Is a screen size of 37 inches too big for an 8 foot viewing distance?

oxygen

Hey

I have checked a few screen size calculators online for recommended screen size. I would like a big tv if possible, but its a relatively small room. I sit 8.2 foot from where I am planning on mounting the TV. Thats 8 foot from the screen to my eyeballs

Most calculators say between 37'' and 40'' but I would have thought this would be too big to comfortably view? Does that sound like anybodies distance\screen size ratio? And I couldn't care about this "You cant let the TV dominate the room" malarkey, Im pretty sure sitting rooms were built for viewing TV.

Nobbies

i think it would be fine.i,m just after moving out a old 21 inch t.v and replacing it with 40inch t.v.only watching it this last half hour or so and so far so good,will take abit of adjusting too though,i sit about ten foot from t.v

oxygen

Cheers Noobies. Let me know how that goes for you.I'm buying a 3d tv, so I think a larger TV a little bit close will improve the 3d experience.

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-13-37LM620&pages=1&prod=37LM620&brands=LG&image=

I know there is very little content in 3D. But it will still be good for the likes of kids movies/sports and nature documentaries.