Need Help! Should I go for a 57" or 65" RPTV?? (1 Viewer)

[Dennis Gonzales]

Hello All,

I am considering on purchasing a 57" or 65" Toshiba RPTV. This would be my first major purchase towards a home theater system. I am having a little trouble on deciding whether a 57" is enough or would I be kicking myself later on because I didn't go for the 65"er?
I live in a condo and I will be placing my home theater system in my loft, which is 16' x 16' with a 9'ceiling. I have viewed both the 57" and 65" side by side, and they both look great at about 10' which was inside a shop. But I know eveything looks smaller in the shop and I am worried 65" might be overkill when I have it set up.
So, I am asking for anyones experiences or help on making my final decision.

Thanks,

Dennis

 

[Gabriel_Lam]

I doubt that 65" will be overkill for most people with a 10' viewing distance, as long as your source material is high quality. That, along with your own viewing preferences, tends to be the deciding factor.

I'm at 100" with a 11' viewing distance, giving me almost exactly the "THX optimal" viewing cone. I'd actually prefer slightly larger than that, when viewing HD material.

 

[Mitch Stevens]

I'd definitely go with the 65 inch. I currently have a 65" and I'm sitting only 8 feet away. And I still feel it's too small. So, don't go with a 57" or you'll regret it later on.

I must warn you though, when you first get it home, it takes a while for your eyes to adjust to the larger screen size. It took me about 2 months for my eyes to adjust. It looked so HUGE in my room, but now, it looks too SMALL. In fact, I think it's shrinking!

 

[JeromeB]

While you’re at it, how about the Sony KDF-70XBR950. Does anyone have experience with this model or know where it has beeen reviewed? Viewed it in the store and it looks very nice.

Regards
-jb

 

[BrianKR]

GO 65"!

 

[Michael Mathius]

Wider is better if you are looking at hdtv

 

[Dennis Gonzales]

So a sixty-fiver eh?? Yes, after watching LOTR on my in-laws 51" Toshiba widescreen, I think I can go way larger! I currently have a 36" XBR VVega(34" in widescreen mode) and it just doesn't fit the bill for a home theater display. Oh well, it will go to the bedroom! ..Thank you guys for your reply!!!....
I currently have my eyes on the Toshiba 65" RPTV and getting a friend to price it out for me..I'll tell you guys how it goes!

 

[David Parrish]

I'm in the minority here but I picked the 57" over the 65". For my room and viewing distance( 11 feet) I felt the 57" would be brighter and have a better pq. I'm happy with it. I take comfort in knowing my CRTs work less and will last longer.

 

[Dick White]

Another vote for 65". I have had a 57" widescreen analog set for over 6 years and just upgraded to 64" HD RPTV. Viewing distance is typically 10' - 12', sometimes more or less. I'd go bigger if I had the space (and the money). I'd really like FP with a 100" screen, but I just don't have a room suited to it.