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PaulDHolloway · 01-20-2009, 05:52 AM

I have a small room, maybe a little Medium. I am trying to decide if I should buy a HDTV that is 32' or larger. A 42' is the largest I will go but might be to big for my room. I need a decent size with a decent brand and resolution at a decent price. Which do you think would be the best size for my room?

Santeria · 01-20-2009, 06:09 AM

what are your room measurements..??

i have a 10 by 11 foot room and im gonna get a 46 inch tv.

i recommend a 58 inch or larger no matter what size your room.. haha

also depends on your viewing distance, if it is 7 feet back just get the 42 inch!

supersix4 · 01-20-2009, 10:03 AM

I'm sure someone on here knows the site, I can't find it at the moment but there is one where you enter your room info size, distance exc. and it will tell you what size tv is best

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-20-2009, 11:40 AM

No matter the size of the room, I would go no less than 50" in size... or a projector so that it could be adjusted to any future room dimensions without worrying about having purchased a smaller TV in the past, should you try to move it.

E55 KEV · 01-20-2009, 11:46 AM

the size of the room is not to be considered. The viewing distance determines the recommended size of the screen.

http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/lea...placement.html

Screen Viewing distance range
26" 3.25-5.5 feet
32" 4.0-6.66 feet
37" 4.63-7.71 feet
40" 5.0-8.33 feet
46" 5.75-9.5 feet
52" 6.5-10.8 feet
58" 7.25-12 feet
65" 8.13-13.5 feet
70" 8.75-14.75 feet

italiano17771 · 01-20-2009, 12:57 PM

atleast 50. it may look big when you first get it, but after a few weeks you will wish you went bigger.

Petra_Kalbrain · 01-20-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italiano17771

atleast 50. it may look big when you first get it, but after a few weeks you will wish you went bigger.

My sentiments exactly!

I got my 52" originally for a room that measured about 10' x 13' and it was only a matter of days before I was saying, "I should have went bigger." And now that I have a living room where it's mounted on a wall, I'm definitely regretting not going with bigger or a projector!!!

HD 335 · 01-20-2009, 04:40 PM

If you're not really on a small budget, get yourself at least a 50" or larger. But money is tight, try to get a 46" and no less than a 42".

joegs300 · 01-20-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furashu

what are your room measurements..??

i have a 10 by 11 foot room and im gonna get a 46 inch tv.

i recommend a 58 inch or larger no matter what size your room.. haha

also depends on your viewing distance, if it is 7 feet back just get the 42 inch!

i agree. i sit about 7 feet back and my 42 inch is more than supple. I wanna get a 46 or a 50 inch just because im addicted to upgrading.

My_Two_Cents · 01-20-2009, 05:42 PM

The simple answer is: As big as you can afford

Seriously, you'll always regret not going bigger after you've had your set awhile. We've got a 42" set in the bedroom, and the size is just right. Our 42" set in the living room needs to be at least 50". So far, our 58" set has not "shrunk" yet, but over time it will....

Dirk504 · 01-20-2009, 06:06 PM

Like I always say.... GO BIG OR GO HOME!!! My apt living room isn't the biggest, but those 58 inches fit just right.

Squozen · 01-20-2009, 06:39 PM

I sit about 9 feet back from a 92" screen and I'd go bigger if I had the wall space.

clownface · 01-20-2009, 06:43 PM

I would recommend a 42" as the "sweet spot" for 1080p LCD TV's.

kingofgrills · 01-20-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E55 KEV

the size of the room is not to be considered. The viewing distance determines the recommended size of the screen.

http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/lea...placement.html

Screen Viewing distance range
26" 3.25-5.5 feet
32" 4.0-6.66 feet
37" 4.63-7.71 feet
40" 5.0-8.33 feet
46" 5.75-9.5 feet
52" 6.5-10.8 feet
58" 7.25-12 feet
65" 8.13-13.5 feet
70" 8.75-14.75 feet

+1. Viewing distance, and not room size, is the proper way to size up the TV for the space. I sit 8' from my TV, and it's a 50"

obiwopkenobi62 · 01-20-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

My sentiments exactly!

I got my 52" originally for a room that measured about 10' x 13' and it was only a matter of days before I was saying, "I should have went bigger." And now that I have a living room where it's mounted on a wall, I'm definitely regretting not going with bigger or a projector!!!

Same with me. We got a 51" and within 6 months went to a 73". Now the 73" doesn't look so big.

surfdude12 · 01-20-2009, 08:01 PM

i have a 9-10 foot viewing distance.

i first bought 50", but returned it since i learned i could only see 720p max:
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ewing+distance

graf1k · 01-21-2009, 01:30 AM

It's weird, I bought a 46XBR6 to replace a 40XBR1 and when I watched it, the difference in size didn't really wow me like I thought it would so I retured it for a 52XBR6 which is on the way. Yet now that I'm relegated to the 40XBR1 again, it doesn't seem small in comparison or anything, even though I'm sitting further away from it now than I used to.

Anyway, I would say go for the biggest you can afford. If I could afford the 60" Kuro I would have gone for it, or the 70" XBR7 if I had more money than sense. 52" was pretty much the biggest I could afford without going projection which I don't want to do right now.

coolmilo · 01-21-2009, 01:36 AM

Some might say it depends on your viewing distance. You should sit 1.5 times from the size of the screen. So if you sit 60 inches from where the TV will be mounted, you should get a 40" TV.

Like others who have replied, I recommend purchasing the largest TV that works within your budget and fits in your space. You could always move the seats back.

PaulDHolloway · 01-26-2009, 03:19 AM

I drop the idea of getting a 32' to my family (which is the size in the living room, but I want bigger.) They think I am nuts. They think a 32' HDTV for a living room is big and question why I would want a bigger HDTV for a smaller room.

I am buying all my expensive stuff now (HTDV,Wii,PS3,DVD Recorder)
Because am starting to collect Blu-Ray and DVDs and I will eventually have a decent collection (Right now I just have 2 blu-rays and 15 DVDs) but I want to play games with my ps3 and wii and watch movies because when I move out, I won't get cable and I need some movies and games to entertain myself with. So buying the right size is important. Today I spotted a 42' Phillips HDTV which caught my eye.

After listening to you guys... I am shooting between 42' and 56' even the larger I go the more small my room will look.

joegs300 · 01-26-2009, 03:50 AM

I am getting a 50'' and I sit about 8 feet back.

01-20-2009, 05:52 AM	#1
PaulDHolloway Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:New Mexico Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:42 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:8	What size HDTV do you recommen I have a small room, maybe a little Medium. I am trying to decide if I should buy a HDTV that is 32' or larger. A 42' is the largest I will go but might be to big for my room. I need a decent size with a decent brand and resolution at a decent price. Which do you think would be the best size for my room?

01-21-2009, 01:30 AM	#17
graf1k Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:🆇🆇🆇🆇 Trading Score:198	It's weird, I bought a 46XBR6 to replace a 40XBR1 and when I watched it, the difference in size didn't really wow me like I thought it would so I retured it for a 52XBR6 which is on the way. Yet now that I'm relegated to the 40XBR1 again, it doesn't seem small in comparison or anything, even though I'm sitting further away from it now than I used to. Anyway, I would say go for the biggest you can afford. If I could afford the 60" Kuro I would have gone for it, or the 70" XBR7 if I had more money than sense. 52" was pretty much the biggest I could afford without going projection which I don't want to do right now. Last edited by graf1k; 01-21-2009 at 01:33 AM.

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01-20-2009, 06:09 AM	#2
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	what are your room measurements..?? i have a 10 by 11 foot room and im gonna get a 46 inch tv. i recommend a 58 inch or larger no matter what size your room.. haha also depends on your viewing distance, if it is 7 feet back just get the 42 inch!

01-20-2009, 10:03 AM	#3
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	I'm sure someone on here knows the site, I can't find it at the moment but there is one where you enter your room info size, distance exc. and it will tell you what size tv is best

01-20-2009, 11:40 AM	#4
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	No matter the size of the room, I would go no less than 50" in size... or a projector so that it could be adjusted to any future room dimensions without worrying about having purchased a smaller TV in the past, should you try to move it.

01-20-2009, 11:46 AM	#5
E55 KEV Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Washington D.C. 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:546 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:28	the size of the room is not to be considered. The viewing distance determines the recommended size of the screen. http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/lea...placement.html Screen Viewing distance range 26" 3.25-5.5 feet 32" 4.0-6.66 feet 37" 4.63-7.71 feet 40" 5.0-8.33 feet 46" 5.75-9.5 feet 52" 6.5-10.8 feet 58" 7.25-12 feet 65" 8.13-13.5 feet 70" 8.75-14.75 feet

01-20-2009, 12:57 PM	#6
italiano17771 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:PA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:177	atleast 50. it may look big when you first get it, but after a few weeks you will wish you went bigger.

01-20-2009, 04:40 PM	#8
HD 335 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:33 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1269 DVD collection:16 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:121	If you're not really on a small budget, get yourself at least a 50" or larger. But money is tight, try to get a 46" and no less than a 42".

01-20-2009, 05:42 PM	#10
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	The simple answer is: As big as you can afford Seriously, you'll always regret not going bigger after you've had your set awhile. We've got a 42" set in the bedroom, and the size is just right. Our 42" set in the living room needs to be at least 50". So far, our 58" set has not "shrunk" yet, but over time it will....

01-20-2009, 06:06 PM	#11
Dirk504 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:25 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:367 Blu-ray reviews:4	Like I always say.... GO BIG OR GO HOME!!! My apt living room isn't the biggest, but those 58 inches fit just right.

01-20-2009, 06:39 PM	#12
Squozen Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:80	I sit about 9 feet back from a 92" screen and I'd go bigger if I had the wall space.

01-20-2009, 06:43 PM	#13
clownface Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Brooklyn New York	I would recommend a 42" as the "sweet spot" for 1080p LCD TV's.

01-20-2009, 08:01 PM	#16
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	i have a 9-10 foot viewing distance. i first bought 50", but returned it since i learned i could only see 720p max: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ewing+distance

01-21-2009, 01:36 AM	#18
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Some might say it depends on your viewing distance. You should sit 1.5 times from the size of the screen. So if you sit 60 inches from where the TV will be mounted, you should get a 40" TV. Like others who have replied, I recommend purchasing the largest TV that works within your budget and fits in your space. You could always move the seats back.

01-26-2009, 03:19 AM	#19
PaulDHolloway Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:New Mexico Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:42 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:8	I drop the idea of getting a 32' to my family (which is the size in the living room, but I want bigger.) They think I am nuts. They think a 32' HDTV for a living room is big and question why I would want a bigger HDTV for a smaller room. I am buying all my expensive stuff now (HTDV,Wii,PS3,DVD Recorder) Because am starting to collect Blu-Ray and DVDs and I will eventually have a decent collection (Right now I just have 2 blu-rays and 15 DVDs) but I want to play games with my ps3 and wii and watch movies because when I move out, I won't get cable and I need some movies and games to entertain myself with. So buying the right size is important. Today I spotted a 42' Phillips HDTV which caught my eye. After listening to you guys... I am shooting between 42' and 56' even the larger I go the more small my room will look.

01-26-2009, 03:50 AM	#20
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	I am getting a 50'' and I sit about 8 feet back.

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