It depends on how big your room is. For a bedroom, kitchen, or office, where you'll probably be pretty close to the TV, you can go with a relatively small screen: 32" or even 26". But for the main TV in your living room or home theater, we recommend getting the largest screen that fits your budget and room. That's based on our own experiences and on feedback from our customers.
Sitting too far away from a smallish screen will reduce the impact and immediacy of the viewing experience. On the other hand, if you're too close to a large screen, you may be distracted by the screen's pixel structure. Compared to conventional tube TVs, digital HDTVs have higher-resolution screens (and more space-efficient cabinets) that let you put a larger set in your room and/or sit much closer.
High-quality video material like DVDs and HDTV programs look amazing on these new TVs. But some people also find that noise and distortion in lower-quality analog signals (like standard broadcast and cable) are exposed and magnified. That's why our viewing distance chart (below) offers a range for each screen size. If most of your viewing is DVD-quality or better, you'll see more details by sitting closer. If you watch more regular (non-HD) video, sit farther back for a smoother picture.
The chart below provides general recommendations. Naturally, personal preference plays a big role in finding the optimum viewing distance. Like in a movie theater, some people always sit up front, some in back, and some prefer the middle. Our distance ranges were calculated by multiplying the screen size (measured diagonally) by 1-1/2 or 2-1/2.
Recommended viewing distances for high-definition TVs. We suggest a range because the ideal distance will depend on several factors, including signal quality.
| Screen | Viewing |
| 30" | 3.75-6.25 feet |
| 34" | 4.25-7 feet |
| 42" | 5.25-8.75 feet |
| 50" | 6.25-10.5 feet |
| 56" | 7-11.75 feet |
| 62" | 7.75-13 feet |
| 70" | 8.75-14.75 feet |
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