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Slip-N-Slide 07/30/17 11:41:17 AM #1:	I'd really prefer to get 65" but the specific model I'm looking at is 55" and I'm wondering if from a reasonable distance in a medium sized room if 55" is even enough to really make 4k noticable. The current TV I have in here is 55" and 1080p but it's a mid range model going on 8 years old so I really need an upgrade. Is 55' enough for 4k or should I hold out for a bigger model? --- Get wet. http://i.imgtc.com/2q3z3TmhFO.jpg <cite>Slip-N-Slide posted [p:883869783] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>I'd really prefer to get 65" but the specific model I'm looking at is 55" and I'm wondering if from a reasonable distance in a medium sized room if 55" is even enough to really make 4k noticable. The current TV I have in here is 55" and 1080p but it's a mid range model going on 8 years old so I really need an upgrade. Is 55' enough for 4k or should I hold out for a bigger model?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ooger 07/30/17 11:41:45 AM #2:	Nope --- "ooger is not a man, he's a phenomenon." - Helpall <cite>ooger posted [p:883869796] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>Nope</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SaltyWet 07/30/17 11:42:20 AM #3:	HDR > Resolution --- SaltyWet <cite>SaltyWet posted [p:883869810] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>HDR > Resolution</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mr Sandbag 07/30/17 11:43:15 AM #4:	Bigger is better. With 4k you need almost 4x the size at he same distance as 1080p to see the difference. There is a chart around somewhere that shows the optimum distance for size. --- got sand? The wall just got 10 feet higher <cite>Mr Sandbag posted [p:883869857] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>Bigger is better. With 4k you need almost 4x the size at he same distance as 1080p to see the difference. There is a chart around somewhere that shows the optimum distance for size.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gamer99z 07/30/17 11:44:02 AM #5:	According to an online calculator I used, 4k at 55" is ideal between 5.5ft - 8.7ft so in a medium sized room that might be good. --- "You need to lay off the peanut-butthurt and u-jelly sandwiches" - Neon Octopus <cite>Gamer99z posted [p:883869883] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>According to an online calculator I used, 4k at 55" is ideal between 5.5ft - 8.7ft so in a medium sized room that might be good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Slip-N-Slide 07/30/17 11:49:04 AM #6:	ooger posted... Nope What should I go for then? 65"? More? SaltyWet posted... HDR > Resolution HDR is actually one of the main reasons for going with the one I am. The picture quality, and specifically HDR quality is the highest rated in the class and within my budget from all the reviews I've looked at. Gamer99z posted... According to an online calculator I used, 4k at 55" is ideal between 5.5ft - 8.7ft so in a medium sized room that might be good. I'm terrible at guessing measurements..I could get the tape measurer out and check but I think I might be right around the north end of that range. --- Get wet. http://i.imgtc.com/2q3z3TmhFO.jpg <cite>Slip-N-Slide posted [p:883870060] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote><cite>ooger posted...</cite> <quote>Nope</quote> What should I go for then? 65"? More? <cite>SaltyWet posted...</cite> <quote>HDR > Resolution</quote> HDR is actually one of the main reasons for going with the one I am. The picture quality, and specifically HDR quality is the highest rated in the class and within my budget from all the reviews I've looked at. <cite>Gamer99z posted...</cite> <quote>According to an online calculator I used, 4k at 55" is ideal between 5.5ft - 8.7ft so in a medium sized room that might be good.</quote> I'm terrible at guessing measurements..I could get the tape measurer out and check but I think I might be right around the north end of that range.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
E32005 07/30/17 11:50:46 AM #7:	My 50" is about 6 ft away and perfect size so if you're further away the 55" should be good --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:883870131] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>My 50" is about 6 ft away and perfect size so if you're further away the 55" should be good</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gamer99z 07/30/17 11:52:29 AM #8:	You could measure the distance to be sure and then go to a local store and try to take at one in person to gauge it. I imagine it's a bit different for some people as well. --- "You need to lay off the peanut-butthurt and u-jelly sandwiches" - Neon Octopus <cite>Gamer99z posted [p:883870196] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>You could measure the distance to be sure and then go to a local store and try to take at one in person to gauge it. I imagine it's a bit different for some people as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ehhwhatever 07/30/17 11:59:07 AM #9:	I mean you have a place for a new 55" TV and you are happy with that size. I'm happy with my 32" 720p Samsung and am waiting for the 1080p to drop in price and I will drop it in place of the 720p. --- A bus is after me. <cite>ehhwhatever posted [p:883870473] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>I mean you have a place for a new 55" TV and you are happy with that size. I'm happy with my 32" 720p Samsung and am waiting for the 1080p to drop in price and I will drop it in place of the 720p.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 07/30/17 12:02:59 PM #10:	65" at 5-6 feet away is good right? That's what I'm at. I didn't even know this distance thing was a thing --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y http://i.imgur.com/AqR3aeX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vvuUXpp.jpg <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:883870639] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>65" at 5-6 feet away is good right? That's what I'm at. I didn't even know this distance thing was a thing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ehhwhatever 07/30/17 12:07:17 PM #11:	glitteringfairy posted... 65" at 5-6 feet away is good right? That's what I'm at. I didn't even know this distance thing was a thing Well it is just like in speakers why get big speakers if they are 10 feet away? --- A bus is after me. <cite>ehhwhatever posted [p:883870802] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote>65" at 5-6 feet away is good right? That's what I'm at. I didn't even know this distance thing was a thing</quote> Well it is just like in speakers why get big speakers if they are 10 feet away?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 07/30/17 12:08:07 PM #12:	Honestly if you're getting a 4k it should be at least 60 inches. Honestly I'd go with a 4k projector if you can. They're aroun 1-2 thousand but even the cheaper ones will give you like 100" --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:883870845] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>Honestly if you're getting a 4k it should be at least 60 inches. Honestly I'd go with a 4k projector if you can. They're aroun 1-2 thousand but even the cheaper ones will give you like 100"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Deadpool_18 07/30/17 12:08:21 PM #13:	It's a big tv. That's all I need to know. --- We're whalers on the moon, we carry a harpoon, but there ain't no whales, so we tell tall tales, and sing our whaling tune. <cite>Deadpool_18 posted [p:883870852] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>It's a big tv. That's all I need to know.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 07/30/17 12:48:28 PM #14:	glitteringfairy posted... 65" at 5-6 feet away is good right? That's what I'm at. I didn't even know this distance thing was a thing That's way too big for sitting that close. Should be more like 45"-50". The screen shouldn't be so big in your field of vision that you have to dart your eyes around the screen. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:883872541] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote>65" at 5-6 feet away is good right? That's what I'm at. I didn't even know this distance thing was a thing</quote> That's way too big for sitting that close. Should be more like 45"-50". The screen shouldn't be so big in your field of vision that you have to dart your eyes around the screen.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Slip-N-Slide 07/30/17 1:36:57 PM #15:	itachi15243 posted... Honestly if you're getting a 4k it should be at least 60 inches. Honestly I'd go with a 4k projector if you can. They're aroun 1-2 thousand but even the cheaper ones will give you like 100" I don't think I really have enough space and proper lighting conditions in this room for a projector unfortunately. I'll look around a bit more and just see what other TV's seem good and fit my budget and everything. Honestly I'd be too tempted to go for an OLED at the higher price range. And aren't projectors kind of in an early transition phase to laser projectors or something now that are supposedly much better than traditional ones but also in their infancy so have kinks to be worked out or something? I don't really know much about projectors. Deadpool_18 posted... It's a big tv. That's all I need to know. Lol yeah, it won't be a bad TV or anything by any means but I'll probably be keeping this one roughly as long as my last so I want to try to get the best that's available to me right now within my price range to hopefully have that same longevity. And that TV still isn't going out of commission in my house, it will just no longer be the primary TV. I'll probably end up getting 15+ years out of it at this rate. --- Get wet. http://i.imgtc.com/2q3z3TmhFO.jpg <cite>Slip-N-Slide posted [p:883874721] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote><cite>itachi15243 posted...</cite> <quote>Honestly if you're getting a 4k it should be at least 60 inches. Honestly I'd go with a 4k projector if you can. They're aroun 1-2 thousand but even the cheaper ones will give you like 100"</quote> I don't think I really have enough space and proper lighting conditions in this room for a projector unfortunately. I'll look around a bit more and just see what other TV's seem good and fit my budget and everything. Honestly I'd be too tempted to go for an OLED at the higher price range. And aren't projectors kind of in an early transition phase to laser projectors or something now that are supposedly much better than traditional ones but also in their infancy so have kinks to be worked out or something? I don't really know much about projectors. <cite>Deadpool_18 posted...</cite> <quote>It's a big tv. That's all I need to know.</quote> Lol yeah, it won't be a bad TV or anything by any means but I'll probably be keeping this one roughly as long as my last so I want to try to get the best that's available to me right now within my price range to hopefully have that same longevity. And that TV still isn't going out of commission in my house, it will just no longer be the primary TV. I'll probably end up getting 15+ years out of it at this rate.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 07/30/17 1:40:54 PM #16:	You'll see a difference, it's just a matter of degrees. But you will get the authentic experience. <cite>Cocytus posted [p:883874907] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>You'll see a difference, it's just a matter of degrees. But you will get the authentic experience.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Slip-N-Slide 07/30/17 6:35:32 PM #17:	Would you guys suggest holding holding out for a 65"? Larger? --- Get wet. http://i.imgtc.com/2q3z3TmhFO.jpg <cite>Slip-N-Slide posted [p:883889653] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>Would you guys suggest holding holding out for a 65"? Larger?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ooger 07/30/17 7:30:00 PM #18:	1000 foot screen or nothing. --- "ooger is not a man, he's a phenomenon." - Helpall <cite>ooger posted [p:883892202] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>1000 foot screen or nothing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gamer99z 07/30/17 7:40:11 PM #19:	ooger posted... 1000 foot screen or nothing. What's the pixel density on that like? --- "You need to lay off the peanut-butthurt and u-jelly sandwiches" - Neon Octopus <cite>Gamer99z posted [p:883892695] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote><cite>ooger posted...</cite> <quote>1000 foot screen or nothing.</quote> What's the pixel density on that like?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ooger 07/30/17 7:45:53 PM #20:	lots --- "ooger is not a man, he's a phenomenon." - Helpall <cite>ooger posted [p:883892951] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>lots</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itachi15243 07/30/17 8:41:36 PM #21:	Slip-N-Slide posted... I don't think I really have enough space and proper lighting conditions in this room for a projector unfortunately. I'll look around a bit more and just see what other TV's seem good and fit my budget and everything. Honestly I'd be too tempted to go for an OLED at the higher price range. And aren't projectors kind of in an early transition phase to laser projectors or something now that are supposedly much better than traditional ones but also in their infancy so have kinks to be worked out or something? I don't really know much about projectors. Anything in 1080p or higher is going to have more than enough lumens to be clearly visible lights on or off. Here's a good Sony one in a fully lit room. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoC9hIZYEnY --- I do drawings and stuff https://www.fiverr.com/blueblitz <cite>itachi15243 posted [p:883895533] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote><cite>Slip-N-Slide posted...</cite> <quote>I don't think I really have enough space and proper lighting conditions in this room for a projector unfortunately. I'll look around a bit more and just see what other TV's seem good and fit my budget and everything. Honestly I'd be too tempted to go for an OLED at the higher price range. And aren't projectors kind of in an early transition phase to laser projectors or something now that are supposedly much better than traditional ones but also in their infancy so have kinks to be worked out or something? I don't really know much about projectors.</quote> Anything in 1080p or higher is going to have more than enough lumens to be clearly visible lights on or off. Here's a good Sony one in a fully lit room. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoC9hIZYEnY</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DanHarenChamp 07/30/17 8:42:38 PM #22:	Anything less than 70 is a joke <cite>DanHarenChamp posted [p:883895574] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>Anything less than 70 is a joke</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
King Rial 07/30/17 8:42:47 PM #23:	What brand, by the way? --- I use Google... A lot.... >______> <cite>King Rial posted [p:883895581] in Is 55"... [t:75620394]...</cite> <quote>What brand, by the way?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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