Hi,
Now that my 40”, 7-year-old Samsung HD TV has developed some issues I’m in need of a new one. I found that most TV's these days are 4k and was looking forward to choosing something like a new 43”, however, after doing some reading I find it’s not quite that simple.
To begin with, the viewing distance from my chair is about 260cm and from the sofa about 320cm, and according to what I have read, this is not an ideal situation for a 43” screen. I’m not opposed to a larger set but am limited to the size that will fit in our living room, (a maximum of a 50”), and according to the recommended distance/size ratio, at these distances, I'm going to be needing a 70” TV at the minimum which just can't happen in my room.
Given these circumstances, would it be of any benefit paying between £700 to £900 on a decent 50” Samsung or Sony if the viewing quality is only going to be equivalent to a standard HD? This being the case would I be better off with something costing around the £400 mark or even less?
Also, given that 4k TV programs are few and far between, what are the benefits of conforming to all the required guidance of size and distances? I realise that many play games on their TV and that 4k films are available for streaming from Amazon and Netflix as well as blue ray, but I wouldn’t say that I fit into that category. In fact, I intend to depart from the Sky/Virgin loop when my current contract ends, opting for a Freeview box which will also limit the 4k content. I do watch some films but can't say that they are at the top of my viewing priorities.
I like to watch documentary-type programs and some (older) films, and more recently find that I am watching more YouTube than TV. My wife usually watches TV dramas and game shows.
I really would appreciate some advice on this please.
Now that my 40”, 7-year-old Samsung HD TV has developed some issues I’m in need of a new one. I found that most TV's these days are 4k and was looking forward to choosing something like a new 43”, however, after doing some reading I find it’s not quite that simple.
To begin with, the viewing distance from my chair is about 260cm and from the sofa about 320cm, and according to what I have read, this is not an ideal situation for a 43” screen. I’m not opposed to a larger set but am limited to the size that will fit in our living room, (a maximum of a 50”), and according to the recommended distance/size ratio, at these distances, I'm going to be needing a 70” TV at the minimum which just can't happen in my room.
Given these circumstances, would it be of any benefit paying between £700 to £900 on a decent 50” Samsung or Sony if the viewing quality is only going to be equivalent to a standard HD? This being the case would I be better off with something costing around the £400 mark or even less?
Also, given that 4k TV programs are few and far between, what are the benefits of conforming to all the required guidance of size and distances? I realise that many play games on their TV and that 4k films are available for streaming from Amazon and Netflix as well as blue ray, but I wouldn’t say that I fit into that category. In fact, I intend to depart from the Sky/Virgin loop when my current contract ends, opting for a Freeview box which will also limit the 4k content. I do watch some films but can't say that they are at the top of my viewing priorities.
I like to watch documentary-type programs and some (older) films, and more recently find that I am watching more YouTube than TV. My wife usually watches TV dramas and game shows.
I really would appreciate some advice on this please.