What is the correct viewing distance for a 40/46 inch HDTV?

Q. Hi,

I am thinking about buying either a 40 inch or a 46 inch HD TV. I would like to know if anyone can tell me the correct viewing distance for both of these screen sizes? My living room is quite big so space is not a problem, but our sofas are currently quite close to the TV so need to know if I will need to move them back a certain distance?

A. You're going to be happier with the bigger screen at any distance except in a very small room. Our viewing distance is about 10 feet. When we upgraded from a 27 inch CRT to a 46 inch LCD, the new TV looked like a monster. Within a couple days, we'd acclimated to the nice big picture and now we wouldn't have it any smaller.

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What is the Best HDTV and best place to buy it?

Q. I want to buy an HDTV. I would like one that is in the 46 inch or 47 inch range. What are the best HDTV's and where are the smartest places to buy them? Please help me because I am a terrible shopper! Thank You!

A. It depends on your situation.

Are you going to be watching the tv in a high level light area? If so, you'll want a LCD HDTV.
Vizios are pretty good LCD's, as well are Sony's

Is it going to be a dark room? If so, you'll want a Plasma HDTV.
For Plasmas, I'd recommended Panasonic or Samsung.


If you really want, THE BEST available. Get Samsungs LED TV


http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=ledtv&model_cd=UN46B8000XFXZA

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