Viewing distance?

On Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:14:52 +0000, Naked Gonad wrote:

Is there an optimum viewing distance for 42" LCD tv's? At present we are
approx 8 to 9ft away and the screen is mounted at eye level.

With that size TV my optimum viewing distance would be about 12-15'. Some
may like it at 6'. You have to decide this for yourself. There is no
specific optimum distance that would fit everyone.

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Naked Gonad wrote:

Is there an optimum viewing distance for 42" LCD tv's?
At present we are approx 8 to 9ft away and the screen
is mounted at eye level.

For optimum LCD HDTV viewing, 1.5-2.0 times the screen diagonal. So, for
a 42" LCD, 63"-84" - or 5.25 to 7.0 feet from the set. A lot depends on
your visual acuity and comfort level.

"Naked Gonad" wrote in message
...
Is there an optimum viewing distance for 42" LCD tv's?
At present we are approx 8 to 9ft away and the screen
is mounted at eye level.

If any of you can see individual pixels from any given
distance, that's too close. If what you see looks good,
that's an acceptable distance. If it isn't, back off until
it is. Eye level means you are minimizing neck
problems and distortion, so that's good by my lights.

Anthony Buckland wrote:
"Naked Gonad" wrote in message
...
Is there an optimum viewing distance for 42" LCD tv's?
At present we are approx 8 to 9ft away and the screen
is mounted at eye level.

If any of you can see individual pixels from any given
distance, that's too close. If what you see looks good,
that's an acceptable distance. If it isn't, back off until
it is. Eye level means you are minimizing neck
problems and distortion, so that's good by my lights.


Yes, that seems to make sense and thanks.

"Thumper" wrote in message
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On Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:27:56 -0500, Big_Al wrote:

Naked Gonad said this on 2/27/2009 5:14 AM:
Is there an optimum viewing distance for 42" LCD tv's?
At present we are approx 8 to 9ft away and the screen
is mounted at eye level.
I was told 1/5th the tv size. 42 / 5 =8.5 so... 8.5 feet.

I'm maybe 12 feet from my 42" and I'm thinking its a bit small, but
I've
had it now for 3 years + and of course its starting to get small, I
see
60" out there now and kinda would like to see something in that
range in
the house. It greed. But my 42" at 12ft is not "bad".

I'm 10-12 feet from my 65" and I could easily see having the 73".
It's a personal decision.

Thumper

I have a 73", and 12 ft is just fine (my main seating choice). Other
seating is as far away as twice that distance, and still quite
view-able.

Refer to SMPTE Standards for viewing distance details.

Wayne

On Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:08:20 -0000, "The dog from that film you saw"
wrote:


"Naked Gonad" wrote in message
...
Is there an optimum viewing distance for 42" LCD tv's?
At present we are approx 8 to 9ft away and the screen
is mounted at eye level.



i think it's personal preference - there's nothing scientific about it
although i'm sure someone will produce a ready written 'this is where you
should sit 'guide.