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Ideal screen size for watching both SD and HD?

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Here's my problem: I watch a variety of Standard Definition and High Definition content in 16:9 and in 4:3. So, most of the guides online (including the threads on this site) aren't that helpful because they assume the viewer is watching only HDTV in 16:9 or only SDTV in 4:3. I'm watching both, and for now at least, I'm watching HDTV 35% of the time and SDTV for the other 65%. Also, some of my SD content is in 16:9, which complicates things I think. However, I think in the future, more of my content will be HD, but I can't really be sure. Of course, when viewing distance is kept constant, SD looks better on a smaller screen than HD would look.

Is it possible to choose a screen size that will give me the best of both worlds? Or should I just try to maximize the benefits of one resolution over the other? Have any of you had this dilemma? How did you handle it?

My viewing distance is somewhere between 100-110 inches (probably 105). I was thinking of buying a 46" or 55" LED. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
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If you're considering 46-55" LED TVs, then you're posting this in the wrong forum. This forum is for discussion about screens paired with front projectors (i.e., screens measured in feet, not inches).

FWIW, even though SD content does look worse and worse the bigger it is, I would still recommend buying for the future and assuming that your content will shift to HD content over time. Also, IMO, the lower PQ will be offset by the more immersive feel you'll get from a larger screen.
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Thanks srauly! I'm sorry I posted this in the wrong forum. I'm new here....I guess I should have posted this in the LCD section?
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