Help Picking Size! - Blu-ray Forum

PCiAM · 08-20-2008, 01:37 AM

I know there's size charts out there, but I'd like to get insight from you guys regarding purchasing a new HD TV. My bedroom is about 12ft to 13ft. What size would you reccomend for best viewing? Would a 40" be too big?

arush5268d · 08-20-2008, 01:40 AM

Well....from what I hear....size matters.

For your bedroom you're not really lookin for the ideal HT setup, I bet.

I personally would start with a 42" - but that's just me.

arush5268d · 08-20-2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard lichtenfelt

http://myhometheater.homestead.com/v...alculator.html

This site recommends a 58" if you are 9.1 feet from the screen.

That is excessive for a bedroom IMO

richard lichtenfelt · 08-20-2008, 01:47 AM

I deleted my post b/c the link wasn't working. I would suggest going a size bigger than you are considering. Almost everyone ends up wishing they would've gotten the bigger screen.

arush5268d · 08-20-2008, 01:50 AM

Well that's true. For me though, I don't want anything huge in my bedroom - especially if it's a bedroom of the seize that he indicated. Now if it was a big ol' room - then oh yah - bring on the big flat panels.

PCiAM · 08-20-2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

Well that's true. For me though, I don't want anything huge in my bedroom - especially if it's a bedroom of the seize that he indicated. Now if it was a big ol' room - then oh yah - bring on the big flat panels.

Yeah I'm thinking 40 to 42! 46 may be too big... there's no way I could do 58" like someone suggested lol

PCiAM · 08-20-2008, 01:58 AM

Also second question... I'm sorry I'm a novice.. I know 120hz is basically a motion enhancer, but is it really worth all that extra money? i do watch a lot of action/super hero/horror movies so some of the scenes ill be watching may have a lot of motion, but I'm still not really keen on spending all that extra money

arush5268d · 08-20-2008, 02:00 AM

IMHO, I could care less about 120hz. This whole motion enhancer thing seems like a waste of money to me. Then again - I am a plasma guy

PCiAM · 08-20-2008, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

IMHO, I could care less about 120hz. This whole motion enhancer thing seems like a waste of money to me. Then again - I am a plasma guy

From what I've understood, Plasma doesn't really benefit from 120hz at all since it refreshes differently than LCDs. I don't really understand it all, but it's nice to get input from real people rather than reading tech articles.

Also, I was looking at Circuit City... I'm leaning towards Sony, but I don't see any 42" models... only 40 and 46. I had a 32 samsung once for a few days but I returned it for the Sony, which I thought looked better plus I had probs with the Samsung and their customer service was horrid. That was only one experience I have to go off though. I don't really know much about the other brands and what's good and what isn't... except I will not be purchasing a Vizio or Olevia or Westinghouse lol.

aramis109 · 08-20-2008, 02:10 AM

Gah, what is with all the incorrect information about 120hz?!

120hz is the refresh rate. Since 24 (as in 24p movies) divides evenly into it, it's supposed to reduce 3:2 pulldown judder. It is also supposed to be good for fast-moving sports.

120hz sets also come with some type of motion enhancer- different brands call it different things. Motionflow is the most common. This is what people refer to as "super smooth" or "fake" looking. This is a setting that can be turned off.

120hz for LCD's = good.
Motionflow = up to the owner. Most folks on this board don't like it, some love it.

arush5268d · 08-20-2008, 02:12 AM

I'm not aware of seeing any 42" LCDs - that's a plasma thing.

But of the LCDs....Sony and Samsung seem to be held in the best regards amongst the members here. I've seen both in action and they do have a good looking picture......
.....for an LCD

PCiAM · 08-20-2008, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

I'm not aware of seeing any 42" LCDs - that's a plasma thing.

But of the LCDs....Sony and Samsung seem to be held in the best regards amongst the members here. I've seen both in action and they do have a good looking picture......
.....for an LCD

So I'm guessing I should decide between 40 and 46 if I choose to get an LCD?

ixlegitballinxl · 08-20-2008, 02:18 AM

i'd go 46-52, you'll never feel like you need to upgrade

Original-6ix · 08-20-2008, 07:33 AM

i put my old plasma 42" in my bedroom and its the perfect size for it.

FIDDYPOP · 08-20-2008, 10:25 AM

Make it big enough that you are not going to regret your investment. I would go with a 42", but you do what you think is best, (or what the wife will allow).

PCiAM · 08-20-2008, 11:02 AM

Thank you all very much for your help. I'm thinking of 42 to 46. I know there's a lot of tech articles online, but it's good to get feedback from real people when making this kind of decision.

Beta Man · 08-20-2008, 02:54 PM

I have a 32" in the bedroom, and want to get a 27" because I feel the 32" is too large

It's all personal preference.

Xerios · 08-20-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCiAM

I know there's size charts out there, but I'd like to get insight from you guys regarding purchasing a new HD TV. My bedroom is about 12ft to 13ft. What size would you reccomend for best viewing? Would a 40" be too big?

46'' samsung

thats my guess, youll never need to upgrade in size, and ull be proud the way it fits in the room

Deadset · 08-20-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PCiAM

I know there's size charts out there, but I'd like to get insight from you guys regarding purchasing a new HD TV. My bedroom is about 12ft to 13ft. What size would you reccomend for best viewing? Would a 40" be too big?

We had the same limitation in our old house, we had a viewing distance of about 11-12 foot. So we ended up getting a 40" LCD 720p TV 2 1/2 years ago and it's been great, especially for that viewing distance.

Good luck!

gearyt · 08-20-2008, 03:04 PM

42" in my bedroom.... limited by wall, door is in the middle

08-20-2008, 01:37 AM	#1
PCiAM Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:52	Help Picking Size! I know there's size charts out there, but I'd like to get insight from you guys regarding purchasing a new HD TV. My bedroom is about 12ft to 13ft. What size would you reccomend for best viewing? Would a 40" be too big?

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08-20-2008, 01:40 AM	#2
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Well....from what I hear....size matters. For your bedroom you're not really lookin for the ideal HT setup, I bet. I personally would start with a 42" - but that's just me.

08-20-2008, 01:47 AM	#4
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	I deleted my post b/c the link wasn't working. I would suggest going a size bigger than you are considering. Almost everyone ends up wishing they would've gotten the bigger screen.

08-20-2008, 01:50 AM	#5
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Well that's true. For me though, I don't want anything huge in my bedroom - especially if it's a bedroom of the seize that he indicated. Now if it was a big ol' room - then oh yah - bring on the big flat panels.

08-20-2008, 01:58 AM	#7
PCiAM Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:52	Also second question... I'm sorry I'm a novice.. I know 120hz is basically a motion enhancer, but is it really worth all that extra money? i do watch a lot of action/super hero/horror movies so some of the scenes ill be watching may have a lot of motion, but I'm still not really keen on spending all that extra money

08-20-2008, 02:00 AM	#8
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	IMHO, I could care less about 120hz. This whole motion enhancer thing seems like a waste of money to me. Then again - I am a plasma guy

08-20-2008, 02:10 AM	#10
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Gah, what is with all the incorrect information about 120hz?! 120hz is the refresh rate. Since 24 (as in 24p movies) divides evenly into it, it's supposed to reduce 3:2 pulldown judder. It is also supposed to be good for fast-moving sports. 120hz sets also come with some type of motion enhancer- different brands call it different things. Motionflow is the most common. This is what people refer to as "super smooth" or "fake" looking. This is a setting that can be turned off. 120hz for LCD's = good. Motionflow = up to the owner. Most folks on this board don't like it, some love it.

08-20-2008, 02:12 AM	#11
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I'm not aware of seeing any 42" LCDs - that's a plasma thing. But of the LCDs....Sony and Samsung seem to be held in the best regards amongst the members here. I've seen both in action and they do have a good looking picture...... .....for an LCD

08-20-2008, 02:18 AM	#13
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	i'd go 46-52, you'll never feel like you need to upgrade

08-20-2008, 07:33 AM	#14
Original-6ix Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:just north of Toronto Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:166 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:29	i put my old plasma 42" in my bedroom and its the perfect size for it.

08-20-2008, 10:25 AM	#15
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	Make it big enough that you are not going to regret your investment. I would go with a 42", but you do what you think is best, (or what the wife will allow).

08-20-2008, 11:02 AM	#16
PCiAM Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:52	Thank you all very much for your help. I'm thinking of 42 to 46. I know there's a lot of tech articles online, but it's good to get feedback from real people when making this kind of decision.

08-20-2008, 02:54 PM	#17
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I have a 32" in the bedroom, and want to get a 27" because I feel the 32" is too large It's all personal preference.

08-20-2008, 03:04 PM	#20
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	42" in my bedroom.... limited by wall, door is in the middle

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