When buying a TV, they pay attention to different parameters - the brand of the manufacturer, design features, the presence of certain functions, etc. However, perhaps the most important characteristic of this household appliance is, of course, the diagonal length of the selected model. The screen size of a modern TV set may vary. Choosing the model of the most suitable dimensions in a particular case should be based on several important factors.
What to look for when choosing a size
At the stands of modern home appliances hypermarkets, there are usually a lot of TVs of different brands, designs and dimensions. It is visually quite difficult to determine the most appropriate size of the device in the hall of such a store. The area of the room itself, other working models, the height of the ceilings, etc. can distort the perception. Therefore, the approximate dimensions of TVs by the owners of apartments and houses are usually determined even before going to the store.
The main parameters to consider when choosing the lengthdiagonals are:
- dimensions of the room in which the TV will be located;
- proposed distance between the screen and the future location of the audience;
- model design features.
Room dimensions
TVs are now installed not only in living rooms, but also in other areas of the apartment. When choosing the most suitable model, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room must be taken into account. TV sizes in cm (diagonal) are not officially defined at the moment. After all, most models are assembled using technologies developed abroad. The diagonal length of these household appliances in stores is usually indicated in inches.
Thus, a 19-22″ model is best suited for the kitchen. At the same time, installing a TV costs a little higher than in living rooms. In the bedroom of a standard five-story building, a 22-26 ″ TV will look good. For the hall, of course, you should choose a larger model - 32-65 inches.
Of course, the above figures are nothing more than a recommendation. TV sizes that are ideal for a particular occasion may differ from those indicated above. Even in a typical Khrushchev apartment, the choice of model dimensions is often seriously influenced by factors such as interior features, furniture sizes, the way it is arranged, etc. In private houses, the area of rooms may even be larger or smaller than the size of rooms in city apartments.
TV distance
This factoris usually decisive in the selection of the most suitable model. The larger the diagonal of the TV has dimensions, the farther the sofa or armchair should be located from it. A comfortable distance to the screen sometimes depends on the design features of the model. Today on the shelves of stores you can find only two main types of TVs - LCD and plasma. In the first case, color transfer occurs through the smallest crystals. Therefore, the monitors of such TVs have a rather high resolution and give a clear picture. And therefore, you can sit close to them, completely without the risk of spoiling your eyesight.
An older plasma TV should be viewed from a slightly longer distance than an LCD. This is due to the design features of such models. The fact is that the color in such screens is transmitted due to the glow of the plasma in the cells (inert gas). The latter are relatively large. Therefore, when viewing such a TV too close, the image may appear fuzzy and blurry. Sometimes on screens of this type, even pixels are quite noticeable. The plasma models of the new generation, fortunately, are practically devoid of such a disadvantage. You can sit at the same distance from them as from LCD TVs.
Distance and screen sizes
What exactly should be the length of the diagonal at a particular distance from the device to the sofa? The optimal ratios of these two parameters have certain values. So, the dimensions of the TV 32 inches allow, tofor example, comfortably view it at a distance of 4 meters. What ratios of the diagonal length and distance to the screen still exist, you can see in the table below.
| Diagonal (inch) | Distance (m) |
| 17 | 2 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 32 | 4 |
| 37 | 5 |
| 55 | 7 |
| 80 | 10 |
Thus, in order to find out how long the diagonal should have for comfortable viewing, before buying, you just need to measure the distance from the sofa or chair to the intended location of the TV.
Distance to HD TV
Recently, many models have appeared on sale that support HD technologies as well. The latter provide very high picture quality. Therefore, you can watch TVs with this screen resolution closer than usual. The table below shows the ratio of diagonal and distance for HD-Ready and even more advanced Full-HD.
|
TV sizes in inches |
Distance (m) | |
| Ready | Full | |
| 20-27 | 1.5-2.1 | 1.1-1.5 |
| 37-40 | 2.8-3 | 2-2.2 |
| 42-47 | 3.2-3.6 | 2.3-2.5 |
| 52 | 4 | 2.8 |
How to convert inches to centimeters
The dimensions of TVs, as already mentioned, are chosen, among other things, based on the fact that these devices should harmoniously fit into the interior. Therefore, for sure, many apartment owners are also interested in what actual dimensions a model with one or another diagonal can have and how harmoniously it will look in the room.
Find out the size of TVs in cm (or rather, the length of the diagonal) by performing a simple mathematical operation. The calculation should be made based on the fact that 1 inch is equal to 2.54 cm. That is, 17 inches, for example, is 43.18 cm, 32 is 81.28, etc.
Additional factors
TV sizes can be selected taking into account several other parameters. When buying, be sure to pay attention to:
- The thickness of the screen frame. In older models, it can be quite wide. And therefore, with the same diagonal size, the screen itself on such a TV may be slightly smaller.
- Model weight. This parameter is relevant if you are going to purchase a wall-mounted TV and use brackets to mount it. In this case, the choice of model size may be influenced byincluding such a factor as the holding capacity of the material from which the walls are made.
Most popular diagonal length
In modern apartments and houses you can see TVs of almost any size. At the same time, both LCD and plasma models are popular. If we talk about the first variety, then in this case, TVs with a screen diagonal of 32 inches and above have found the widest distribution. The fact is that models with a smaller screen are not able to support HD technologies. At the same time, the TV's dimensions of 32 inches (or a little more) make it suitable for installation in almost any typical high-rise living room. Plasma models are only capable of supporting HD if they are at least 50 inches diagonal.
Dependence of cost on sizes
And, of course, you should choose a TV based on its price as well. The cost of this household appliances depends on its size directly. The larger the model, the more expensive it costs. For example, a budget Shivaki 32-inch TV is usually sold for 15 thousand rubles. A 40″ model from the same manufacturer already costs about 40 thousand rubles. Shivaki 55″ will cost about 50 thousand rubles. As you can see, the difference is significant. Therefore, before going to the store, you should, among other things, evaluate your financial capabilities.
The parameters discussed above are the main ones forchoosing the dimensions of modern TVs. In most cases, the most suitable diagonal length is 32″. A TV with a screen size of 81.28 cm will look quite harmonious, solid and modern in the hall of a standard Khrushchev. For the living room of an apartment in a Stalinist building, a new building or a private house, most likely, it will be possible to choose a larger model.
