What screen size do I need?

[admin_exported]

If I'm going to be sitting 2 - 2.5m away (and if it makes any difference, probably buying a plasma set), what screen size should I go for - 37" or 42"??

 

[nws56]

At least the 42 . I would go even bigger if you can ; 50 or 52 works for me at that 2.5 m. distance. Some magazine has stated a 40 degree angle extended from ones' nose defines the limit of comfortable vision ; this makes a lot of the recommended screen sizes seem very small. Try the 40 degree thing for yourself and see what size it gives you.

 

[Anonymous]

Either, best to check your viewing distance out in the shops, as everyones eyes are different.

If in doubt, get the larger. They tend to grow on you!

 

[nws56]

Forgot to qualify with source material quality ; Freeview looks dire at short distances, but reasonable DVD and almost any Blu ray will let you sit close.

 

[Andy Clough]

Jarnesque:If I'm going to be sitting 2 - 2.5m away (and if it makes any difference, probably buying a plasma set), what screen size should I go for - 37" or 42"??

Watch our Get the Best from Your TV video for more info on choosing the right size screen for your room.

 

[Messiah]

Please bear in mind that you'll probably be watching more SD TV than anything else (I assume) and as has been mentioned a really big screen will look a lot worse then a more moderate size when close to it!

Try before you buy!