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Are you in the market for an upgrade to the way your family enjoys your favorite movies, TV shows, and sporting events? If so, you’ve probably considered whether a Smart TV or a projector is a better fit for your needs. In this article, we’ll break down all the things you need to consider before making a decision your family will benefit from for years to come.
TV vs. Projector: Lighting
The first thing to consider is where in your home the TV or projector is going to be used. TVs tend to deliver brighter and more vibrant images than projectors in a variety of lighting scenarios. Projectors can rival the picture quality of TVs in dark rooms, but if your room has windows or you prefer to watch TV with the lights on you will notice a slight downgrade in brightness and vibrance. For that reason, TVs tend to work better for all purpose viewing while projectors are better suited for theater rooms or man caves dedicated to viewing.
TV vs. Projector: Space
Now that you’ve accounted for lighting, it’s time to consider whether a Smart TV or a projector would physically fit better in your space. TVs take up more space than a projector or screen. When a projector is not in use, retractable screens can be removed from the room creating a better aesthetic. However, a TV can be placed almost anywhere in a room. Installing a projector requires a little more thought to room setup and layout.
TV vs. Projector: Cost
Today’s modern laser projectors come with a higher price tag than a high-quality Smart TV. Projectors typically deliver a lower cost per inch of screen size, but there are additional factors to consider. A Smart TV is an all-in-one solution with sound and streaming apps built in. You can plug it in and go. With a projector, you will need to purchase a screen, sound system, and video sources.
TV vs. Projector: Screen Size
The most popular high-quality TVs on the market range in size from 55” to 85”. However, there are some that are up to 100”. Home theater projection screens typically start at 100” and go upward from there. If top end screen size is important to you, a projector is more likely to deliver the experience you are looking for.
It’s finally here! Football season is in full swing and, for a lot of us, that means Sundays (and Saturdays if we can get away with it) sitting in our favorite spot tuned in to the games. The popularity of college and professional football also make this a popular time of year to shop for TVs. If your TV isn’t living up to the gameday hype and atmosphere, The Sound Room is the perfect teammate for you this football season.
In this article, we’ll explore some of the features that matter most when choosing the best TV for watching football and share our team’s specific product recommendations.
How to Choose the Best TV for Watching Football
If you’ve been shopping for TVs recently, we don’t have to tell you it’s a crowded market. TVs have always come in a variety of sizes, but today’s consumer has a plethora of other options to choose from including panel type, resolution, refresh rate, brightness, sound quality, and more. It can all be a little overwhelming. Thankfully, our experts have pulled together a short list of the most impactful options to pay attention to when choosing the best TV for watching your favorite football team.
Screen Size
Don’t overthink it. Bigger is better, but it really depends on your space. As you’ll see below, all of our recommendations are 77” or larger. But that may not work for everyone’s space. Generally speaking, avoid anything smaller than 55” when shopping for a great gameday TV.
Resolution
There is a broad spectrum of resolution options available for TVs today. Most modern TVs offer 4K Ultra HD resolutions, providing sharp images that make it easy to follow the football around the field. Many of the best TVs on the market for watching football today offer HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, like HDR10 and Dolby Vision. This resolution offers improved contrast and vibrant colors, making the game come to life in your living room.
Outdoor television technology has come a long way in the past decade. Today’s outdoor TVs deliver high quality picture, streaming capabilities, and greater durability than ever before. In this article, we’ll help you learn more about the outdoor TV market and what you can expect from the top outdoor TV brands we sell at The Sound Room.
What You Can Expect from All Outdoor TVs
Weather Resistance: This is especially important in a climate like St. Louis’. The humidity is high. The temperatures can range from extremely cold to extremely hot. Outdoor TVs are built to stay outside and plugged in year-round. They have heating and cooling features that protect them from the elements and only work if the product is plugged in. You can even rinse them off with a hose and will experience no performance issues.
Tailored Sound Solutions: Many outdoor TVs don’t come with an internal speaker. Why? Because broadcasting sound in an outdoor environment with a built-in television speaker is a tall task. Instead, outdoor TVs utilize sound solutions tailored to the environment they’re being used in. Many customers use a sound bar to project the sound directly to viewers. Others opt to use outdoor speakers mounted to their home or deck, or even hidden in their landscaping. You can direct your music as well as your TV sounds through the same speakers, depending on what media you’re using in a given situation.
Protection from Pests: Customers are often surprised to learn bugs are the leading cause of failure for indoor TVs used outside. TVs make an attractive home for bugs. This can cause electrical shorts and even turn your television into a fire hazard. All outdoor TVs are built specifically to keep bugs out.
Durability: You might think that any TV used outdoors, even if they’re built for it, can only last so long. But in all our years of installing outdoor TVs in the St. Louis area, we have only sold a select few that have needed to be replaced. These units have a reputation to holding up in even the harshest conditions.
