If you’re looking for Superbowl party ideas for the weekend’s match up between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, then you should start with your electronics. A successful recipe for a Superbowl party depends on a big TV and all the accessories. : Even if your guests are more interested in seeing the funniest halftime commercials, having the right gear for your home theater football gathering will ensure everyone has a good time. A couple of buckets of Buffalo wings and some chip dip helps too.
If you already have a dedicated home theater or media room system, then you’re in luck. A big TV and lots of comfy seats make for a great football party. However, if you’re not already properly setup,: there’s still time. Check out these suggestions for making sure everyone at your big game party has a great view of the action and a good time.
Go Big and Wide
A big, gorgeous TV will keep everyone’s attention, even the people rooting for the wrong side. This Samsung HU7250 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TV will deliver enough detail and action that your guests will think they’re in the stadium. Samsung says the slight curve of the screen also helps wide-angle viewing, which is good if your room is overcrowded with people standing or sitting to the sides.: And don’t worry that the game isn’t actually being shown in 4K. Samsung will upscale it for you. Samsung is offering a special on this TV for $2,199.
Also check out this deal LG is offering on a 55 inch OLED TV, only $2,999.
Project It
If you think the 65-inch Samsung TV is big, then imagine what you could do with this Epson Home Cinema 3500 LCD projector. It can work either for permanent installation, or just bring it out on special occastions and aim it at a temporary screen or a white wall. It includes built-in speakers, so all you need to do is hook it up to your TV box.: With 2,500 lumens of brightness, it will light up any football party. $1,599.
Take it Outside:
A perfect companion to that Epson projector, or any portable projector, is an: Elite Yard Master: series screen. These projection screens are easy to assemble and work a whole lot better than a sheet stretched across laundry posts. You can get your screen in sizes from 100- to 200 inches (16:9). The kit includes stakes, ropes, all the installation hardware needed and a carrying bag and case. Its durable Dynawhite projection material is made for the rigors of outdoor use, while maintaining color clarity with a wide viewing angle. Price varies by size.
Patio TV
Designed for permanent: outdoor: installation, SunBriteTVs are engineered to withstand the harshest conditions- rain, snow, freezing cold, extreme heat, insects, dust, salt corrosion and even BBQ grease. High image clarity and brightness means that viewers will be able to discern their favorite player’s number no matter where he is on the field. Internal temperature regulation systems keep a SunBriteTV operating from -24:° to 122:°, meaning that it will perform flawlessly even when it’s too hot for the players.
Dish hopper with joey
Make sure no one misses a minute of action, or the halftime show, by piping the Superbowl through a Dish Hopper. The 2 TB hard drive will automatically record your other programs (such as the Puppy Bowl), while the other game is playing. Add a couple of Dish Joeys so every TV in the house can be part of the system. Prices vary by package.
Sonos Wireless Speakers
If you have a Sonos PLAYBAR, you’re already ahead of the game because it produces excellent sound for your TV system and also offers a ton of streaming music options for both pre- and post-game festivities. But there’s another feature that makes the: Sonos: PLAYBAR soundbar especially cool to have around at football parties. If you’ve got additional Sonos speakers throughout the house, such as a PLAY:3 or PLAY:1 (which you can see reviewed: here: and: here) you can set those speakers to play the TV audio that’s also coming from your main PLAYBAR. That means when guests leave the living room to fill their plates in the kitchen, they can still hear all the game action on the kitchen speaker. We talk about whole-house audio—this is whole-house football. $199 – $699
Bean Bag Ball
Your guests are going to need someplace to sit. Why not toss a couple of deflated footballs, I mean, football beanbag chairs, around the room. Just make sure to fill them with the regulation amount of beans (comes filled with UltimaX Beans that conform to you, not the other way around). $38.99
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