Is Your Surround Sound System Ready for the Super Bowl?

We know what you're thinking. We're barely through the holidays, and we are already talking about the Super Bowl. But the NFL showdown for the coveted Lombardi Trophy comes along in early February, so it's not too early to start thinking about it – especially if you want to have the best audio and video setup for the game.

Did you know that up to 7% of consumers buy a TV expressly for the Super Bowl? That’s an impressive number driven by one event. Of course, the large screen TV or projector purchase will be a pleasure to own far beyond the upcoming Super Bowl game.

While a big screen is a must for football, don’t forget about the sound. A surround sound system can really make you feel like you’re at the game while in the comfort of your Smyrna, GA home.

In this blog, let’s explore some sight and sound upgrades to make your next Super Bowl party the best ever. 

SEE ALSO: Big Surround Sound, Even Bigger Screens

Large Screen Options

Whether you call your entertainment space a media room, a home theater, or merely a room where you enjoy your audio and video entertainment, you have a myriad of choices for large-screen entertainment.

Today's flat-screen TVs are bigger, brighter, and better than ever. One example at the pinnacle of current TV technology is Sony’s latest 8K Z9G Master Series. Available in 85 and 98-inch sizes, it will bring the game right into your room. With Sony’s superb video processing, even the fastest motion will be crystal-clear. While the Super Bowl won’t be broadcast in 8K, Sony’s powerful upscaling will deliver the sharpest football action you’re ever experienced. 

Want to go even bigger? Plan now, and your projector and screen can be in place for the game. For the latest in 4K and HDR technology, the Sony VPL-VW695ES is an excellent choice. Depending on your room size, you could have up to a 300-inch screen to wow your guests. Sony's lens shift feature lets you easily adjust from movie to TV formats, and the excellent Motionflow processing ensures the action is natural and artifact-free.

If space is at a premium, but a large screen is still a requisite, consider an ultra-short-throw projector. These projectors sit inches from the wall, don't require special mounting, and can project a vivid and sharp picture up to ten feet diagonally. The Epson LS-500 4K projector is an excellent example of the breed, and it even includes an Android smart TV system for an easy all-in-one solution.

Surround Yourself in Sound

We've said many times before that a great media experience is as much about the sound as it is about the picture. Football should be no different. The TV broadcast is in Dolby Digital surround sound, and your sound system can take advantage of that to immerse your partygoers into the sounds of the game, from the crunching tackles to the roar of the crowd. 

For a streamlined approach to surround, consider a soundbar. The Klipsch Heritage soundbar is an excellent choice, with a beautiful sleek design available in a wide 50-inch size and customizable to up to 80-inch widths, making it easy to exactly match your new large screen Sony flat-panel. The flush mounting on the front wall puts powerful audio performance in a compact package that fits aesthetically in your space.

For a full-on surround system, consider going all-in on a Dolby Atmos sound system. The variety of options are too numerous to cover here, but you can go with high-quality matched speaker sets from hi-fi brands like Bowers & Wilkins or Monitor Audio. For incredible sound without speakers encroaching on space, architectural speakers like Monitor Audio’s Controlled Performance line delivers impressive performance – you can even hear them in our Marietta showroom. Our experts can match up your speakers with the right AV components like those from Anthem for the utmost in power and precise surround sound processing. 

Ready to upgrade your media room for the Super Bowl?  Contact us here, or click below to quickly connect with one of our audio and video experts. We look forward to working with you!