Choosing the Right TV for Your Living Room
>> Mar 16, 2013
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television can make or break the way you watch shows, sports or movies. That’s
the bottom line. If you have a TV that is one of the finest, then you will
forever want to watch any and everything on that specific TV. You will be
hosting Super Bowl parties and watching movies with family; you will be the
master of the TV.
However,
you can’t just assume that you can walk into a store and get the right TV that
fits your living room. There are many factors that go into choosing the one
that will be the perfect match for your house.
Here
are some questions that you should ask yourself before heading out to purchase
that new TV you’ve been wanting:
·
What is your price range?
If
you are going to make this purchase worthwhile, which I’m sure you are
considering this is one of the most useful items in the entire house, you need
to figure out what your price range is before deciding on which TV works for
you. You should plan on spending anywhere from $500-$2500 for a quality HDTV,
depending on the brand of the TV as well as the whether it will be an LED, LCD,
plasma or regular flat-panel TV. The high-end TVs can be found on sale at any
of the major outlets, but I would caution anyone buying a re-sale from someone online
because there are so many possibilities for little quirks from previously-owned
TVs.
·
What size TV is on your wish list?
The
majority of TV-buyers these days want the biggest and best (and newest) TV out
there, but you have to figure out what size TV is going to be best for your
home. All of us want to have the 60” flat-screen in the middle of the living
room that booms with audio while we are watching our favorite TV show or
favorite sporting event. However, size comes in to play here. Just because you
may want the biggest and best, does it fit your budget? Will it be too big or
even too small for your living room? You need to gauge what is on your wish
list and figure out if the 70” or 75” TVs have the proper TV stand that will fit into the corner of your living room. You also need to
realize that the larger the TV, the more expensive it gets. Be cautious when
you see a huge TV on sale for anything less than $1,000. It typically means the
picture quality won’t be the best or it comes from a previous owner.
·
What store/outlet are you buying
from?
When
making this type of purchase, I would go the standard route and go to a Best
Buy, Radio Shack or Sears, something of that nature rather than going to a local
TV store that obviously doesn’t have the same buying power as the big dogs.
When you get the TV from a major outlet, you also have a much more comfortable feeling
knowing that you have a warranty that I’m sure is better than any you will get
elsewhere. Feel free to shop online at the major outlets as well because a
majority of them won’t charge shipping since you are going to be spending a
nice chunk of change.
·
What size is your living room?
You
can’t buy a TV that is going to be too big for your living room and on the
other hand you can’t buy a 32” TV for a large family room. It just doesn’t work
that way. Whether you have book cases or tons
of furniture spread throughout the living room, you need to make sure you save
room for the TV. The couches and end tables shouldn’t clutter the room, and the
TV should be showcased in the right spot, not tucked in a corner that makes it
look out of place. The living room needs to fit the size of TV you plan on
getting, plain and simple.
Author: Doug Chapman is a staff writer for Home Daddys, a stay at home dad blog. He specializes in diapers and sippy cups, but
is a successful real estate investor on the side.