what size of LCD tv for this viewing distance?

Tattooed · 19 Oct 2007 at 22:03

Hi,
Thinking about buying a 26 LCD tv,not really sure what size to buy.

The viewing distance is about 3 and a half meters.

Any suggestions?

Pug · 19 Oct 2007 at 22:18

3 and a half metres... my 37" is about right over a similar distance.

26 would be way too small imo. the 37 i have cost ~£400 and is great. hannspree JT Xv series. well chuffed with it.

Corasik · 20 Oct 2007 at 00:48

To be honest, at 4 metres I find my 42inch TV is slightly too small. 50inch would be more appropriate, especially for 1080 HD formats. Infact with a 1080p source even a 60inch TV is not over the top at 4 metres... So at 3.5 metres you can have a lot more than a 26inch TV.

Lord-Jaffa · 20 Oct 2007 at 01:25

I would go for 40+ for anything over 3 metres at a minimum.

26 is definatly too small

badbob · 20 Oct 2007 at 10:08

Yeah 26" is way too small, 40", 46" might be ok.

Muban · 20 Oct 2007 at 10:51

I have a 26" LCD and it's just right, but the viewing distance is only around 2m. Would have thought you would need something bigger.

Corasik · 20 Oct 2007 at 11:07

This thread has got me thinking, My computer TFT is 24inch, and I sit at arms length from it. 26inch @ 2meters must be tiny, especally as most DVD movies are superwidescreen letterboxed.

Tattooed · 20 Oct 2007 at 13:04

Thanks for all the replies

jellybeard999 · 20 Oct 2007 at 13:14

Muban said:
I have a 26" LCD and it's just right, but the viewing distance is only around 2m. Would have thought you would need something bigger.

Im at the same distance with a 26", but am itching for a 32"-37"

sid · 20 Oct 2007 at 16:43

I'm at 4m and 37" is small at that range, you need 42" minimum and 50" ideally.

no_1_dave · 20 Oct 2007 at 18:48

Go for a 26" & sit closer to the telly.
Its a much cheaper option

Metalface Mark · 20 Oct 2007 at 19:31

I had a 55" at 10ft, it was the perfect size for HD.