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I can't remember where I first heard the numbers cited above, to be honest. It's the conclusion that I've come to based on a fair amount of research combined with my own experience.
'Optimal viewing distance' is a highly subjective thing. The range I've given seems to account for the majority of the population.
I do not claim to be the final authority. This is what I've found works for me and most of the people I've discussed the matter with; on the other hand, one should find the experience that one prefers. I suspect I'd be more than happy with a 36" television, but if matthew330 thinks it's unwatchable it'd be a bit conceited of me to tell him he's wrong. My intent was merely to highlight the fact that viewing distance and screen size are highly related variables, and that a perceived problem in viewing experience can be solved by moving the television and/or couch as easily as getting a bigger TV.
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I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept
I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept
I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head
I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said
- Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame
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