Living Room



And where would you put it? Room is pretty big and has 10' ceilings so it looks even bigger than it actually is.

 

42.

 

I'd go with a 46". I'd also choose a Samsung. And I would buy it from Amazon, free delivery and no tax. Are you going to mount it or put it on a stand? On a wall I'd put it straight to the left of the "L" in Living/Dining or straight to the right of the "g" in Living/Dining.

 

Haven't decided if I'm going to wall mount it yet. It's a brand new apartment and it isn't pre-wired to install a TV on the wall so hiding the wires would be interesting.

 

46" or 50"

...keep in mind optimal viewing distance decreases if you're looking at HD vs. SD TV

 

I'm not a fan of the wall mounting myself. Depending on the thickness of your inner walls, it may even pose a problem. The newer Samsung models look very nice just sitting on a stand IMO. I have a 46" at home and my viewing distance is about 9-10 feet.

 

at least 46.

40/42 might seem right, but after awhile your eyes will adjust to it and looking at the size of the room, it might start to look small.

 

The best place I see to put a tv would be on the west wall, because to the north are your windows and you cant put your tv on that wall. The wall to the east doesn't really make sense because that is where you bedroom entrance is.

The most important question is what is your viewing distance going to be?? IMO 40, 42in is going to be WAY too small. I would go with at least a 50in if you can cut it, a 46 would be okay, but it will start to look small after a few days.

I just bought a 58inch and my viewing distance is 8-9 feet and I LOVE it, I'm telling you always go one size bigger than you think you want and you won't regret it...

 

See chart below for further detail...

 

That chart is recommending an 80" TV for a 10 foot viewing distance for 1080p.

 

we have a 80" projector screen in our living room

 

then why are you looking for a new tv? for the bedroom?

 

The chart really just showing the "recommended" viewing distances, where 1080p picture details really become apparent. You can sit further away, but all the chart is saying is that some of the detail in the picture begins to fade because the human eye cannot pick up that subtle detail from those distances.

 

I have a 52" and at my old place I was about 5ft from it and that was too close. Now in my family room im about 12ft from it and its perfect, actually sometimes looks small

 

 

52 ftw...my LR is smaller than that and I have a 52

 

I was leaning towards a 50"+ but I was hoping someone in here would talk me down to a 42-46".

Damn all of you.

 

You can always make your TV seem larger by moving the furniture closer.

If money is a concern at all, about 3/4 of all LCD's made today are either 32" or 46", so this is where you find the best deals. LCD's over 46" start getting pretty pricey, and plasma might be the better option. What I would NOT recommend is going up from 46 to 52 and sacrificing quality.

 

interesting

 

I'd like to stay under $1,800

 

If you are willing to go plasma you would do great in buying a

Panasonic TH50PZ85U (will most definately fit your budget)
or if you can budget it
Panasonic TH50PZ800U (may be a little more than you want to spend)

I bought the 58inch 800U tv and haven't regretted it a bit. I much prefer plasma's over current LCD technology, but that is my preference.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN-T46...429060&sr=1-10

 

Looks like a nice set the CNET review is good. I'm telling you though the difference between a 46in and a 50in, if you can swing it, is HUGE...

 

I don't need to buy now, or even before Christmas. Think I'll save some coin around Super Bowl time?

 

Practicality is not a pre-requisite for being on AZ

I suggest a 50" as I would buy it in case you upgrade to a larger place.

 

Exactly. If the tv had 300dpi resolution, that chart would recommend you sit
2" away from your television. As MisterLinus said, the size of the room is
somewhat irrelevant as far as watching goes. What matters is how far away are you sitting. If your viewing angle is the same, a 36" tv will seem the
same size as a 50" tv.

I've usually observed that 2x is the usual sweet spot.
at 3x the tv starts to feel small.
1.5x and people usually complain their eyes get tired.
It's a lot worse when you watch something with subtitles, as your eyes
move around a lot more.

- Frank

 

Probably depends on the economy. LCD prices have crashed through the floor compared to one year ago, even six months ago. That's the case with the 32", which is what I've been monitoring for the last couple weeks.

 

Don't make me buy a 32" for the bedroom too.

 

Believe me the economy is still going to be in the toliet by Superbowl time...

In all honesty, your best bet is probably looking at sets right after Christmas, stores will be motivated to make a sale before the end of a dismal 4th quarter.

 

I sit 8-9 feet from my 58inch think its great, but I could see how people might think that viewing distance for that size is a bit overwhelming...

 

It's probably not an LCD though I'm assuming. Staying within a reasonable price frame, going to plasma or projection is going to be necessary beyond 52". For me it's not worth losing the picture quality.

 

Yes it is a plasma, butI find the picture quality of a plasma to be far superior to LCD's(deeper blacks, sharpness, better color saturation) but that is an argument for another thread. I just think LCD has not come far enough along yet.

 

Sharp 1080p 52" LCD AND 32" LCD combo pack -> $1,799.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...s=5&lang=en-US

 

Is a good TV?

 

Most will tell you Sharp is a step down from Samsung and Sony.

 

Yeah, some of my friends like to sit way in the back of movie theaters.
I like to sit closer, personally.

- Frank

 

Good - Yes
Great - No
Sony and Sammy at the top of the ladder, Sharp is one down from them, and the rest of the non-"S" brands are somewhere below that. That is just my
I've had a 46" 1080p LCD Sharp for 14 months now with ZERO regrets.

 

Okay I'm going to get the 52" Sammy 650 for the living room.

Can anyone suggest a good 32"+ LCD for the bedroom under $700?

 

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32A4...0310023&sr=1-1

??

 

Seems decent. I have an LN32A540 in my bedroom that I bought at Costco for $599 earlier this year, and it's a good set.