We have some seat to the side that require a fairly wide viewing angle... can an owner say how far off to the side is the picture still 'good' ?
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I have a Chevy Silverado and it is about 6 feet wide and you can see the image clearly at all angles as long as the screen is in front of you. I've watched what my kids are watching from another vehicle in another lane clearly
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I have a Chevy Traverse and you can see the picture good all the way over to the window
1610503
I don't know about best viewing distance... personal preference I guess. I have my Home Theater seats positioned about 15 feet away and it's great.My sons play XBox One and XBox 360 games on it as much we will let them, and it's great.
20085
I have this TV about 8.5ft from the couch an looks excellent you don distinguish the pixel at this distance, and the size of the image is like you be in a movie theater, i dont think you must have any problem if you look it a little bit away, about the bright you alway can adjust it but i dont think this could be a problem, i use it whit one of the image presets and the TV looks amazing.
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Many reviews of the set indicate that off-center viewing is one of the set's weaknesses but I have found that at most angles with the exception of the most extreme the picture still looks decent.
2215212
The viewing angle is 90 degrees. during the day great picture. At night im getting about 35 to 45ft. for the price there asking for, Id buy more.
336676
It's a matter of personal preference, really. I mounted our 52" HDTV so that the midline of the screen was at eye level while sitting, this makes for a very comfortable viewing experience. However, when standing the screen is much lower than it should be, for acceptable viewing. So if I keep an eye on the news or weather, while I walk around the house doing other things, it's much too low. I plan on raising it about a foot to see if that helps without detracting from the seated viewing experience too much.
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I would rate the viewing angle...or the ability to view the numbers clearly from multiple angles as good, but not great. This is not helped by the fact that the screen is bordered by a flange-like edge that leaves it recessed cutting off light. That said I have been happy with the unit.
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D. K. Smith, Yes, just about every angle is a "great seat", and someone would be more distracted by being either too far away or at too great an angle (of ANY set!) before the picture quality dropped significantly. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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I do not know the answer to that question, as I have the TV in an enclosed space and always see it head-on. I would suspect that at an angle the picture would not be very good because even head-on, it is not very vibrant.
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We've been real happy with the side view. It's a real nice picture, even at 60 degrees from center. We would highly recommend!
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No problem! I've noticed the TV "seems" bigger (or smaller) depending on where people prefer to sit in a movie theater AND how tall they are. We have the TV mounted on a wall, so this makes it feel like you're watching a moving painting. My wife is 5' tall and sits 12 feet away, directly facing the TV, she thinks it's perfect for watching her favorite shows, like Ugly Betty. She is 8 feet away when she uses the Nintendo Wii (and Fit for exercise) and thinks it's great. She prefers to sit no closer than the middle of the movie theater from the big screen. Sometimes I complain we're too far away... I'm 5'10", and sit 6-8 feet away, from a side viewing angle to watch TV shows. I think 50" is just right from this distance, but I also like to sit no farther away than the middle of the movie theater. When I use the Wii from 8 feet away, I wonder how a 58" would look. Some of my taller male friends think we should have gone with the 58", however, they sit so close in the movie theater, and prefer XBOX games, perhaps video games need to be closer? No matter who I've asked, nobody has commented that the TV is too big. Feel free to ask questions. We spent many days researching (in 2006 and again this time) and many hours planning the TV's placement, so we're happy to help. Enjoy your new TV!
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The distance is not an issue you will be able to see it at 6 ft away. We have never used it in the day or in a bright room but I do feel if may be an issue as it at times was not extremely bright with some videos displayed on it.
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I only have it about 15ft away, but I had to make the picture smaller from that distance, soI would imagine you could put it further if you wanted and it would be fine.
1610504
I maybe not the one to ask as I like to sit closer than recommended. I like the big picture, that is why I got it. We sit back about eight feet with TV placed so that eye level is right at the center of the screen and it is GREAT! 3D and regular viewing is not hard on the eyes and works fine. I don't play games on it, but use it as a second monitor and play videos straight to the Visio and it is perfect. When looking at the desktop on it, it isn't as perfect as my 30 inch monitor, but then it isn't designed to be as high resolution as a Computer Screen.
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Indeed, in line with CNET's review, I've found there is a difference when viewed from off-center. Our set is about 110" away from our couch (2 screen widths), and the vertical center of the screen is about 6" above eye level. When viewed about 5-6' laterally off-center, there is a definite difference - the image appears slightly duller. This does not get any worse the further out you go, but I've only gone another 3' laterally. I was disappointed that I could notice a difference, but to be honest, after owning the set for a month, I can't really see this difference anymore, and have absolutely no qualms about sitting 5-6' off-center. However, I can still detect a difference in the vividness of this set vs. the LN46A650 in our bedroom.
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It will still look great, just have in mind this is a short throw projector. I have mines about 9ft on a 120" screen and image is awesome.
1939999
Any angle is fine. Shame, though, you won't be viewing it straight ahead, eye level...