Lights behind tv? Someone explain to me why they're important. - Blu-ray Forum

Robert1986 · 12-29-2008, 09:23 PM

Newbie question here. I see alot of people putting lights behind their tv. Whats the purpose for this?

Thanks

joegs300 · 12-29-2008, 09:51 PM

im curious about this too. i have my set up in my bedroom and my only light source comes from either the sun (when blinds are open) or when my tiny little ikea study lamp is on. the light is only powerful enough to shed light on my apple macbook. i tried putting that light behind my tv for effect but it looked lame. i was thinking of putting some kind of longer type lamp behind it. i think the reason why people put lamps behind their tvs is to offset the brightness. i know i personally have a problem with bright lights.. my eyes are sensitive (even in movie theatres)

davidxiphoid · 12-29-2008, 09:53 PM

For one, it looks really cool =) But if you own an LCD there is an actual 'scientific' use for them as they help lessen eye strain. Below is a thread where you can read a lot about it. I have a cinema quest backlight display and get compliments on it all the time.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=cyron

Eddie2u · 12-29-2008, 10:07 PM

It is called Video Bias Lighting (Backlighting).
You may not get good results with just any light behind your set. From what I have read a 6500k bulb that has a cri rating of 98 is best.

Such as this.
http://www.cinemaquestinc.com/ideal_lumesb.htm

I think I may try Ideal-lume lights.

Marquoz · 12-29-2008, 10:53 PM

I've been meaning to get a light behind my TV for the longest time. When I watch TV in complete darkness I get a headache after a while, but if I have my closet light on and let a little bit of light in, I don't. I figure tossing a back light in my system will do the same thing as the closet light and stop the headaches.

Clark Kent · 12-29-2008, 10:56 PM

Watching a movie in complete darkness can produce eye strain. Proper bias lighting behind your display can eliminate that problem and enhance your perception of the image.

Robert1986 · 12-29-2008, 11:17 PM

Thanks for the replies. I kinda figured it was to prevent eye strain, its just that I don't like the look of it. I've never had eye strain from watching a movie in the dark, but maybe thats because I wear glasses when watching tv.

davidxiphoid · 12-30-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marquoz

I've been meaning to get a light behind my TV for the longest time. When I watch TV in complete darkness I get a headache after a while, but if I have my closet light on and let a little bit of light in, I don't. I figure tossing a back light in my system will do the same thing as the closet light and stop the headaches.

it will look a lot nicer than the closet light to boot =)

ixlegitballinxl · 12-30-2008, 07:26 AM

yep yep

eye strain and cool factor

I leave my ikea lights on even when the tv is off

Robert1986 · 12-30-2008, 08:34 AM

Thanks guys. I put a cheap desk lamp behind my tv and it did help with eye strain. Will have to invent in proper back lights.

Marquoz · 12-30-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidxiphoid

it will look a lot nicer than the closet light to boot =)

Hey, I got a pretty sexy closet light, it's one of those Reveal bulbs!

quexos · 12-30-2008, 01:25 PM

I have a Philips LCD TV set with Ambilight it is a back light that changes both intensity and colors depending on the image displayed. It's both very nice looking and eye relaxing.

dk3dknight · 01-13-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marquoz

Hey, I got a pretty sexy closet light, it's one of those Reveal bulbs!

I put one of those on my ceiling fan... required slight modification by removing the cover that goes over the bulbs.. and now its just direct light...

They are very bright.. I only have one light on my ceiling fan I figure if I buy 2 more I would have a very bright room...

12-29-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
Robert1986 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:35	Lights behind tv? Someone explain to me why they're important. Newbie question here. I see alot of people putting lights behind their tv. Whats the purpose for this? Thanks

12-29-2008, 09:53 PM	#3
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	For one, it looks really cool =) But if you own an LCD there is an actual 'scientific' use for them as they help lessen eye strain. Below is a thread where you can read a lot about it. I have a cinema quest backlight display and get compliments on it all the time. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ighlight=cyron Last edited by davidxiphoid; 12-30-2008 at 12:02 AM.

12-29-2008, 10:07 PM	#4
Eddie2u Member Member since:Jun 2008	It is called Video Bias Lighting (Backlighting). You may not get good results with just any light behind your set. From what I have read a 6500k bulb that has a cri rating of 98 is best. Such as this. http://www.cinemaquestinc.com/ideal_lumesb.htm I think I may try Ideal-lume lights. Last edited by Eddie2u; 01-02-2009 at 05:12 AM.

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12-29-2008, 09:51 PM	#2
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	im curious about this too. i have my set up in my bedroom and my only light source comes from either the sun (when blinds are open) or when my tiny little ikea study lamp is on. the light is only powerful enough to shed light on my apple macbook. i tried putting that light behind my tv for effect but it looked lame. i was thinking of putting some kind of longer type lamp behind it. i think the reason why people put lamps behind their tvs is to offset the brightness. i know i personally have a problem with bright lights.. my eyes are sensitive (even in movie theatres)

12-29-2008, 10:53 PM	#5
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	I've been meaning to get a light behind my TV for the longest time. When I watch TV in complete darkness I get a headache after a while, but if I have my closet light on and let a little bit of light in, I don't. I figure tossing a back light in my system will do the same thing as the closet light and stop the headaches.

12-29-2008, 10:56 PM	#6
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Watching a movie in complete darkness can produce eye strain. Proper bias lighting behind your display can eliminate that problem and enhance your perception of the image.

12-29-2008, 11:17 PM	#7
Robert1986 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:35	Thanks for the replies. I kinda figured it was to prevent eye strain, its just that I don't like the look of it. I've never had eye strain from watching a movie in the dark, but maybe thats because I wear glasses when watching tv.

12-30-2008, 07:26 AM	#9
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	yep yep eye strain and cool factor I leave my ikea lights on even when the tv is off

12-30-2008, 08:34 AM	#10
Robert1986 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:35	Thanks guys. I put a cheap desk lamp behind my tv and it did help with eye strain. Will have to invent in proper back lights.

12-30-2008, 01:25 PM	#12
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	I have a Philips LCD TV set with Ambilight it is a back light that changes both intensity and colors depending on the image displayed. It's both very nice looking and eye relaxing.

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