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Bil K
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Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 09:46 am:    Edit Post
I am setting up a home theatre and need to figure out the optimal size and placement of my permanent screen. The room is 12' x 23" with theatre seating row 1 is 14' from the screen and row 2 is elevated 7" and is 22' from the screen
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JOHN S
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Username: John_s

Columbus, Ohio
US

Post Number: 454
Registered: Feb-04
Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2005 - 07:00 pm:    Edit Post
A generally accepted rule of thumb is the viewing distance should not be less than twice the screen diagonal. Thus an 84" (16x9) screen wouldn't be too big for those in the 14' front row and still be impressive for those in the back.
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Paul
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Username: Paul_ohstbucks

Post Number: 2564
Registered: Jan-05
Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 11:04 pm:    Edit Post
I recommend buying a 7' screen instead.

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