Samsung HLN617W

I think it's too big for 8' away. Try the 56" or 50". I have the 56" and sit 9-10' away.

At 9' to 10' I can deal with a 56" set but not 61". You will have to judge for your self. It's the only way.

I started out with a 50" ,after 2 weeks it shrunk , traded it in for the hln 61 , it took about 2 or 3 weeks to let it shrink , its fine now, im about 8" away.

Go for it

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At eight feet away your kinda close, although I watch my 43" DLP from 5 feet away, so who am I to judge.

It depends a lot on your source materials. My viewing distance can be at the front of screent to 24' away. If it's HD content then it is perfect at 8'. I am about ~8' from my 61" most of the times. When watch DVD, 12'-15' is best. But for just regular SD, >13'. Although, anamation(cartoon) looks god at 10'. If you are putting your new TV in a close room, 61 can be too big. what the hack, I would go with 61 regardless.