Is this TV an ok size for our living room?

Question

We're getting a 42" plasma, and the living room seems small at 12x15, but it's open to the kitchen and dining room...so it's a lot bigger than it seems. Does a 42" sound like a good idea for this size room?

Answer 1

yah its alright size you just have to place it right

Answer 2

Gone are the days where tv's that screen size were 3 ft thick! LOL! So those Plasma and LCD TV's will just compliment and blend in small living rooms..specially if it is wall mounted.

Answer 3

The key is how far you will be sitting from the screen. I found a page that tells you how to calculate it. (I included a link below as the source)

Based on your added comment that you will be 7 feet from it, it sounds like you're in good shape.  Remember when you set it up or mount it, that it is best if the middle of the screen is at eye level.

Answer 4

you should sit 3-4 times the screen size away from tv

Answer 5

We have a 42 and 46 inch tvs in our living room.l  At first we thought the 42 would be too big because our room is small but once you put it in, you grow used to it, and you'll just want to get bigger.  42 is a great size.  We sit about 6 feet away as well.