Question from a 42" to a 46" - Blu-ray Forum

dandeeswish · 04-06-2009, 12:18 PM

I just ordered the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U a couple of days ago and it should be arriving either later this week or early next.

I'm really excited because it is my first Pani, I upgraded from a 42" Philips Plasma. I was wondering if going from a 42" to a 46" would be substantial enough as far as screen size. I know this sounds like a stupid question-LOL. 4 inches never sounds like much, and I am having a hard time picturing it. Will I truly notice the difference in size? I only sit about 7 Feet away from the TV.

BrahmaBull · 04-06-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dandeeswish

I just ordered the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U a couple of days ago and it should be arriving either later this week or early next.

I'm really excited because it is my first Panny, I upgraded from a 42" Philips Plasma. I was wondering if going from a 42" to a 46" would be substantial enough as far as screen size. I know this sounds like a stupid question-LOL. 4 inches never sounds like much, and I am having a hard time picturing it. Will I truly notice the difference in size? I only sit about 7 Feet away from the TV.

Absolutely. You are actually getting much more viewing area than 4 inches too.

These are slightly off as I am using the dimensions of the set with bezel and not actual viewing area, but you get the idea:

(H x W)
42" G10: 26.1" x 40.6" = 1059.66 square inches
46" G10: 28.5" x 44.6" = 1271.10 square inches

In this example the 46" set is 211.44 sq. inches bigger than the 42".

BrahmaBull · 04-06-2009, 12:50 PM

Having said all that, I bought a 42" on Saturday.

I'm upgrading from a 26" though.

dandeeswish · 04-06-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BrahmaBull

Having said all that, I bought a 42" on Saturday.

I'm upgrading from a 26" though.

Awesome thanks! Oh man, I can't imagine what it is like going from a 26" to a 42" (a little over a year ago) I had originally went from a 32" to a 42"

and WOW!

I'm sure you are going to be blown away!

brettallica · 04-06-2009, 03:50 PM

BrahmaBull said it best when he gave you the square inches increase. It'll be a nice difference for sure. Good luck!

quest88 · 04-06-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dandeeswish

I just ordered the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U a couple of days ago and it should be arriving either later this week or early next.

I'm really excited because it is my first Pani, I upgraded from a 42" Philips Plasma. I was wondering if going from a 42" to a 46" would be substantial enough as far as screen size. I know this sounds like a stupid question-LOL. 4 inches never sounds like much, and I am having a hard time picturing it. Will I truly notice the difference in size? I only sit about 7 Feet away from the TV.

Congrats man !!!!!

when I upgraded form a 47 to a 50 I was thinking the same thing only a few inches but it does make a difference.

dandeeswish · 04-06-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by quest88

Congrats man !!!!!

when I upgraded form a 47 to a 50 I was thinking the same thing only a few inches but it does make a difference.

Thanks buddy and good to hear! I can't wait to get it and it's only Monday-LOL!

crackinhedz · 04-06-2009, 10:53 PM

42" vs 46"

crackinhedz · 04-06-2009, 10:54 PM

the biggest difference will come from black levels and contrast.

...nice choice with the panny.

dandeeswish · 04-06-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

the biggest difference will come from black levels and contrast.

...nice choice with the panny.

Awesome and thanks for the visual!

dandeeswish · 04-08-2009, 02:35 PM

It is scheduled to arrive tomorrow between 12-4 EST

and my new TV stand arrives tomorrow as well. SUPER EXCITED!

SPH · 04-08-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by quest88

only a few inches but it does make a difference.

Thats what she said

To the OP congrats on the new set. I am envious, just havent the scratch for the new tv, yet

FreakyFraser · 04-08-2009, 04:18 PM

In the past year I've gone:

20" (4:3) to 32" LCD (bedroom)
27" (4:3) to 42" Plasma (livingroom)
34" (16:9) to 58" Plasma (basement theater)

In each case the new size felt foreign for a couple days. Now each room feels perfect and I'm sure going back down in size would be painful.

Enjoy the new set....always exciting unwrapping some new gear isn't it?

allstar780 · 04-09-2009, 05:38 AM

I'm going from a 32 to a 42 for my bedroom setup... I wasn't sure it would be a huge improvement when i looked at the frame measurements on the TV... but with the link crackin gave i definitely know it's plenty now

dandeeswish · 04-09-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by allstar780

I'm going from a 32 to a 42 for my bedroom setup... I wasn't sure it would be a huge improvement when i looked at the frame measurements on the TV... but with the link crackin gave i definitely know it's plenty now

Oh yeah it is a big difference!

I had went from a 32" to a 42" prior to this. You will love it!

allstar780 · 04-09-2009, 05:44 PM

I hope so... actually I just hope I can calibrate the new TV to look as good as I have the current one! I'm goin from a 2007 model Panasonic LCD to the 42" G10 series plasma (also panasonic) so the calibration might be a bit more complex and time consuming

lojack1976 · 04-09-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by allstar780

I hope so... actually I just hope I can calibrate the new TV to look as good as I have the current one! I'm goin from a 2007 model Panasonic LCD to the 42" G10 series plasma (also panasonic) so the calibration might be a bit more complex and time consuming

I actually went up from a 32"(my first LCD) to a 37"(my second) and it was a huge difference. The only thing is that eventually I kept wanting to go bigger and bigger. I then went to a 42" which was another very noticeable leap. I might have stayed there if the black levels were just a little deeper on my LG, not that they're bad, but I knew I could do better, and I really wanted the best I could afford in my living room. So then I went with the 50" Panny which satisfied my want for both better black levels and a bigger screen. If I had a 42" Panny instead of the LG I might have stayed with it, because that really is a good size in most living rooms, but as the saying goes...bigger is better! Even now I want a 58" or a 60" but I must admit that its not needed, and I'm not going to do it in the foreseeable future. Ugradeitis is a mofo!

On a side note that G10 is going to blow your LCD out of the water. That's a good LCD, but you will see a huge difference in your viewing experience...guaranteed!

dandeeswish · 04-09-2009, 08:22 PM

They arrived my TV and new Stand! Yippee! I have all my settings below 50 andd zoomed in right now for break in period!

crackinhedz · 04-09-2009, 09:32 PM

your setup is screaming for some surround sound!

dandeeswish · 04-09-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

your setup is screaming for some surround sound!

I know, I know this will be my next venture, hopefully soon.

04-06-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
dandeeswish Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Tatooine Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:46	Question from a 42" to a 46" I just ordered the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U a couple of days ago and it should be arriving either later this week or early next. I'm really excited because it is my first Pani, I upgraded from a 42" Philips Plasma. I was wondering if going from a 42" to a 46" would be substantial enough as far as screen size. I know this sounds like a stupid question-LOL. 4 inches never sounds like much, and I am having a hard time picturing it. Will I truly notice the difference in size? I only sit about 7 Feet away from the TV. Last edited by dandeeswish; 04-06-2009 at 03:04 PM.

04-08-2009, 04:18 PM	#13
FreakyFraser Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Ottawa, Ontario Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:200	In the past year I've gone: 20" (4:3) to 32" LCD (bedroom) 27" (4:3) to 42" Plasma (livingroom) 34" (16:9) to 58" Plasma (basement theater) In each case the new size felt foreign for a couple days. Now each room feels perfect and I'm sure going back down in size would be painful. Enjoy the new set....always exciting unwrapping some new gear isn't it? Last edited by FreakyFraser; 04-08-2009 at 04:28 PM. Reason: Spelling

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04-06-2009, 12:50 PM	#3
BrahmaBull Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Having said all that, I bought a 42" on Saturday. I'm upgrading from a 26" though.

04-06-2009, 03:50 PM	#5
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	BrahmaBull said it best when he gave you the square inches increase. It'll be a nice difference for sure. Good luck!

04-06-2009, 10:53 PM	#8
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	42" vs 46"

04-06-2009, 10:54 PM	#9
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the biggest difference will come from black levels and contrast. ...nice choice with the panny.

04-08-2009, 02:35 PM	#11
dandeeswish Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Tatooine Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:46	It is scheduled to arrive tomorrow between 12-4 EST and my new TV stand arrives tomorrow as well. SUPER EXCITED!

04-09-2009, 05:38 AM	#14
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	I'm going from a 32 to a 42 for my bedroom setup... I wasn't sure it would be a huge improvement when i looked at the frame measurements on the TV... but with the link crackin gave i definitely know it's plenty now

04-09-2009, 05:44 PM	#16
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	I hope so... actually I just hope I can calibrate the new TV to look as good as I have the current one! I'm goin from a 2007 model Panasonic LCD to the 42" G10 series plasma (also panasonic) so the calibration might be a bit more complex and time consuming

04-09-2009, 08:22 PM	#18
dandeeswish Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Tatooine Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:46	They arrived my TV and new Stand! Yippee! I have all my settings below 50 andd zoomed in right now for break in period!

04-09-2009, 09:32 PM	#19
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	your setup is screaming for some surround sound!

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