Best TV Size?

Ap21ril

DH and I are looking to buy a new TV and are going in between a LG 47" LCD and a LG 55" LCD. Our couch (without reclining) is 13ft away from the TV. I know a 55" would be big, but we are big TV/movie watchers. What do you think is the best bet? Obviously we would save money on the 47" but we have been saving for the 55" so it isn't a HUGE factor. TIA!

Jenni232323

Our living room is similar setup. We currently have a 60" more modern tube type (not the huge box, but not thin wall mount) and will upgrade next superbowl to a 55" LG LED, to jump up in size from that is just crazy expensive I think. 47" I think is too small. We have a 32" in our bedroom and we're about 10 feet away from it and it's perfect size.

rlynn007

Jenni232323:

Our living room is similar setup. We currently have a 60" more modern tube type (not the huge box, but not thin wall mount) and will upgrade next superbowl to a 55" LG LED, to jump up in size from that is just crazy expensive I think. 47" I think is too small. We have a 32" in our bedroom and we're about 10 feet away from it and it's perfect size.

We have the same set up in our living room.  with a 60" modern tube.  We also have a 40" in our bedroom abour 2' from the end of our bed.  When we upgrade we will put the 60" in the bedroom (though rearange so it will be a little further away) and either get a 55" or 60" 3D tv for the living room

(so I would pick the 55")

laudanum1

From LCDTVBuyingGuide.com:

To get the most out of your investment, remember what your mother always said about sitting too close to the TV-that it's no good for you. Well, she might have been thinking about your health, but we're thinking about your viewing pleasure. For the optimal viewing experience, you need to maintain the right distance between your viewing area and your television screen.

Note: Some audio-visual critics have observed that fixed-pixel displays tend to show their pixel structures at closer viewing distances, so one might notice a sandy texture to the screen when the set is viewed too close. This underscores the importance of maintaining an appropriate viewing distance between you and your LCD monitor when configuring your viewing area.

The right distance depends on the size of your TV:

• For 20 to 27-inch displays, you should be able to watch comfortably from 2.5 to 5 feet away.
• For 32 to 37-inch TVs, you should sit back 6 to 8 feet from the screen itself.
• For 42 to 46-inch TVs, you'll need 10 to 14 feet between you and the screen.
• 50-inch LCD displays look best when viewed from 12 to 16 feet away.

MrsJetSet

We are about 13' from our 60" and LOVE it!  I say go big!  We don't regret it one bit if your space can handle the large tv.  

Ap21ril

Thanks! We went with the 55" and love it!