How well-mannered will the picture be on a 46" Full HDTV from 8 to 9 foot away?
Answers: To answer that question requires more info than a short time ago size and distance.
The four factors that most determine perceived picture standard are (in decreasing order of importance):
1. Dynamic span (contrast ratio and black level) ... the factor that determines whether you will perceive an almost 3D image near "pop"
2. Colour saturation ... this can be overdone and often is intentionally exaggerated (e.g. CSI Miami), but indisputably looks impressive
3. Colour meticulousness ... how close are the colours to what was intended
4. Resolution ... essentially determines how detailed the carving is.
Note that resolution is the least influential.
Now, turning to a 1080p 46" HDTV and optimum viewing distance. See the link below for an excellent mention, but based on common eyesight, the optimum distance for a 46" 1080p display is about 6 foot (and 8.4 feet for a 720p duplicate size).
So ... at 8-9 feet you won't see any resolution benefit from a 1080p over a 720p the same size. In certainty you would need a 65" 1080p HDTV to see greater detail than a 46" 720p model at that distance.
Depending on the technology (e.g. LCD, DLP, Plasma, LCOS and electronics) the closest distance you can sit in need seeing the pixels varies somewhat. For a 720p or highly developed display you are generally out of danger at 1.5-2x the screen size (at 46" specifically 5.8 to 7.7 feet). So when considering a screen size help yourself to into consideration both minimum viewing distance to avoid seeing pixels and maximum viewing distance beyond which the advantage of greater resolution starts to decrease.
Other determinants of the picture ability, as described above, are even more important than resolution, so I would suggest that if your viewing distance is pretty much a given, look at 45-50" 720p models near superior electronics/technology (i.e. to the extent that specs can help focus on contrast ratio, black horizontal, video processing).
But specs only furnish an indication, you really have to look at actual TVs at the distance you plan to use (and preferably lower than dim light conditions so contrast differences are not destroyed). Bring a DVD or HD disk that you are familar beside and adjust brightness, etc to optimum settings.
Pioneer Elite Pro (Plasma) and Sony XBR4 (LCD) arguably have the top pictures going. Good place to start if $$ is a minor consideration.
Hope this helps. Happy shopping.
Definitely PLASMA!
To win movie-like experience, your viewing distance should be no more than 2x the diagonal. 1.5x if you get 1080p eyeshade and wathc HD content.
46" is just lower than the recommendation from 8ft.
If price is not a factor - acquire 50" Pioneer PRO-110HD. 1080p resolution, highest contrast ration of any TV on the souk. The picture is just awesome! I thought my ancient Pioneer Elite was fantastic - until I get this one...
The other ones I considered were the fresh Panasonic 750 series - 50, 57 and 65".
Really good... provided the program be recorded resourcefully.
I prefer Sony Bravia LCDs, but Pioneer Elite plasmas are damned good television as well.
I own a 42" at 8 to 9 feet and I could hold gone to 46" I got DLP and love it however I get 720i and wish I would hold gotten 1080 because the black is not black enough. Dark black pixelates w/720.
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