Fantastic, I really appreciate the input, guys. Obviously, you've all given me the answer I wanted... but hey, that's a good thing! I'll be a lot more comfortable going with the bigger set now.
Would love some comments on this issue I've been wrestling with. Call me a HT newbie, I suppose. I'm currently DIY renovating (wiring, drywall, lighting) my family room to be a home theater but I haven't bought the TV yet. I have settled on a wall-mounted plasma, but I'm wrestling over the size...