Let's not forget that the type of monitor that's used, as well as the source material, are very big factors in the "proper" and comfortable recommended viewing distances.

Good HD can make a person want to pull their chair in closer, but a lousy, huge rear projector playing a VHS SLP tape? Anywhere in the same room is too close for me!

::::::: No disrespect to Axiom, but my favorite woofer is my yellow lab :::::::