What's too big for a home television

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Its finally time to replace our flatscreen TV. Its a 50" which is small, but when our 55" died my sister was upgrading her t.v and gave us this one to get by with and save some money. Several years later it's been a good t.v, but is done. Bands of pixels burned out many bands, lol. Wife said pick a t.v that's reasonable in size. She thinks 65", I say 75". Lol, we have the space, so that's not an issue. What is too big for sensible use?
 
I'd go as big as you like, you say you have the room.

I think room size is something to consider, ie; how far do you sit from the unit. The further away the bigger the unit, IMO.
 
You Know what they say @ Mopar , Go Big or Go Home. Same as TV if you Ask me. I have a 65" in front room and 55" in bedroom
 
I used to do building maintenance at an old money golf course community.

One house had about a 40x40 upstairs living/rec room and one whole wall was a TV.
(...and this was in the very early 1990's)
 
Gotta look at the space you have available. I have a 75" downstairs, but I also have a 15' wall. Its only mounted about 3" down from the ceiling. If you wanted to go bigger look at a projector.
 
I've been threatening to buy a projector since the 90's...

But the HD quality projectors are still relatively expensive and require some additional logistics not to mention a screen, versus a large flat screen TV of which a 70+ inch is now about $400 unless you want qled UHD etc

...and computer resolution projectors are NOT the same as HDTV projectors.
 
YY1 said:
I've been threatening to buy a projector since the 90's...

But the HD quality projectors are still relatively expensive and require some additional logistics not to mention a screen, versus a large flat screen TV of which a 70+ inch is now about $400 unless you want qled UHD etc

...and computer resolution projectors are NOT the same as HDTV projectors.
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Exactly, I was thinking a 90" screen until, they showed me the cost of the projector.. I still paid close to $3k for my 75" TV, but its a long ways away from the cost of a projector, screen and all the cables.

My 75" TV is a 4K TV and a good quality one. Only reason is I compared the cheap ones to this one and the clarity is far superior and not so grainy.
 
I just asked my wife and she said...BIGGER, BIGGER, BIGGER. I said, "NO, I mean the TV!!!!!":lol:
 
That's it. I'm going to Costco to get the 75". In for the penny, in for the pound. I already have installed a heavy duty ceiling stem mount style t.v hanger. It gives 360 degree swivel, holds anything from 50"-75" and is height adjustable. If I go get it while she is at work and get it swapped out, she's going to have to like it............forgiveness over permission, right?
 
Penstarpurist said:
Its finally time to replace our flatscreen TV. Its a 50" which is small, but when our 55" died my sister was upgrading her t.v and gave us this one to get by with and save some money. Several years later it's been a good t.v, but is done. Bands of pixels burned out many bands, lol. Wife said pick a t.v that's reasonable in size. She thinks 65", I say 75". Lol, we have the space, so that's not an issue. What is too big for sensible use?
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If you're serious on what is "right size" goggle tv size for room and you'll find how to figure it.
Me, I'd go as big as you can. I have a 120 inch in the the theater room, 60 in the family room, 55 in the bedroom and two 40's in the guest rooms
We like tv's...
 
125” HD a projector with 1,000 watts Sony surround system and electric drop down screen. Total cost around $1,000 in 2013. I designed and installed it of course.

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52” Samsung in living room and 40” in bedroom.
 
I have a small living room. 52” is big. Wish it was in the bedroom.
I feel like i shouldnt have stepped into this thread. When kid moves out i will put a big one downstairs, will be nice,winter time beside the toasty pellet stove.
 
TV manufacturers spend a lot of research money to determine the optimal size TV for a room. They use a very simple formula based on their research. It is based on the best clarity and viewing experience for most flat screen TVs.

Viewing distance (in inches)/3 = best recommended TV size.

For example, if you usually sit 10 feet from the TV, that's 120 inches (10 feet x 12 inches).

120/3 = 40”

If you prefer a total immersion experience, then they use this formula to determine the maximum size screen that will work.

Viewing distance (in inches)/2=maximum recommended TV size.

For example, if you usually sit 10 feet from the TV, that's 120 inches (10 feet x 12 inches).

120/2 = 60”

They also make specific viewing angle recommendations too.

Ideally, the TV should be placed parallel to your eyes, with no more than a 15-degree angle up or down and no more than a 40-degree angle to the left or right. This guidance also helps decide where to place the TV for the seating in the room. All seating should fit within this guidance for the best experience.
 
Okay, I went out and bought the 75" uhd 4k ultra, got the bar 3.1 JBL sound system. Then bought my oldest son a 32" cheapo t.v with wall mount for his room.
 
On the drive in note.

I took my lady to the drive in a few months ago. She had never been.... (shes much younger than me..) we took the dog, layed down in the back of my Subaru with some comfy fold out pads, ate popcorn and had a great time. ( and no you perverts, we did watch the movie..)
 
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