The appropriate distance between the sofa and the TV
There are a number of factors to take into consideration when deciding where to place your TV:
Including dimensions of both furniture and TV, image resolution, height, design, etc.
In this article, we share some recommendations to bring comfort and well-being to users and avoid potential problems of visual fatigue or unfortunate body postures.
Factors determining the distance between the sofa and the TV
First, there are two main factors to know when placing a TV in your home: size and resolution.
When you talk about TV size, you’re referring to the length of the screen, diagonally, which is usually expressed in inches.
One inch equals 2.54 cm, so, if your TV is 40 inches long,
that means it is 1.02 meters from corner to corner.
But apart from its size, it is also necessary to know the accuracy of its solution.
Resolution refers to the number of vertical and horizontal lines of pixels displayed on the screen.
The noteworthy fact is that when resolution increases, pixel density also increases;
Which means that its clarity and richness of detail improves,
Allowing you to sit close to it while maintaining the same screen size.
On the other hand, lighting and time of day also have a big impact when choosing the right place to install the TV to achieve an enjoyable experience.
It is recommended to place the TV on a wall perpendicular to windows and never in front of openings.
In fact, the goal is to reduce reflections that can occur without losing image quality.
Furthermore, the viewing angle and standard pixel threshold are also factors to take into consideration.
The guide, developed by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), recommends:
Sitting at a distance that allows the screen to occupy at least 30 degrees of our field of vision.
This applies to any type of multimedia content.
Another variable to take into consideration is the height at which the device will be placed.
It is recommended that the middle of the screen approximately match the same height as the eyes.
In general, the eyes of a sitting person of average height are located between 85 and 100 cm from the floor.
Therefore, it is suggested that, since it is not in the middle of the screen’s height,
it should be one-third of the top of the screen.
Multiple designs for TVs
There are multiple designs of TVs in the market which year after year have tried to improve them by ensuring better user experience. In the last years,
Curved design has taken center stage, but have you ever wondered what the difference is between flat screen TVs and curved screens?
Curved screen TVs allow the distance between our eyes and the TV to be constant by placing us in the center of the screen.
In addition, the curvature allows you to expand the field of view and create an enveloping sensation as you get closer, as well as reducing reflections from the screen.
In short, the goal is to improve the experience of people inhabiting the spaces we offer,
seeking to meet their needs and preferences.
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