Eliminate Unnecessary Light and Glare

Close the blinds or pull the curtains to help prevent the room from getting super bright. This also helps limit direct glare that might be visible on a flat panel display. You can do this by viewing your television set from all seating positions possible to see if there are any terrible reflections, distracting lights, or sunlight that appears on the display. If you have a THX Certified display, it comes with the THX Bright Room Mode which optimizes your television when you’re watching in a well-lit room.

Have a Direct View

Parties for the big game tend to get crowded and some creativity may be necessary to make sure that everyone at your party has a good view of the television. If you and your party-goers have a direct view of the screen, then black levels and color saturation will be maintained, ensuring everyone sees a great picture. Achieving this view may require some people to move their seats, but a better viewing angle will be worth it.

Optimize the TV’s Picture and Sound Settings

Select an Accurate Picture ModeTo achieve the best picture quality, make sure you select a picture mode that will present accurate colors. If your television is not THX Certified, this can be a Cinema/Movie Mode, Standard Mode, or Calibrated Mode. Even though you are watching the big game, Cinema/Movie Mode is a great choice to use since it closely adheres to the colors used in all HD broadcasts, movies, or sports. Once you select the right picture mode, you may need to increase the backlight or contrast to ensure the image is bright yet still comfortable.

Check the Speaker Locations

Are your speakers located in optimal positions? If you’re not 100% sure they are, consider the following factors: room acoustics, eliminating any obstacles in the speaker’s path, and their specific location and orientation. For example, the best place for your front left and right speakers are, naturally, to the left and right of the listening/viewing position, with each aimed at the primary seating area. If you are using bookshelf speakers on stands, they should be aligned to ear height when seated.

Check the Bass

If you want to hear the deep bass notes during the game, consider utilizing a subwoofer, if it’s not already a part of your home theater setup. Subwoofers provide the “wow factor” when it comes to hearing the impacts of the big hits happening on the field.

Enjoy the Game

Now it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the big game! Whether you’re a football fan or just want to watch the halftime show, we can all agree that having the best entertainment experience is key. Implement the tips we provided and you and your party-goers will enjoy the best viewing experience for this year’s big football game.

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