Television Advice

**flame** · 04-16-10, 03:49 PM

I have a samsung 40" lcd, great picture, my grandparents bought the same tv but in 46" there living room is about 5' bigger. my living room is about 15' with viewing distance in the 12' range. So if your looking around 15' distance or more 46" is good. Buy the best samsung lcd 40" you can afford and you'll be happy. Personnaly I think anything over 40" needs to be wall mounted just for security of not knocking it over(or tripping over a pillow into it)

And remember monoprice has hdmi cables and wall mounts for very cheap. Dont listen to them at the store, I have compared $8 monoprice cables to $100 monstercables and see no difference. That will definately save you some money you can use to buy a better tv.

**rock_lobster** · 04-16-10, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by flame

I have a samsung 40" lcd, great picture, my grandparents bought the same tv but in 46" there living room is about 5' bigger. my living room is about 15' with viewing distance in the 12' range. So if your looking around 15' distance or more 46" is good. Buy the best samsung lcd 40" you can afford and you'll be happy. Personnaly I think anything over 40" needs to be wall mounted just for security of not knocking it over(or tripping over a pillow into it)

And remember monoprice has hdmi cables and wall mounts for very cheap. Dont listen to them at the store, I have compared $8 monoprice cables to $100 monstercables and see no difference. That will definately save you some money you can use to buy a better tv.

Awesome. Another question. Is it worth spending the extra $$$ for 120Hz instead of 60Hz?

**Nuckle** · 04-16-10, 04:11 PM

Viewing distance is ok for 40-50 inches. If you get the 50 you will want to go with the 120Hz. The 40 will be good enough with 60Hz @ 10ft IMO.

Anything less than 60" and I would stay away from Plasma.

I do not believe in cheap cables.

**Captain Coors** · 04-16-10, 04:35 PM

Quality cabling is important, but overpriced cabling like monster gear is a waste imo...monster cable is the Bose of cable.

I use sound cabling from this company, haven't tried their video stuff but I imagine its just as good

http://www.bettercables.com/

Back on topic, 40-50" inches will be perfect for that distance. I have a 47" at 9 feet and it feels just right.

Keep in mind I've never heard someone say "I wish I got the smaller screen"

**ninja|oaklandr** · 04-16-10, 04:54 PM

With a 42 inch at 10 feet you wouldn't notice 720 vs 1080 so you might pick up a good deal on a 720. The difference in price between a 720 and 1080 when I was looking a few months ago was $600.

I personally like Plasmas. They have awesome blacks and typically have been better at sports. These days the differences are smaller than before, but if the price is the same I would lean towards Plasma.

Do not buy monster unless you like throwing money away. Buy from monoprice like previously mentioned.

**flame** · 04-16-10, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Nuckle

I do not believe in cheap cables.

You do know that employee price for a monster cable at bestbuy is ~$10, ridiculous markup. They sell tvs at or near cost and make the money on cables and other accessories.