Every other home out there features a home entertainment unit these days. The advent of 4K, HDTV and several streaming services has also made these home entertainment units even more versatile. This is probably why it will be very easy for you to spot the home theater fanatic in your group of friends and family members. And if you are wondering what to give them for the holidays, then here are some awesome gifting ideas that will guarantee to bring a look of wonder in their eyes.
LG OLED 4K TV
Let’s start with the basics first. In order to have a smashing home theater system, you need to have a smashing television. LG’s OLED 4K TV fills that spot effortlessly. Considered to be the crown jewel of any home entertainment unit, the television features an ultra-slim design in a deep rich black color.
Among the more impressive functions include Smart TV which is powered by webOS, taking your home viewing experience to a different level altogether. Although a tad bit on the expensive end, the LG OLED 4K TV is guaranteed to be a great gifting idea for the home theater fan.
Synology DS415 Play
What good is a home theater system if you don’t have the adequate storage space to back up your favorite movies and shows? That’s where the Synology DS415 Play comes into the picture. Featuring over 24TB of storage space, this media server is just perfect for all of your videos, music, movies and photos put together. The server also comes with DNLA certification along with 1080p Full HD video transcoding, a feature that enables you to enjoy your favorite movies and songs on more than one set placed anywhere in the house.
Roku 4
Set up boxes have become a mainstay in many homes these days. But the latest Android powered set up box by Roku is another level altogether. The set up box comes with 4K Ultra HD support among many other impressive features, including over 2500 channels to surf from for your bingeing needs.
The Roku 4 also features a controller with a headphone jack, along with motion control and voice search. One more bonus! The set up box has a button on top that pings your remote whenever you lose it. This means no more hunting around the house for that lost remote. Can it get any better than this?
BenQ HT 1075 1080p DLP Projector
Considering you have ample space in the room, having a projector is the next best thing to reality when it comes to enjoying a home theater experience to its fullest. Enter the BENQ HT1075 1080p DLP Projector, a projector that is deemed to be the one of the brightest in the market. Cost effective as well, the projector delivers 1080p image on a 100 to 140 inches screen with ease. Now that’s quality!
Google Chromecast
Affordable and versatile, Google recently upgraded Chromecast with some much needed features for home theater enthusiasts. Fitting neatly in your pocket, the device allows you to easily view any mobile based content on your home theater screen, a feature which is made possible with a WiFi connection and HDMI. This lets you enjoy any audio or video content you want irrespective of the device you receive them in.
Google Chromecast Audio
Google Chromecast Audio is the perfect complement to your home theater system, especially the speakers. With Google Chromecast Audio, you can connect your mobile device to the speakers instantly and listen to your favorite songs in HD.
It also features cross-platform functionality which allows you to connect multiple devices to the speakers. It also helps you control all the speakers in your home, thus allowing you to listen to music anywhere you are with Sonos-like control.
Wondering what to gift your home theater enthusiastic friend/family member this holiday season? From the best television and projector to the best set up boxes, audio and connectivity features, these gift ideas will work out really well for anyone who loves home theater units.
