Home Theater Seating and Screen Distance

Distance and size

Screen size and seating distance work together. Sitting too close shows pixels and too far shrinks the picture.

Rows

A second row needs to see over the first. Risers or careful spacing help.

Center the seating

Center the main seat on the screen and speakers for the best sound and picture.

Leave space for walking

Plan aisles and access, and keep space behind seating for speakers.

Use the planner

Try our theater planner to see how room size, seats and speakers fit together.