Would a 40" Samsung be too big for my bedroom??

py2006

Hi all,

I probably know the answer to this question already. Perhaps I am just in denial.

I have my eyes set on the Samsung LE40F86 and the new LE40A656. Ideally the later which isn't as wide.

So my bedroom is 10ft by 11ft. Would I be completely mad to go for a 40" tv or should I go smaller. None of the shops seem to have the 37" 6 series

I cut out some paper and celotaped it to my wall with the exact dimensions of the LE40 A656, 100 wide * 67 high. It does look big!

I have 11 days to get a decent tv. (GTA4)

xanthor

py2006 wrote: »

It does look big!

I'd advise you to just buy the 40, an extra 3 inches isn't going to make much difference.

You'll probably get used to it. My 40 inch TV used to look big too, now it seems normal size to me.

py2006

xanthor wrote: »

I'd advise you to just buy the 40, an extra 3 inches isn't going to make much difference.

You'll probably get used to it. My 40 inch TV used to look big too, now it seems normal size to me.

Yea I am thinking of just going for it alright! What size room is your tv in and do you sit far from it?

zAbbo

Yes, it will look ridiculously big in a room that small.

CivilServant

Small room, but feic it. Just buy it, you will be glad you did later

GrumPy

Meh, my room is normal sized for a 4 bed semi, and I have a 40 inch. Looked too big at the start, and did consider 37" beforehand, but meh! It rocks!! :pac:

py2006

Irish GrumPy wrote: »

Meh, my room is normal sized for a 4 bed semi, and I have a 40 inch. Looked too big at the start, and did consider 37" beforehand, but meh! It rocks!! :pac:

Hmmm, I am leaning towards it now! Sure I could always return it after a couple days if its too big!

py2006

zAbbo wrote: »

Yes, it will look ridiculously big in a room that small.

Are you speaking from experience or making an assumption as your the only person to speak negatively so far and I have placed this same question on other forums too!

xanthor

py2006 wrote: »

Are you speaking from experience or making an assumption as your the only person to speak negatively so far and I have placed this same question on other forums too!

Most of us lurk around here because we're interested in oversized TVs, so for the most part you're going to get people telling you to go ahead.

py2006 wrote: »

Yea I am thinking of just going for it alright! What size room is your tv in and do you sit far from it?

I usually sit about 9 foot from mine. (Nerdy glasses icon would go here)
At this scale, i just can't see an extra 3 inches making a huge difference, so i'd be biased in favour of just suggesting you get the 40.

py2006

xanthor wrote: »

Most of us lurk around here because we're interested in oversized TVs, so for the most part you're going to get people telling you to go ahead.




I usually sit about 9 foot from mine. (Nerdy glasses icon would go here)
At this scale, i just can't see an extra 3 inches making a huge difference, so i'd be biased in favour of just suggesting you get the 40.

God damnit! Just when I make my decision the feckin shop is sold out of them! grrrrrrr :mad:

zAbbo

py2006 wrote: »

Are you speaking from experience or making an assumption as your the only person to speak negatively so far and I have placed this same question on other forums too!

The optimal viewing distance for a 40" would be 10 foot, your room would be right on that limit, as well as it making things look out of proportion.

Anyway, don't suppose it matters now.

py2006

zAbbo wrote: »

The optimal viewing distance for a 40" would be 10 foot, your room would be right on that limit, as well as it making things look out of proportion.

Anyway, don't suppose it matters now.

I've heard 6, 8 and now 10 from different people! :rolleyes:

zAbbo

py2006 wrote: »

I've heard 6, 8 and now 10 from different people! :rolleyes:

It's possible that all 3 are correct, but I'll let you do the research to work it out :rolleyes:

stevenmu

Try this calculator based on the THX recommended viewing distances. You can either put in screen size to find recommended distance, or viewing distance to find recommended screen size
http://myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

From an interior design perspective, 40" might be too big, the TV would dominate the room. From a playing GTA perspect, the bigger you can get the better

py2006

stevenmu wrote: »

Try this calculator based on the THX recommended viewing distances. You can either put in screen size to find recommended distance, or viewing distance to find recommended screen size
http://myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

From an interior design perspective, 40" might be too big, the TV would dominate the room. From a playing GTA perspect, the bigger you can get the better

Interesting, thanks for that! I have to decided shortly as GTA4 is out in a few days!

CombatCow

Im getting the Samsung 40" A656 myself.

These guys have it for about €1350 delivered to Dublin.Powercity are €1600!

http://samsyourman.com/productdetails.asp?ProdID=2301


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