What is the thrill in watching your Home Theatre in the dark? - Blu-ray Forum

Automission · 12-23-2008, 05:47 PM

It seems people don't take this seriously. This post is 100% serious.

I never really got this. Sure it's like a cinema, but surely watching your TV in the dark will only cause you eye strain. In the long term, this will no doubt make your eye sight worse, meaning the expensive HDTV you bought won't have as good a picture, due to your dodgy eyes!
Just like having your speakers way too loud, your hearing will be damaged to much to hear it properly!

So if someone can clear up the attraction to this, it'd be great. A discussion on the dark experience of home theatres!

drago3451 · 12-23-2008, 05:53 PM

I guess it would depend on your individual system. If you have a large front projection system you have to turn the lights off to get the best picture. If you have a small LCD set you dont really need to turn the lights off.

Pelican170 · 12-23-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Automission

I never really got this. Sure it's like a cinema, but surely watching your TV in the dark will only cause you eye strain. In the long term, this will no doubt make your eye sight worse, meaning the expensive HDTV you bought won't have as good a picture, due to your dodgy eyes!
Just like having your speakers way too loud, your hearing will be damaged to much to hear it properly!

So if someone can clear up the attraction to this, it'd be great. A discussion on the dark experience of home theatres!

LOL, show me some medical evidence that tells that watching tv in the dark makes your eye sight worse. Thats like saying sitting too close to the tv will make it worse... and the movie theaters are being sued left and right for ruining peoples eyes, dont goo!!!

Automission · 12-23-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

LOL, show me some medical evidence that tells that watching tv in the dark makes your eye sight worse. Thats like saying sitting too close to the tv will make it worse...

Erm, it will.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0425015643.htm

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In general, the surrounding illumination resulted in ratings of less visual discomfort, fatigue, and eyestrain, less frequent blink rates, and shorter durations of time between the presentation of a stimulus and brain wave responses.

So a well lit room, results in less discomfort to your eyes. I also assumed it was a given that sitting four inches from a 50" HDTV will do your eyes more damage than sitting from a safe distance. I was taught that at age six.

owa · 12-23-2008, 06:06 PM

I'm having trouble telling if your post is serious or not but if so...

I watch TV, movies, etc. mostly in the dark (or very low-light) trying to make it so that all I see is the picture. I just prefer it that way and always have.

I thought that was an old wives' tale so I don't believe that watching TV in the dark is harmful. But, checking online, you can find info saying it's not good to do and info saying it's fine to do so who knows. I just know it doesn't seem to bother my eyes.

Pelican170 · 12-23-2008, 06:12 PM

hahah that article talks about fatigue and eye strain, not ruining your eye sight...

Automission · 12-23-2008, 06:13 PM

Yes, but eye strain can lead to eye problems. You seem unwilling to accept this due to your own ways. If you strain a muscle, and keep straining it over and over, it's not going to be fine, is it? The same applies to eyes.

Rovic · 12-23-2008, 06:16 PM

lol...i enjoy what i have now not worrying on what could happend...if i go blind a few years from now...so be it....i haven't felt any side effects or "strain" as you call it, but if doesn't happend...oh well...tomorrow will be another day....

Lacit170 · 12-23-2008, 06:18 PM

WOW... i am now stupider for having read this thread.... Automission... do you not drive at night either??

Ive been watching tv in the dark now for basically my whole life and my eyes are as good as theyve always been/.... your argument is paper thin... you seem a bit paranoid

owa · 12-23-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Automission

Yes, but eye strain can lead to eye problems. You seem unwilling to accept this due to your own ways. If you strain a muscle, and keep straining it over and over, it's not going to be fine, is it? The same applies to eyes.

The eye isn't like a muscle though.

Pelican170 · 12-23-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Automission

Yes, but eye strain can lead to eye problems. You seem unwilling to accept this due to your own ways. If you strain a muscle, and keep straining it over and over, it's not going to be fine, is it? The same applies to eyes.

thats a bunch of horse crap lol. show me some proof that people are going blind by watching too much tv in the dark. im unwilling to accept it because its false and you have no evidence of true medical records to prove this "theory" of your true...

Pelican170 · 12-23-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by owa

The eye isn't like a muscle though.

exactly - eyes are organs

Automission · 12-23-2008, 06:20 PM

True, but I only used that as an analogy. And its true, you do drive at night, but car lights don't change from dark to light suddenly, with strobing effects, or flashing images. It's a fairly constant level of light, so your eyes don't strain from constantly adjusting to the amount of light entering the retina.

Pelican, I get it. You don't care about it. Fine. You've made a contribution, now stop trying to say "Hey look everyone, this guy is stupid, let's all insult him!"

Lacit170 · 12-23-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Automission

True, but I only used that as an analogy. And its true, you do drive at night, but car lights don't change from dark to light suddenly, with strobing effects, or flashing images. It's a fairly constant level of light, so your eyes don't strain from constantly adjusting to the amount of light entering the retina.

Pelican, I get it. You don't care about it. Fine. You've made a contribution, now stop trying to say "Hey look everyone, this guy is stupid, let's all insult him!"

well its a bit ridiculous... and i as well was making an analogy... although driving isnt AS stressful as you say watching tv in the dark is... would it not have the same long term affects to your eyes according to your theory??

Are you trying to say you WONT watch tv in the dark for this reason???

Pelican170 · 12-23-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Automission

True, but I only used that as an analogy. And its true, you do drive at night, but car lights don't change from dark to light suddenly, with strobing effects, or flashing images. It's a fairly constant level of light, so your eyes don't strain from constantly adjusting to the amount of light entering the retina.

Pelican, I get it. You don't care about it. Fine. You've made a contribution, now stop trying to say "Hey look everyone, this guy is stupid, let's all insult him!"

Sorry, not trying to insult you, but its quite a ridiculous claim to make when you have not one piece of evidence showing that it "ruins your eye sight".

Automission · 12-23-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

well its a bit ridiculous... and i as well was making an analogy... although driving isnt AS stressful as you say watching tv in the dark is... would it not have the same long term affects to your eyes according to your theory??

Are you trying to say you WONT watch tv in the dark for this reason???

Yes, your argument is true, I accept that. Thank you for discussing this, rather than just telling me I'm wrong.
But no I won't watch TV in the dark. I tried it once, I found no real thrill or enjoyment to it. Only my eyes felt tired after a while, which made watching my film harder, because my eyes couldn't focus properly.

Pelican, I may be wrong it it totally ruining your eyesight, but I've already provided you with evidence it causes problems to your eyes during watching. I can find you several more links if it'l please you a bit more? Though surely you could put some effort into proving me wrong.

johnnyd1 · 12-23-2008, 06:37 PM

I dream in the dark....I wonder what that does to my eyes ?????

Lacit170 · 12-23-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Automission

Yes, your argument is true, I accept that. Thank you for discussing this, rather than just telling me I'm wrong.
But no I won't watch TV in the dark. I tried it once, I found no real thrill or enjoyment to it. Only my eyes felt tired after a while, which made watching my film harder, because my eyes couldn't focus properly.

well this seems strange... maybe you just have bad eyes?? ive never heard of someone not being able to watch a movie in the dark... Does this mean you cant go to the movie theatre? maybe you were just sitting too close to the tv and it stained your eyes... idk, but personally speaking i have VERY good eye site and i actually have my lights off prob 80% of the time i watch tv or movies

Pelican170 · 12-23-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Automission

Yes, your argument is true, I accept that. Thank you for discussing this, rather than just telling me I'm wrong.
But no I won't watch TV in the dark. I tried it once, I found no real thrill or enjoyment to it. Only my eyes felt tired after a while, which made watching my film harder, because my eyes couldn't focus properly.

Pelican, I may be wrong it it totally ruining your eyesight, but I've already provided you with evidence it causes problems to your eyes during watching. I can find you several more links if it'l please you a bit more? Though surely you could put some effort into proving me wrong.

I understand and do agree with the article that it can cause fatigue and eye strain, but what i do not agree with is that, those things can lead to permanent damage of your eye sight...

tacoreed · 12-23-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacit170

WOW... i am now stupider for having read this thread.... Automission... do you not drive at night either??

Ive been watching tv in the dark now for basically my whole life and my eyes are as good as theyve always been/.... your argument is paper thin... you seem a bit paranoid

I agree. I have bad eyesight, but it is hereditary. Movies in the dark Rule.

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12-23-2008, 05:47 PM	#1
Automission Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:England	What is the thrill in watching your Home Theatre in the dark? It seems people don't take this seriously. This post is 100% serious. I never really got this. Sure it's like a cinema, but surely watching your TV in the dark will only cause you eye strain. In the long term, this will no doubt make your eye sight worse, meaning the expensive HDTV you bought won't have as good a picture, due to your dodgy eyes! Just like having your speakers way too loud, your hearing will be damaged to much to hear it properly! So if someone can clear up the attraction to this, it'd be great. A discussion on the dark experience of home theatres! Last edited by Automission; 12-23-2008 at 06:12 PM.

12-23-2008, 06:18 PM	#9
Lacit170 Blu-ray Count Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CT 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:261 Trading Score:1	WOW... i am now stupider for having read this thread.... Automission... do you not drive at night either?? Ive been watching tv in the dark now for basically my whole life and my eyes are as good as theyve always been/.... your argument is paper thin... you seem a bit paranoid Last edited by Lacit170; 12-23-2008 at 06:36 PM.

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12-23-2008, 05:53 PM	#2
drago3451 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:426 Blu-ray reviews:1	I guess it would depend on your individual system. If you have a large front projection system you have to turn the lights off to get the best picture. If you have a small LCD set you dont really need to turn the lights off.

12-23-2008, 06:06 PM	#5
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I'm having trouble telling if your post is serious or not but if so... I watch TV, movies, etc. mostly in the dark (or very low-light) trying to make it so that all I see is the picture. I just prefer it that way and always have. I thought that was an old wives' tale so I don't believe that watching TV in the dark is harmful. But, checking online, you can find info saying it's not good to do and info saying it's fine to do so who knows. I just know it doesn't seem to bother my eyes.

12-23-2008, 06:12 PM	#6
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:737 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	hahah that article talks about fatigue and eye strain, not ruining your eye sight...

12-23-2008, 06:13 PM	#7
Automission Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:England	Yes, but eye strain can lead to eye problems. You seem unwilling to accept this due to your own ways. If you strain a muscle, and keep straining it over and over, it's not going to be fine, is it? The same applies to eyes.

12-23-2008, 06:16 PM	#8
Rovic Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Orange County, CA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:252 Blu-ray reviews: 1	lol...i enjoy what i have now not worrying on what could happend...if i go blind a few years from now...so be it....i haven't felt any side effects or "strain" as you call it, but if doesn't happend...oh well...tomorrow will be another day....

12-23-2008, 06:20 PM	#13
Automission Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:England	True, but I only used that as an analogy. And its true, you do drive at night, but car lights don't change from dark to light suddenly, with strobing effects, or flashing images. It's a fairly constant level of light, so your eyes don't strain from constantly adjusting to the amount of light entering the retina. Pelican, I get it. You don't care about it. Fine. You've made a contribution, now stop trying to say "Hey look everyone, this guy is stupid, let's all insult him!"

12-23-2008, 06:37 PM	#17
johnnyd1 Expert Member Member since:May 2007 Location:RightBehindU, PA. Blu-ray reviews:5	I dream in the dark....I wonder what that does to my eyes ?????

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