How big is too big for HDTV?

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

I will be happy with a 140" Scope ratio curved OLED

why go so small????

[Brain Sturgeon]

I use a 120" wide scope screen sitting around 11' from the screen and it is not too big. I could very easily see going to a bigger screen. It's a very individual thing, but the immersion of a big screen is what makes the theater experience different, as opposed to just sitting in front of a TV.

Try it sometime. I have yet to have someone sit in the front row of my theater and tell me it's too big. Most of the time, it's more a look of "wow, I didn't think a picture that big could look that clear".

In regards to the difference in electrical consumption, I would guess that most projectors don't use too much more electricity than your average flat panel. I haven't noticed any difference in my electric bill after switching from a rear projection TV to a front projector.

[Sith]

If you play video games, especially shooters i wouldn't go above a 52'....

If it's just for t.v./movies i'd go up to 60-65, but you need to at least be
at 42' to get any real benefit out of your blu rays

[gearyt]

the biggest that will fit through my door....

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Xerios

thats what she said.. haha sorry

* Resume matureness*

idk i think 105 inches is ridiculous

My screen is 106" after the border

[Deadset]

To the OP, visit http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6475_7-....html?hhTest=1

Here is a cut n paste of a few TV's and their power consumption with an average cost of usage. Specifically I have the JVC 40" right now, which isn't too bad on annual usage costs.

Model
HDTV type
Screen size
Watts: Standby
Watts: Power on
Annual cost

Envision A27W221
LCD
27
2.37
105.97
$34.27

Dell W3706MC
LCD
37
1.71
180.13
$56.81

JVC LT-40FN97
LCD
40
0.47
195
$60.65

JVC LT-32X787
LCD
32
1.43
140.04
$44.23

Panasonic TH-58PZ700U
Plasma
58
0.3
609.53
$188.85

Mitsubishi WD-65831
RPTV
65
32.3
257.28
$99.63

[T-Town Oil]

Originally Posted by tron3

Not the case with me. I suppose part of the question could be WHY have a set which so large? There comes a point of little return.

i guess the same could be said for a number of things. why have a faster car, why wear designer clothes, or why spend more on blu-rays when you can get dvds. it all boils down to what you think is more important and if you are able to buy these things without puting yourself in a financial bind. as for me, the 60 inch kuro i have and 50 inch panny plasma make tv time much more enjoyable.

[Riff Magnum]

Maybe wait for the Mitsu Laser DLP. 73" and half the power of LCD.

[olds403]

My Sony KDS-60A3000 sxrd set uses approx. 280 watts in power save mode. I haven't noticed my electric bills any higher than with my old 36"crt. In my opinion there is no such thing as too big, unless you physically cannot carry it into the room.

[Sonny]

My Panny's & I are gunna burn this place to the ground

[Chevypower]

generally if it doesn't actually fit within the walls of your house, or you need a delivery truck so big it doesn't fit on a suburban street, you should start looking at TVs a little smaller

[kjacobs03]

No such thing as "too big"!.
As I say that, I just sold my 65" Mitsu and am getting a 73" on Sunday. "I am as gitty as a little girl"

[DarkClown]

Perhaps, but in response to the question, not as much as the technology.
A 52" LCD probably actually uses less power than a 27" CRT. While a 50" Plasma would probably use twice as much power as the 27".

[tron3]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

I will be happy with a 140" Scope ratio curved OLED

Ahh, now it starts to make sense to me. I don't want a curved set because most stuff is made to be viewed on a flat surface. Now, if I had a projection system and could watch 2001: ASO near original theater panoramic presentation, THEN I would be impressed.

[Xerios]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

My screen is 106" after the border

the projector one that will be in your new attic?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Xerios

the projector one that will be in your new attic?

Yeah.... Can't say I've viewed the picture on the screen, just on a wall.... but it looks good just sitting there

I guess If I had to stand up.... walk about 50 feet to see what is going on in the rest of the picture, then my t.v. would be too big..... but until then, I say BLOW IT UP!!!!! I'd love a 21' screen or so..... but older homes aren't known for their "open" floor plans Besides... convincing the wife I need an $80k Projector, and lens..... would be interesting to say the least!

[PNF]

Originally Posted by tron3

Not the case with me. I suppose part of the question could be WHY have a set which so large? There comes a point of little return.

The "return" you are refering to is subjective. If you put so much less "value" in that "return", then for you, yes, why have such a large set?


It is like asking a dog which color is brighter, yellow or black. (mind you, dogs are color blind)

[neckedness]

Quote: "Some of you must have HDTV's in excess of 50 to 60 inches. While that is a great size for home theater and watching movies, do you really want to burn 400 to 500 watts of power just to watch the evening news?"

I have 3 computers that run at 500 watts all day long. Electric bill between $129-$160 a month. Not that big of a deal. Who watches TV anyways? LOL.

[Grand Bob]

Just like great picture quality, you will adjust to a big TV quickly. We got used to our Sony 70" xbr2 after a short amount of time. However, once you get used to it, it would be difficult to be satisfied with a smaller screen. 60" screens look ho-hum, and 52" would be unacceptable. There is no substitute to watching movies and sports on a big screen. Power consumption is not that big of an issue - our xbr uses about 300 watts, and it was mentioned in another post that the upcoming 73" Mitsu laser dlp will probably use even less.

[theprophecy247]

never get to big unless the room is small, as big as it can be helicoptered through my roof im good with. If imaz theathers can get as big as they do and still look good, im guessing we can get something similar if our rooms are big enuff and are pockets are large enuff to.