My head sits 294 cm from the 42" TV when I am playing something in a relaxed manner (aka laying down on my bed) or 244 cm away when playing something more intensive requires me to sit up to focus better. I'm also 81 cm away from my 24" computer monitor atm, if anyone is curious.
All measurements were taken from center of screen to eyes.

How big is this LCD that you are only a meter away from? I still feel quite close to my TV and I'm three times that distance.