With the NFL season rapidly coming to an end with Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, there will be many fans scrambling to purchase a display for the big game. But does a big screen HDTV mean you have reached the apex of media room nirvana? A large screen TV upgrade is a good start, but we want to give you a few creative ideas that will wow your friends and family the next time they come over to watch the big game!
Idea 1 – Why limit your viewing experience?
One display is okay. But if you want a sports adrenaline media room, you will need multiple displays to capture all of the action. For this, our recommendation is a video wall. With a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall, you can configure the layout anyway you please. You can show one game amongst all screens or show different games on each screen. We have supplied and installed videos walls on many projects.
Idea 2 – Sound Proofing
Chances are when you have friends come over to watch the big game, it’s going to get rowdy! Sound proofing a room is the best way to keep the acoustics of a room at optimal levels while also maintaining silence throughout the rest of your house. When it comes to sound proofing a room, there are many variables to consider. Speaking with one of our professionals will help you decide the level of sound proofing you need.
Idea 3 – Make your media room unique!
Don’t just turn the basement or spare bedroom into a place to watch the games, transform it into a one of a kind experience. There are many ways to make your room stand out from the rest. Consulting with a professional media room expert is always a good idea. Here at AHT, we have won many awards for our integration of unique media rooms. We can bring all the needed elements together to make sure your vision is realized. If you want your media room to mimic that of your favorite sports bar or sports team, it can be done!
Idea 4 – Take control of your media room!
Who wants to get up to turn off a light switch or fumble around multiple remotes? By integrating automation into your media room, you can have control over the lighting, audio/video, HVAC, motorized shades and pretty much anything else you desire! There is nothing more “James Bond” than touching a button and transforming a room to fit your desired needs.
Idea 5 – Hidden Technology
Having a media room fitted with the latest technology is cool, but hiding that technology makes it even cooler. You can hide televisions or projectors by utilizing lifts that come from behind a picture, ceiling or cabinet. You can also hide outlets, HVAC ducts, speakers and pretty much any other technology you can imagine. The possibilities are endless.
To sum things up, for a Super Bowl caliber media room, we suggest multiple displays, a sound proofed room, a unique theme/design, hiding technology and of course smart controls!
About AHT
AHT Residential supplies and integrates technology into homes, businesses and yachts worldwide. We have offices in New York and Miami. If you have questions or would like to speak with a representative, call us at 305.593.1965 or request a proposal.