How big before it's too much?

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Now, I can easily fit a 26 ft wide x 12 ft tall panel on this wall, but that wouldn't be feasible. Seating positions will be between 8-12 feet. I want the absolute cleanest picture at 1080p I can procure. I was thinking 50-55" in a Samsung or Sharp (if I can find a deal- those are pricey but look excellent). Is there a clarity difference between the all-in-one models (tuner/speakers included) versus the monitor-only?
 
I think you already answered your own question...it all depends on the distance you will normally be seated. Like you said...for 8-12ft then anything from 42-58 will be great. In my opinion anything larger than that would kinda awkward to watch at that distance...and also reveal any image flaws when you're just watching regular (non-HD) tv.

edit- Monitor only models are a great way to save money....especially since the only way you would need a built in tuner is if you still have analog cable or use an antenna. If you are going to be using it for a home theater then you will probably want to use your own surround sound reciver/speakers. The only real downside is that the monitors only (often called commercial models) don't come with any kind of table stand included which means you will need to mount it either on the wall or a special stand.
 
This might help. And as for the second part of your question: No, no quality difference, just a price difference. Like I suggest to everyone else, always research specific models before purchasing :)

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Cool, thanks guys. I actually plan to wall-mount if possible, using apparently a 55-ish monitor. I'll be using some in-wall speakers for mains/center. I'll probably flank it with a couple of short Sanus racks to hold everything....if I can figure a good way to hide the wiring.
 
Well the home theater guys love to use this rule of thumb: the seating distance should be 1.5 to 2 times the screen width. I personally prefer 1.5. The next time you go to a movie theater, sit in your favorite spot and then notice how big the screen width appears to you compared to how far you are from it.

If you use that rule and sit at 1.5times the screen width, then from 10 feet away you're going to need an 80 inch wide screen which means a 90+ inch diagonal 16:9 image.

I would look into a projector like the Mitsubishi hc5000 or the Panasonic AE1000, both of which are very nice bright 1080p lcd projectors that are both about 3000bucks right now.
 
Man, if I could use a projector I would, but the room isn't set to allow it. Cathedral ceilings with skylights and windows everywhere. I also wouldn't have any good place to put the projector unit itself. If money allows, that new 71" Samsung is the likeliest candidate at this point. I can't find any monitors in these sizes, only integrated TV's. You guys know of any monitors (1080p only)?
 
Aight, the 71" is too damned much. Do you fellers have any input as to
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HL-S6...s_5/105-7863793-9847661?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

61" Samsung HL- S6187W

versus
http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD...r_2/105-7863793-9847661?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

Mitsibishi 65" WD-65731

They're both 1080p, have a wide variety of inputs (more than what I need), and both have good reviews as far as I can find. I may also go ahead and order from Amazon, as I can't find better pricing once shipping is figured in (or sales tax in some places).

Thanks for the help...this new living room is going to kick some major ass.
 
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Just find a way to darken those windows (Ever heard of curtains?) and go for a 1080p projector. You'll get a very big and really good looking picture for far less than those ultra expensive >60" lcds. Imo that is the only way to go for a real home theater. I wonder why they don't have 1000" lcd screens in movie theaters. :p
 
SuperKeijo said:
Just find a way to darken those windows (Ever heard of curtains?) and go for a 1080p projector. You'll get a very big and really good looking picture for far less than those ultra expensive >60" lcds. Imo that is the only way to go for a real home theater. I wonder why they don't have 1000" lcd screens in movie theaters. :p
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They will...someday...by then our population will require glasses :D
 
SuperKeijo said:
Just find a way to darken those windows (Ever heard of curtains?) and go for a 1080p projector. You'll get a very big and really good looking picture for far less than those ultra expensive >60" lcds. Imo that is the only way to go for a real home theater. I wonder why they don't have 1000" lcd screens in movie theaters. :p
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Unfortunately, there's also skylights, and this is part of a great-room setup (living room, kitchen, and dining all in one huge area). Exactly how dark does it need to get for a projector to work properly- I do have access to equipment to measure lumens where my wife works.
 
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