Nothing quite beats the thrill of witnessing, live, your team taking home another victory. The smells, the sounds, the food, the energy…it’s perfect. But we can’t always hit every game. For those events we enjoy from home, it’s important to have a good setup so you don’t miss a thing. Below we’ve listed a handful of game day essentials to ensure you have the best experience enjoying your favorite sports from the comfort of your own home. And for everyone invested in Fantasy League, we’ve got some things for you, too.
OLED TV
The television market is saturated with different kinds of TVs. LED, mini-LED, QLED, OLED, and a thousand different features. Buying the perfect TV for game day can be confusing if you’re not familiar with the tech. But if you want the best, you’re going to want an OLED.
Most TVs either use backlights or lighting around the side panels to light up your TV screen. With an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes), each individual pixel lights up. This gives you unbeatable colors, contrast, viewing angles, and more. Darker darks, brighter whites, crisper images. When compared with other types of TVs, OLEDs will always come out on top. And since they don’t need a dedicated light source, they’re thin, light, and super easy to mount. For the big game, there’s really no comparison.
Surround Sound
If your sound setup doesn’t make you feel like you’re on the sidelines, is it really doing its job? Unless you’re using a pair of wireless headphones, you’ll want something more substantial than your tinny TV speakers to bring your game to life.
Audio tech has gotten to the point where even a single soundbar can fill your room with immersive sound. But if you want to take it to the next level, a true surround sound experience will put you in the stands like nothing else. With a proper setup, each call, whistle, and celebration will sound like it’s happening right next to you. And there’s never been a better time to upgrade your sound system. You can find great soundbars and surround sound setups at budget prices.
Laptop
Not every game needs to be put on the big screen, and sometimes circumstances even prevent it. The best way to solve this? Bring your games on the go. Whether it’s Fantasy League or Prime Time, a laptop can be the perfect gateway for keeping up with scores, rankings, and updates for your favorite teams.
Since live streaming game or managing your Fantasy team generally don’t require a tricked out computer, you’ll be able to pick up a laptop on the cheap that’s perfect for your needs. If you use a computer for work, gaming, or other hobbies, getting an upgraded unit can be a one-size fits all piece of tech.
Noise Canceling Headphones
For those moments where you can’t miss the game but you have to watch on mute, noise canceling headphones are a must. At the airport? Headphones. At home but need to be quiet? Also, headphones. Headphone technology has advanced to the point where the audio quality can match, and even surpass, that of being at the game in person.
Higher quality headphones even allow you to manually tune sound balance, allowing you to create a perfect, tailored-to-you, audio experience. When you can make it to the stadium, consider investing in a good pair of noise canceling headphones.
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