65” and sit about 6 feet away and it’s definitely not big enough for that true movie experience although it seemed like it was when I first got it.

Movie theaters are a hit and miss. I'm actually at the point where I can get a more immersive experience sometimes at home because unless you sit in a premier seat at a movie AND you don't have other people making noise like eating popcorn or talking then your experience drastically goes downhill.

With that said you are right in that a top theater can't be duplicated at home. I live near a real IMAX theater(one that is capable of showing 70mm) and if you sit in a premier seat it's amazing. Even non-70mm IMAX movies are better on that screen with the sound but screens like that are rare. Most theaters might have 1 really good screen and the rest are meh.