What is the ideal view distance for a 1080p 52" lcd when watching HD content?

What is the ideal view distance for a 1080p 52" lcd when watching HD content?
Its really a matter of personal preference. In my opinion it is 6-10 ft. There was a thread for a survey on this recently.

For 1080p under 8' , 6' would be about ideal.


http://www.foxav.net/assets/images/resolution_chart.png

I'd ignore the charts, and go with what works for you personally.

If you really need a guideline, I recently did a poll on this here, and the vast majority of ppl said they sat 1.5 to 2.5 times the screen size away from their TVs.

So, for 52", that ends up being 6.5 to 11 feet. But that's other ppl, not necessarily you.

I'd ignore the charts, and go with what works for you personally.

If you really need a guideline, I recently did a poll on this here, and the vast majority of ppl said they sat 1.5 to 2.5 times the screen size away from their TVs.

So, for 52", that ends up being 6.5 to 11 feet. But that's other ppl, not necessarily you.


UMMM... NO! That chart is about DEAD ON. Unless your vision is on par with Supermans.

At 11 feet away from a 52" screen , you'd not get very much of the benefits of 1080P..maybe 30% of the benfits AT BEST!


SystemShock2, this is a fact! End of discussion.

These charts are worthless as they assume that all TV sets and programs are equal. If you watch a high quality program like those slow fly-overs public television is known for on a high-end set, these charts may be OK. Watch a "shaky camera" program with fast action on an 8ms, 60Hz LCD for a couple of hours and you will be moving that couch back in a hurry.

I like ensuring that I see every detail that I possibly can in the image without seeing things that I'm not "supposed" to see, so I'll throw on something in HD and move up until I can see the pixel structure of the image, then I'll go back a foot or two.

The charts are a good starting point, but they don't take the capabilities of your specific television, how well it is or isn't calibrated, and your sources into account.

Bottom line is always the same--buy as big as possible and sit as close as possible.

1080p from a set too small or viewed from a distance that is too far away is just a complete waste.

UMMM... NO! That chart is about DEAD ON. Unless your vision is on par with Supermans.

At 11 feet away from a 52" screen , you'd not get very much of the benefits of 1080P..[/B][B]maybe 30% of the benfits AT BEST!

SystemShock2, this is a fact! End of discussion.

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Look, you can shout all you want, but fact is, a lot of ppl do NOT sit at the chart distances.

Check it out:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1109283


If ppl want to obey the chart, great. But if they don't, I don't think any 'chart nazis' are gonna change their minds much.

The charts are a good starting point, but they don't take the capabilities of your specific television, how well it is or isn't calibrated, and your sources into account.

Ive got what is arguably the best hdtv that money can buy , a Pioneer Elite pro-151fd.

Its a 60" and eye to screen distance is 9.5' (measured with a tape measure) and id not want to sit ANY further back than that , 10' at most. If Pioneer ever does a 70"er id buy it.
My previous hdtv was a Sony 46" LCD and it was too small, the benefit with it was this; regular dvds looked great because I was not close enough to see the artifacts etc. very well from regular dvds. So id say that if your HDTV and sources are less that excellent sitting further back is a good idea .
At 9.5' back from my old Sony 46" Z series, good 1080p BDs were basically a waste of money, I had to sit on my coffee table to really get the benefits from good tranfered BDs.

Even now with my pro-151fd , If I want to critically view a portion of a good BD I sit on my coffee table;
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/bentvalve/fnl2.jpg?t=1232924426

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lol!

Well this is my opinion systemshock, ive said mine and don't have anything more to ad, you guys enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Its a 60" and eye to screen distance is 9.5' (measured with a tape measure) and id not want to sit ANY further back than that , 10' at most.

9.5 or 10 ft away from a 60" is reasonable. But your chart is telling you that you need closer to an 80".

See what I mean? Even you are not fully following the chart.

Guidelines are great, but that's all they are, guidelines.

lol!

Well this is my opinion systemshock, ive said mine and don't have anything more to ad, you guys enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Thanks man, you too. Looking forward to the Superbowl next weekend. :cool:

Bottom line is always the same--buy as big as possible and sit as close as possible.

1080p from a set too small or viewed from a distance that is too far away is just a complete waste.


So, why wouldnt you get a 60" and view it at 8'? Whether its 1080P or 720P the pixels are the same size on a 60" as compared to say a 42" there are just more of them, correct? I realize that pixel size is different between 1080P and 720P.

James,
I like your living room setup. I can tell you pay attention to detail when shopping for your electronics & speakers.
Take this for what it's worth, but if you added a "warm" color to your walls (like a cappucino color) vs. the stark white, it would make your room feel even cozier!

James,
I like your living room setup. I can tell you pay attention to detail when shopping for your electronics & speakers.
Take this for what it's worth, but if you added a "warm" color to your walls (like a cappucino color) vs. the stark white, it would make your room feel even cozier!


Yes , I just bought the house in 8/08 , the walls are not stark white, they are a light tannish color.

The house was recently remodeled , new paint. But I agree , whenever I do need paint again I ,I will consider a warmer color.

I was just on ebay and ran across this picture, I like it. Whenever I do paint I am probably gonna go with something in the ballpark of this color..........

http://i9.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2d/12/a9f8_1.JPG

Ive got what is arguably the best hdtv that money can buy , a Pioneer Elite pro-151fd.

Its a 60" and eye to screen distance is 9.5' (measured with a tape measure) and id not want to sit ANY further back than that , 10' at most. If Pioneer ever does a 70"er id buy it.
My previous hdtv was a Sony 46" LCD and it was too small, the benefit with it was this; regular dvds looked great because I was not close enough to see the artifacts etc. very well from regular dvds. So id say that if your HDTV and sources are less that excellent sitting further back is a good idea .
At 9.5' back from my old Sony 46" Z series, good 1080p BDs were basically a waste of money, I had to sit on my coffee table to really get the benefits from good tranfered BDs.

Even now with my pro-151fd , If I want to critically view a portion of a good BD I sit on my coffee table;
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/bentvalve/fnl2.jpg?t=1232924426

What model speakers are them in the photo?

What model speakers are them in the photo?


They are AV123's ELT525s , the monitors, towers and center >>
http://**********/component/option,com_virtuemart/page,shop.browse/category_id,51/Itemid,37/

And ive got their MFW-15 subwoofer.


I had a guy tell me that I would be shocked when I got them , and I hoped so but it takes alot to shock me, I just wanted to be happy with them.

And as it turned out , he was dead on, I was in shock,
First off the finish is real rosewood veneer, the build quality of these speakers in unbelievable.

Next the sound , with efficiency of 83dB-87dB they do need some power to push em. Ive got an Onkyo 805 pushing em and they rock. Ive had em 4 months or so and I love them.

I was just on ebay and ran across this picture, I like it. Whenever I do paint I am probably gonna go with something in the ballpark of this color..........

http://i9.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2d/12/a9f8_1.JPG

LOVE that color! That will look awesome in your living room. What are you waiting for? $30 and you could complete your room this weekend! ;)