How far are you sitting from your TV? - Blu-ray Forum

MillionDollarMan · 07-07-2009, 07:46 PM

How far away should you be from your 52inch 1080p tv.I tried the almighty google but kept getting conflicting reports.Thought I would hear you suggestions.

Another_Dude · 07-07-2009, 07:49 PM

I'm nine feet from my screen (120") so by my standards you should be at about 4.5 feet from your TV.

YMMV

kpkelley · 07-07-2009, 07:51 PM

From 6-9ft.

The general rule of thumb is 1.5-2X the diagonal size of the screen, for televisions. There are different rules for projectors based upon CIH or CIW.

MillionDollarMan · 07-07-2009, 07:52 PM

I had the sofas way back thinking it was 12 ft I need the extra room in the back so now I can fix it.

pokefan · 07-07-2009, 07:53 PM

It's all really personal preference but a good rule of thumb is to multiply your screen size by 1.5. That will give you you're distance, which for you comes to 6.5 feet.

But I say just grab a seat and see where you like it the most.

MillionDollarMan · 07-07-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokefan

It's all really personal preference but a good rule of thumb is to multiply your screen size by 1.5. That will give you you're distance, which for you comes to 6.5 feet.

But I say just grab a seat and see where you like it the most.

WOW were the hell did I get 12 ft from

repete66211 · 07-07-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MillionDollarMan

How far away should you be from your 52inch 1080p tv.I tried the almighty google but kept getting conflicting reports.Thought I would hear you suggestions.

Distance to size ratios are almost 100% subjective, so in my opinion there isn't much point in putting a number (i.e. 1.5x) on it. I sit about 10-12' from my 50" TV. I used to sit 10-12' from a 32" TV. The larger picture is much better, but I was just fine with the 32".

The only metric I'd put on it is: If you can't read subtitles you're too far away or your TV is too small. If you have to move your eyes to an uncomfortable degree when reading subtitles (or just watching a movie) then you're probably too close. Anything in between is fine.

Whenever I'm asked about the TV size:distance I recommend that you find a good TV model and buy the biggest one you can afford.

slee915 · 07-07-2009, 07:58 PM

I'm about 11' away from my Sharp 52". I think it is too small.

Blu-Benny · 07-07-2009, 07:58 PM

i'm about 4-5 feet from my 32" @ the farthest spot.

Geezer00003 · 07-07-2009, 08:02 PM

I'm sitting at the right distance away from my screen

jetydosa · 07-07-2009, 08:21 PM

Im about 9ft away from my 52" screen, which seemed positively huge coming from 42 at same distance, but now, not so much haha.

Irrob · 07-07-2009, 08:27 PM

I'm 8ft away from my 52.

sarge1976 · 07-07-2009, 08:29 PM

8ft from a 65" DLP.

crazyBLUE · 07-07-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geezer00003

I'm sitting at the right distance away from my screen

8 feet for me ~ same beautiful display !!

langn08 · 07-07-2009, 09:05 PM

6 from a 40

Irrob · 07-07-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarge1976

8ft from a 65" DLP.

Siri · 07-07-2009, 09:06 PM

I sit 13ft back from a 100" screen, the closest in my room is 8-9ft

callas01 · 07-07-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by langn08

6 from a 40

+1

OMH · 07-07-2009, 09:46 PM

6 1/2 from 46

Beta Man · 07-07-2009, 09:47 PM

9' from a 106" 1080i

Seems perfect to me.... never had a complaint from anyone....

07-07-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
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07-07-2009, 07:49 PM	#2
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	I'm nine feet from my screen (120") so by my standards you should be at about 4.5 feet from your TV. YMMV

07-07-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	From 6-9ft. The general rule of thumb is 1.5-2X the diagonal size of the screen, for televisions. There are different rules for projectors based upon CIH or CIW.

07-07-2009, 07:52 PM	#4
MillionDollarMan Banned Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	I had the sofas way back thinking it was 12 ft I need the extra room in the back so now I can fix it.

07-07-2009, 07:53 PM	#5
pokefan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Stillwater, OK (MEMBER "ECPP" - Tornado Alley Affiliate) Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:242 Trading Score:22	It's all really personal preference but a good rule of thumb is to multiply your screen size by 1.5. That will give you you're distance, which for you comes to 6.5 feet. But I say just grab a seat and see where you like it the most.

07-07-2009, 07:58 PM	#8
slee915 Senior Member Member since:May 2007 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:985 Blu-ray reviews:10	I'm about 11' away from my Sharp 52". I think it is too small.

07-07-2009, 07:58 PM	#9
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i'm about 4-5 feet from my 32" @ the farthest spot.

07-07-2009, 08:02 PM	#10
Geezer00003 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:GTA Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:669	I'm sitting at the right distance away from my screen

07-07-2009, 08:21 PM	#11
jetydosa Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:51 Trading Score:4	Im about 9ft away from my 52" screen, which seemed positively huge coming from 42 at same distance, but now, not so much haha.

07-07-2009, 08:27 PM	#12
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	I'm 8ft away from my 52.

07-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#13
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	8ft from a 65" DLP.

07-07-2009, 09:05 PM	#15
langn08 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fox Cities WI Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:373 Trading Score:6	6 from a 40

07-07-2009, 09:06 PM	#17
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	I sit 13ft back from a 100" screen, the closest in my room is 8-9ft

07-07-2009, 09:46 PM	#19
OMH Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	6 1/2 from 46

07-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#20
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	9' from a 106" 1080i Seems perfect to me.... never had a complaint from anyone....

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