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Use the chart on the previous page as a guide to find an average distance and screen size that is appropriate for the room that it is in and image source. Also take your TV viewing habits into consideration.
As we design an Entertainment Center for a TV we have to design the cabinet to accommodate the TV size and also the space that the cabinet has to fit in.
Sometimes it is best to start with the space available, design the cabinet to fit that space and then figure out what size TV will fit in that cabinet.
You should also factor in a couple of inches into your measurement to allow for proper ventilation for the new set. Pocket doors take more side space. There are bifold doors, wrap around hinges, and folding face frames that also can be worked into a cabinet design. You may need a swivel or a pullout to view the TV form all possible angles. Sometimes we use ventilation slots and adjustable shelves.
You also need to take into consideration all the other components that you may want. The VCR, DVD, Cable Box, and Satellite box are all accessories that you might want. You should also make room in your design for the next digital gadget that will come along.
You may also want to work your stereo equipment into the cabinet design. How about a large receiver and a midrange speaker for your surround sound system?
You thought this was going to be simple, didn’t you?
Generally speaking, 27 inches or less is good for a bedroom or secondary television. Thirty-two inches and larger is a nice size for a family television or entertainment center.
Often, people think bigger is better when it comes to TV screen size; but that is only true to a point. A large TV in a small room will seem awkward and may make watching TV uncomfortable. On the other hand, a TV that is too small will force you to squint to make out details and pull you out of the experience of what you are watching. Making the right decision about the size of your television is the first step in TV buying.
We have compiled a simple comparison Chart that basically explains what TVs are currently available for sale and shows some basic comparisons as they relate to each other.
TV Specifications Chart
TV Type
Sample Size
Sample Price
HD Capable?
Weight
Depth
CRT/Tube
21"
$250.00
SOME
Heavy
20" and up
Old Style TV / 25" Deep Cabinet
37"
$350.00
NO
Heavy
20" and up
CRT Rear Projection
53"
$1,500.00
SOME
Heavy
20" and up
DLP / LCD Rear Projection
46"
$1,899.00
YES
Light
15" - 18"
Modern Large Screen / 18" Deep Cabinet
72"
$5,499.00
YES
Light
15" - 18"
Plasma / LCD
37"
$2,399.00
YES
Light
2" - 4"
Modern Thin Style TV / (over fireplace or in tight areas)
