Unless you still enjoy perfect vision, I'd go 65" at that viewing distance. We are 12' from a 55" panny plasma, and I am finding it difficult to see lately. I'm looking into a larger TV now. If you have a Costco or Sam's Club around, it might be worth your time to do a walk through. Both often carry discontinued models at a pretty good price point. I saw a 65" Samsung the other day for about $1200.