htfreak Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 Came across this article concerning HD resolutions and their correlation between screen size and viewing distance. Makes an interesting read. Below is an excerpt of the article. http://www.carltonbale.com/blog/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/ I’ve read various articles debating the importance of the 1080p. I want to set the record straight once and for all: if you are serious about properly setting up your viewing room, you will definitely benefit from 1080p (and even 1440p.) Why? Because the 1080p resolution is the first to deliver enough detail to your eyeball when you are seated at the proper distance from the screen. But don’t just take my word for it: read on for the proof. There are a few obvious factors to being able to detect resolution differences: the resolution of the screen, the size of the screen, and the viewing distance. To be able to detect differences between resolutions, the screen must be large enough and you must sit close enough. So the question becomes “How do I know if need a higher resolution or not?”. Here is your answer. Based on the resolving ability of the human eye (with 20/20 vision it is possible to resolve 1/60th of a degree of an arc), it is possible to estimate when the differences between resolutions will become apparent. Using the Home Theater Calculator spreadsheet as a base, I created a chart showing, for any given screen size, how close you need to sit to be able to detect some or all of the benefits of a higher resolution screen.
synthesis1624705793 Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Nice read. But tell me who would view 40" screen at 5ft comfortably to take advantage 1080 rez :P
Doggie Howser Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 In my HDB-sized apartment.. 10 feet, 100 inches width (not diagonal). Easily will see improvement with 1080p. I suspect this is the case for most HT/projector owners here. In my den, 37" abt 3 feet away. Ditto for improvement with 1080p :P Go PS3!! Dammit.. wanna upgrade living room set will be damn "chor". Need 1080p projector (7k) Need HDMI 1.x AV amplifier (3k? for Yammy AVR 2700) Need to run HDMI cable from AV rack to projector (SIAO!!)
enthusiast1624705824 Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 In my HDB-sized apartment.. 10 feet, 100 inches width (not diagonal). Easily will see improvement with 1080p. I suspect this is the case for most HT/projector owners here. In my den, 37" abt 3 feet away. Ditto for improvement with 1080p :P Go PS3!! Dammit.. wanna upgrade living room set will be damn "chor". Need 1080p projector (7k) Need HDMI 1.x AV amplifier (3k? for Yammy AVR 2700) Need to run HDMI cable from AV rack to projector (SIAO!!) haha, no $$$ no tok
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