TV for the bedroom - Blu-ray Forum

atrofast · 11-23-2008, 07:00 PM

Greetings,

I'm looking for a TV for the bedroom and was thinking of getting the Sharp LC37D64U. The viewing distance is going to be around 8 feet so I my question is, is a 37" TV about the right size for this distance? Also from reviews I've read this Sharp is a pretty good one, any opinions about that? I already picked up the Sharp BDHP21 Blu-ray player and am very happy with it (don't need BD Live in the bedroom, have the PS3 for my main system).
Thanks in advance.

Alex

Beta Man · 11-23-2008, 07:03 PM

I sit 8 feet from my 37" (aquos) and I think it's fine..... could stand to be closer I guess.... For a 37" at 8 feet viewing distance, I'd recommend saving a lot of money and getting a 720p

They're practically giving them away right now.

HAMP · 11-23-2008, 08:41 PM

I have a 37' in my bedroom and have it mounted on the wall. The viewing distance is 6 - 7 feet away. I have a 720p/1080i and I am using a 1 arm wall mount. I have it facing the bed and sometimes I move it to face away from the bed if Im on the other side of the room.

The viewing is excellent. No blu-ray in the bedroom yet, just an upconvertor.

snoofie71 · 11-24-2008, 01:48 AM

I have a 40" Samsung LCD in the bedroom with about an 8' or 9' viewing distance and it is perfect. I don't have DirecTV HD in the bedroom yet and it is a good size for SD broadcasts.

Midnightsailor · 11-24-2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I sit 8 feet from my 37" (aquos) and I think it's fine..... could stand to be closer I guess.... For a 37" at 8 feet viewing distance, I'd recommend saving a lot of money and getting a 720p

They're practically giving them away right now.

Very true.

quest88 · 11-24-2008, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atrofast

Greetings,

I'm looking for a TV for the bedroom and was thinking of getting the Sharp LC37D64U. The viewing distance is going to be around 8 feet so I my question is, is a 37" TV about the right size for this distance? Also from reviews I've read this Sharp is a pretty good one, any opinions about that? I already picked up the Sharp BDHP21 Blu-ray player and am very happy with it (don't need BD Live in the bedroom, have the PS3 for my main system).
Thanks in advance.

Alex

42" probably as big as you want to go unless you have a huge bedroom. 37" isn't to bad but if you can go bigger without breaking the bank go for it.

Downhere · 11-24-2008, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quest88

42" probably as big as you want to go unless you have a huge bedroom. 37" isn't to bad but if you can go bigger without breaking the bank go for it.

Even if you don't have a huge room you can always go bigger. Heck, I plan on having a projector in my bedroom soon. lol.

ixlegitballinxl · 11-24-2008, 07:47 AM

just went through this choice myself, i went with a 40 inch screen. I'm about 6ft away, and its the perfect size.

BluStar88 · 11-24-2008, 07:53 AM

46" is perfect for the bedroom. I have a sony 46XBR and it is the perfect size for the bedroom.

sumik · 11-24-2008, 01:00 PM

I have a 46'' 1080p at 10 feet and I have no problems with watching. At 8 ft maybe even a 42'' ? 37'' is no problem, better too big than too small

11-23-2008, 07:00 PM	#1
atrofast Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-ray collection:24	TV for the bedroom Greetings, I'm looking for a TV for the bedroom and was thinking of getting the Sharp LC37D64U. The viewing distance is going to be around 8 feet so I my question is, is a 37" TV about the right size for this distance? Also from reviews I've read this Sharp is a pretty good one, any opinions about that? I already picked up the Sharp BDHP21 Blu-ray player and am very happy with it (don't need BD Live in the bedroom, have the PS3 for my main system). Thanks in advance. Alex

11-24-2008, 07:53 AM	#9
BluStar88 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:中国-上海 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:3630 iTunes collection:594	46" :) 46" is perfect for the bedroom. I have a sony 46XBR and it is the perfect size for the bedroom.

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11-23-2008, 07:03 PM	#2
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	I sit 8 feet from my 37" (aquos) and I think it's fine..... could stand to be closer I guess.... For a 37" at 8 feet viewing distance, I'd recommend saving a lot of money and getting a 720p They're practically giving them away right now.

11-23-2008, 08:41 PM	#3
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	I have a 37' in my bedroom and have it mounted on the wall. The viewing distance is 6 - 7 feet away. I have a 720p/1080i and I am using a 1 arm wall mount. I have it facing the bed and sometimes I move it to face away from the bed if Im on the other side of the room. The viewing is excellent. No blu-ray in the bedroom yet, just an upconvertor.

11-24-2008, 01:48 AM	#4
snoofie71 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:4	I have a 40" Samsung LCD in the bedroom with about an 8' or 9' viewing distance and it is perfect. I don't have DirecTV HD in the bedroom yet and it is a good size for SD broadcasts.

11-24-2008, 07:47 AM	#8
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	just went through this choice myself, i went with a 40 inch screen. I'm about 6ft away, and its the perfect size.

11-24-2008, 01:00 PM	#10
sumik Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milton, Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:106	I have a 46'' 1080p at 10 feet and I have no problems with watching. At 8 ft maybe even a 42'' ? 37'' is no problem, better too big than too small

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