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Optimal TV viewing distances are determined by screen resolution and size, impacting the perceived detail quality.
For 16:9 HDTVs, the ideal viewing distance formula varies: 1080p (1.8x width) and 720p (2.7x width).
For 4K and 8K TVs, closer distances are required: 0.9x width for 4K, and 0.45x width for 8K.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.