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Michael Gdwn

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Okay so what are the minimum seating distances for 40" screens , 45", and 50" and so on. I am incharge of finding a big screen TV for my parents new house and want to know what size to get. I am tempted to just go with 65", but will I find out that it really is not enjoyable to watch from 8 feet away? Thanks.

Michael

Also the best brands of TV would help. What should I tell them to get. I have heard that mitsubishi TVs are great.
 

Michael TLV

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I think this needs to be added to the Home Theater BAsics section as an FAQ ...

General rules of thumb ... from A Video Standard Laser disc and other Sources.

Conventional TV (interlaced) ...4 to 6 times image height or 5 to 7 times. (Or as close as you can get without seeing the interlaced line structure.)

Conventional TV (Progressive) ... 4 to 6 times ... but also as close as you want until you see the line structure or until you can no longer see additional detail by simply being close.

HDTV ... 1 to 3 times image height to see all the detail that HD has to offer.

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