| Choosing the correct TV screen size | | | | at s smaller size. LCD screens begin as small as |
| Viewing distance recommendations are approximately | | | | 10” but also go up to the largest size that a Plasma |
| 6 to ten feet for screens sized 37". A 42" plasma | | | | screen can go as well. Both LSD and Plasma screen |
| display may be optimally viewed from 10-14 feet. A | | | | TV’s are very similar in terms of clarity and colour |
| 50" plasma display will look best from 12-16 feet, and | | | | sharpness as well as having the ability to be flat. |
| you should have at least 15 feet to work with when | | | | The best viewing distance changes by screen size. |
| installing a 60" or higher. Ultimately, though, the choice is | | | | For example for a regular 37” TV a distance of |
| up to you. | | | | approximately 6 to ten feet away is recommended |
| Today’s Plasma screen TV’s come in a range | | | | for optimum viewing. In comparison to this for a 50” |
| of sizes from 37” up. The bigger plasma screens | | | | TV a distance of around 12- 16 feet is recommended. |
| available in today’s market are up to a massive | | | | These numbers are just a guide though as ultimately it |
| 103” which is basically a cinema screen!! | | | | is up to the viewer to decide the correct viewing |
| Due to the technology that goes into them LCD | | | | distance. The issue of whether to mount the screen |
| TV’s can begin at smaller screen sizes. They use | | | | on a wall or keep with the traditional TV stand is also |
| liquid crystal diode making them able to be competent | | | | a decision that is best left purely to the viewer. |