46" vs 52" My seating distance ranges from 8ft to 12 ft in my living room, which has a fireplace, large pictures and a corner for the TV so it's viewed at a 10- 25 degree angle. I just cn't decide whwhich size to order -- there's only a $397 price difference so price isn't the issue. I just don't want to overwhelm the room with another large object. Also, I watch a lot of subtitled films. But, not sure the differenc ein size affects that.So, I would appreciate help in deciding. 46" vs 52" My seating distance ranges from 8ft to 12 ft in my living room, which has a fireplace, large pictures and a corner for the TV so it's viewed at a 10- 25 degree angle. I... » Read More 46" vs 52" My seating distance ranges from 8ft to 12 ft in my living room, which has a fireplace, large pictures and a corner for the TV so it's viewed at a 10- 25 degree angle. I just cn't decide whwhich size to order -- there's only a $397 price difference so price isn't the issue. I just don't want to overwhelm the room with another large object. Also, I watch a lot of subtitled films. But, not sure the differenc ein size affects that.So, I would appreciate help in deciding. « Show Less
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My mother bought the 46" and I bought the 52". Both are very nice. After visiting last week my mother called me to say when she got home (200 miles away) her set looked liked a postage stamp.The 46" is really nice - the 52" is even better, much more of a "home theater" experience. Don't forget to upgrade the sound. Both units have sound that don't do the image justice.Don't place it too high (bad for the neck) and view dead on, not at an angle. I placed mine on a cart. I can roll it closer to the seating - then when not in use roll it away. With HDMI there are few cables to contend with. By doing this the set does not dominate the room as it did when on the mantle. (too high anyway). My mother bought the 46" and I bought the 52". Both are very nice. After visiting last week my mother called me to say when she got home (200 miles away) her set looked liked a postage stamp.The 46" is really nice - the 52" is even better, much more of a "home theater" experience. Don't forget to upgrade the sound. Both units have sound that don't do the image justice.Don't place it too high (bad for the neck) and view dead on, not at an angle. I placed mine on a cart. I can roll it closer to the seating - then when not in use roll it... » Read More My mother bought the 46" and I bought the 52". Both are very nice. After visiting last week my mother called me to say when she got home (200 miles away) her set looked liked a postage stamp.The 46" is really nice - the 52" is even better, much more of a "home theater" experience. Don't forget to upgrade the sound. Both units have sound that don't do the image justice.Don't place it too high (bad for the neck) and view dead on, not at an angle. I placed mine on a cart. I can roll it closer to the seating - then when not in use roll it away. With HDMI there are few cables to contend with. By doing this the set does not dominate the room as it did when on the mantle. (too high anyway). « Show Less
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For 8ft to 12ft viewing distance, definitely go with 52" if price isn't an issue. You won't regret it. I too was in the same boat, 9 ft viewing distance and went with the 52". Couldn't be happier. It was shockingly big at first but don't worry you'll get used to it. PS. only had 26" CRT prior to my 52A550.
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What do you suggest to improve the sound? I just ordered the TV - don't want to raise the roof or anything but don't want the sound to not match the picture. Thanks.
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IMHO, this one is a no brainer if price isn't the issue. You have plenty of distance for the 52. Hell, my living room is 21 ft., so I put the couch in the middle of the room so I can be close enough for the "full effect".Also, if you wall mount, it won't take up too much of your living room space. The only thing that's throwing me is the viewing angle you mentioned. Is there no way to look at this head on?
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I had the same concerns and similar room configuration, but went with the 52" and very glad that I did. Viewing at 25 degree angle (+/-) no problem for us.
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You're lucky because I have a 10' room as well. I measured the image size diagonally and at full zoom in the image size was 98". It looks pretty good and big. If you're watching 4:3 it's even bigger. And for wide screen it's a bit smaller than 98".
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Tough to compare at 80" there are only Sharp and Vizio, i am not a friend of Sharp and I think for that size Vizio has the better pictureIf you go with a tv smaller than 80" you have better choices and pictures, like Panasonic or Sony, and I think Plasma has the better picture anyway. Best to go to a store to compare yourself.
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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.
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I wondered the same. From what I gather, the 30B is 47" and the 32B is 42" but otherwise the same, I believe. The 32B with my 65" Tv works great for such a price savings. I wouldn't notice any difference of 5 inches for twice the price. I believe, at the time, I made the right call but see the price has lowered for the 30B. So moot point now. I wouldn't pay for the above price for either, keep searching.
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I have a 55 inch LG LED and a 42 in LG LCD, so take that with a grain of salt when comparing to the one you're asking about. My 55 in one has a tad under 4 inches from table top to bottom of viewing area (the bezel is very narrow - not as narrow as the sides and top, but still narrow). My 42 inch TV is about 5 inches from table top to bottom of viewing area. The bezel on this one is at least an inch and a half. You should be able to tell from the dimensions printed with the specs. If you're buying online, it's always a good idea to get into a brick&mortar; store to check out the actual product - or at least one close to its specifications. Hope that was of some help. I have a 55 inch LG LED and a 42 in LG LCD, so take that with a grain of salt when comparing to the one you're asking about. My 55 in one has a tad under 4 inches from table top to bottom of viewing area (the bezel is very narrow - not as narrow as the sides and top, but still narrow). My 42 inch TV is about 5 inches from table top to bottom of viewing area. The bezel on this one is at least an inch and a half. You should be able to tell from the dimensions printed with the specs. If you're buying online, it's always a good idea to get into a brick&mortar; store to check out the actual... » Read More I have a 55 inch LG LED and a 42 in LG LCD, so take that with a grain of salt when comparing to the one you're asking about. My 55 in one has a tad under 4 inches from table top to bottom of viewing area (the bezel is very narrow - not as narrow as the sides and top, but still narrow). My 42 inch TV is about 5 inches from table top to bottom of viewing area. The bezel on this one is at least an inch and a half. You should be able to tell from the dimensions printed with the specs. If you're buying online, it's always a good idea to get into a brick&mortar; store to check out the actual product - or at least one close to its specifications. Hope that was of some help. « Show Less
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If that's the 4K I would say go for it -I have a 48 which they said is too small to be any better in a 4K but a 55 and 65 you want 4k---my 48 is a great TV and a perfect size for my smaller den
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Unfortunately I moved from the home I had this wall quote in - i am working from memory. The 28" is the width of the quote because I had it between two frames that were 20" in height and I know it didn't pass up the length of those. If that doesnt help your decision to buy, your should know that Amazon is very easy to work with if this product doesnt meet your expectations. I do plan on re-ordering for my new place!
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Hi Ken, I have mine mounted below my 55" Samsung. Looks great. The viewing area is very large. There is approximately a 2 1/2" border around the perimeter. I am very pleased with it. When needed the heater works wonderfully. My bedroom is 16' X 14' and it warms it up no problem. The ability to mix and change the colors is also great. I really enjoy this fireplace. No regrets at all. Colleen
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I was wondering the same thing. Im gonna call sammy to find out. It seems like such a huge discrepancy to be in this many places. There is more than a small difference between 50,000:1 and 15:000:1. If you find out please let me know ***EDIT*** After calling Sammy's CS they informed me that it was infact a 15,000:1 ratio'd tv. Not bad, but nowhere near the 50,000:1 that has been advertised all over the net. Thanks **EDIT #2** This TV is great. I love it. I would go into detail about the performance and quality, but its one of those things that you really need to see in a display next to a lesser tv. I have this 32 incher right next to a Sharp Aquos 32gp1u and it out shines in almost every way except for the ease of adjusting the picture. Apart from the minor menu quibble this tv is as close to perfect as you are going to find in a 32 inch model. Hands down and without a doubt worth the money if you want a quality 32 flat panel tv with lots of inputs.
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hey man bottom line go bigger that 120mhz is a gimmick I have this tv, you will NOT go wrong with the 46". Believe me! I had the same debacle as you. 46" is the way to go
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After MUCH watching of this and other 46" and 52" LCDs, IMHO this is the perfect viewing distance for a 46". Others say a 52" is even fine at this distance, but I find that periodically I see things at 10 feet that I don't at 12, so I like 12' for a 52". YMMV
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I origionally bought the 40" two weeks ago for $1,059.99 from Nebraska Furnitutre Mart (NFM). I though this was an excelent price for a brand new TV of this quality and i was very impressed with the TV no complaints except i wished i had bought a larger model. Yesterday i noticed Best Buy had the 42" on sale for $999.99 and so i called up NFM and asked if i could return my 40" and get the 42". Not only did they let me exchange my model they credited my credit card to the tune of $107.00. NFM had the 42" on sale for only $959.99 which after tax gave me a savings of $107.00 and a larger set. I had played with the 40" picture settings and had arranged them to suit my viewing preference. So far i have not been able to set the 42" to my liking. And i'm hopeing i can make the correct adjustments. The TV does seem to be the correct size for my lounge and so i am very happy i made the up grade (especially as i am $107.00 better off). I do feel that the 40" had a better picture. This seems insane as it has the same technology but for some reason the 40" seemed to have a sharper picture. It may just be i can see the imperfections on the larger screen. Anyway getting back to your point, the only reason i can think for pricing this TV less than the 40" model is to reduce the stock on the 42" model. I'm guessing they sold a bunch of 40" models over Thanksgiving and felt they needed to reduce stock on the 42" model. We will probably see new technology replacing this model and so i guess its out with the old and in with the new.
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My mother placed the chair at about 1,70 mts.(5,57 feet I think) from the tv and she has good vision. In the theater she sits in 2 nd /3 rd row and they work very well. I hope this answer helps you. All the best. c
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I don't exactly have a tape measure right next to me, but honestly the dimensions are pretty typical to any 24-25 in. Screen, but in my opinion I think you should get a more popular brand of TV. Get like sharp or something, the couple extra dollars is worth it, because the customer service isn't very good and with all the new technology coming out that connects to your TV like the Xbox one TV control and stuff, it doesn't recognize this brand. Along with like universal remotes and stuff. So just go with a better brand and trust me
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The earlier rules of thumb for distance from a tv set were based on lower resolution screens where the issue was 'how far away do I have to be so the lines on the picture aren't visible'. Now the new issue with HDTV is 'how close should I sit for maximum realism'. The answer is in part subjective, and as such there's no exact answer, but a widely used rule of thumb is to take one tenth the screen diagonal in inches and call that the minimum distance in feet, and then increase it 50% for the maximum distance. Somewhere in that zone is optimum. So, for a 70" screen, try not to sit closer than 7' and if you are more than about 10.5' away, you're losing the maximum impact of the viewing experience. Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimum_HDTV_viewing_distance
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In my environment the viewing height is too high at about 3' from the ground. Sitting in the couch 12' away I had to look upward at the screen (56" model). Although I did not see any issues with the picture quality it was annoying to look upward. My solution was to place a thick book under the rear of the set, thus tilting the entire unit forward. (be careful not too much). tilting the unit made a big difference in viewing comfort