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CZAR · 07-11-2018, 10:40 PM

Whats the best distance for watching a 4K Movie on a 65 Inch TV? To get the best experience?

Vangeli · 07-11-2018, 10:51 PM

Five feet maybe tape a sheet to the to back of your TV and pull the other end over your head and sit down on it creating a little immersive IMAX tent for yourself

nick4Knight · 07-12-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Vangeli

Five feet maybe tape a sheet to the to back of your TV and pull the other end over your head and sit down on it creating a little immersive IMAX tent for yourself

I know you're doing a 'bit' for the funnies, but make that sheet acoustically transparent so you don't mess with the atmos (IMAX) soundscape, and you got yourself one hell of a deal! I'd do it... Bring on the IMAX tent/fort.

Vangeli · 07-12-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nick4amber

I know you're doing a 'bit' for the funnies, but make that sheet acoustically transparent so you don't mess with the atmos (IMAX) soundscape, and you got yourself one hell of a deal! I'd do it... Bring on the IMAX tent/fort.

Just don't stand up the sheet might get caught and then oops your many-thousand-dollar TV falls forward and crushes your cat

fighthefutureofhd · 07-12-2018, 01:17 PM

Good thing I don't have a cat. As for sitting, I would estimate that I sit about 9-10" away. I know from the entertainment center to the couch is over my height by a foot or two.

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Originally Posted by guachi

So a few inches, then?

That is too funny.

BluRayHiDef · 07-12-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Vangeli

Five feet maybe tape a sheet to the to back of your TV and pull the other end over your head and sit down on it creating a little immersive IMAX tent for yourself

I literally laughed out loud.

HD Goofnut · 07-11-2018, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Whats the best distance for watching a 4K Movie on a 65 Inch TV? To get the best experience?

I sit about 4-5' from mine when possible. Sometimes I push it to 6" though.

CZAR · 07-11-2018, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I sit about 4-5' from mine when possible. Sometimes I push it to 6" though.

Thanks. So it seems 3D you need to sit back further but 4K is closer. Im trying to find a set spot for both so I dont have to keep moving my couch lol

cynatnite · 07-11-2018, 11:41 PM

I've read anywhere from 5 - 8 feet. Our sectional is in the 7-8 foot neighborhood depending on where you sit.

CZAR · 07-12-2018, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cynatnite

I've read anywhere from 5 - 8 feet. Our sectional is in the 7-8 foot neighborhood depending on where you sit.

I did some other research and it looks like 5-8 feet for 4K & 8-10 feet for 3D. Sot it would seem that 8 feet would be a good spot to watch both. Ill probably do 8 feet for 3D and 6 feet for 4K and just make a marker on the floor to move back and fourth.

Dailyan · 07-12-2018, 12:53 AM

F34R · 07-12-2018, 01:11 AM

I'm right at 11 feet from my 65" Vizio P65 C-1.

Vangeli · 07-12-2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by F34R

I'm right at 11 feet from my 65" Vizio P65 C-1.

(I'm actually 13' from mine

)

Deciazulado · 07-12-2018, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by CZAR

Whats the best distance for watching a 4K Movie on a 65 Inch TV? To get the best experience?

I watch my 65" curved (makes it looks almost like a ~70" when close) OLED at least at 2PH (picture heights) and sometimes closer (the image keeps pulling me in).
2PH is ~5 feet for Academy and full frame widescreen.
And ~4 feet for Scope (and IMAX) movies.

Once you OLED you never go back

ray0414 · 07-12-2018, 02:06 AM

I'm about 12-13ft back from my 65 also and it's alright. A 75 would be better for wide screen movies but full screen is good. Also need to consider the new brightness of these tvs. Being too close to a super bright TV cannot be good for your eyes. There was an old man on AVS a few years ago that sat 3ft from his 78" Samsung. I can't remember if it was because of his eyes or if he just liked sitting close lol

I just laugh when people say u should 5ft from like a 65inch tv. Like seriously, we sat 10 feet away from a 27" when I was kid lol �� I remember my 1st 32" crt, it seemed monsterous at the time.

Brian81 · 07-12-2018, 02:08 AM

Whatever distance matches your preferred viewing angle when you go to the local cineplex..

ROSS.T.G. · 07-12-2018, 02:16 AM

I sit 9 feet from my 65. Sometimes I use binoculars.

newtonp01 · 07-12-2018, 03:50 AM

I sit farther away for upscales.

Nothing371 · 07-12-2018, 03:51 AM

I typically sit a few inches back from the maximum distance I can shoot a load while watching Dolby Vision content.

guachi · 07-12-2018, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nothing371

I typically sit a few inches back from the maximum distance I can shoot a load while watching Dolby Vision content.

So a few inches, then?

07-11-2018, 10:40 PM	#1
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Best Distance for Watching 4K movies?? Whats the best distance for watching a 4K Movie on a 65 Inch TV? To get the best experience?

07-12-2018, 02:06 AM	#15
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	I'm about 12-13ft back from my 65 also and it's alright. A 75 would be better for wide screen movies but full screen is good. Also need to consider the new brightness of these tvs. Being too close to a super bright TV cannot be good for your eyes. There was an old man on AVS a few years ago that sat 3ft from his 78" Samsung. I can't remember if it was because of his eyes or if he just liked sitting close lol I just laugh when people say u should 5ft from like a 65inch tv. Like seriously, we sat 10 feet away from a 27" when I was kid lol �� I remember my 1st 32" crt, it seemed monsterous at the time. Last edited by ray0414; 07-12-2018 at 02:10 AM.

07-11-2018, 10:51 PM	#2
Vangeli Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Maine, US Trading Score:3	Five feet maybe tape a sheet to the to back of your TV and pull the other end over your head and sit down on it creating a little immersive IMAX tent for yourself

07-11-2018, 11:41 PM	#9
cynatnite Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Kingsport, TN 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:405 MA collection:30 Digital collection:42 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:2	I've read anywhere from 5 - 8 feet. Our sectional is in the 7-8 foot neighborhood depending on where you sit.

07-12-2018, 12:53 AM	#11
Dailyan Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:Beyond the Blue Horizon 4K collection:198 Blu-ray collection:2251 DVD collection:197 Blu-ray reviews: 58 Trading Score:56

07-12-2018, 01:11 AM	#12
F34R Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:134 Trading Score:2	I'm right at 11 feet from my 65" Vizio P65 C-1.

07-12-2018, 02:08 AM	#16
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	Whatever distance matches your preferred viewing angle when you go to the local cineplex..

07-12-2018, 02:16 AM	#17
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	I sit 9 feet from my 65. Sometimes I use binoculars.

07-12-2018, 03:50 AM	#18
newtonp01 Active Member Member since:Jun 2016 4K collection:753 Blu-ray collection:1783	I sit farther away for upscales.

07-12-2018, 03:51 AM	#19
Nothing371 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2015 Location:Minneapolis 4K collection:526 Blu-ray collection:1047 Trading Score:11	I typically sit a few inches back from the maximum distance I can shoot a load while watching Dolby Vision content.

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