9 thoughtful gift ideas for home theater fans looking to upgrade their entertainment setup

Date:
Sat, 16 Dec 2023 11:00:27 +0000

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Looking for something great to buy the movie lover in your life? We've picked out some cool gift ideas for every budget.

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Got a home theater lover in your life? Its undoubtably great to watch movies with them but how about finding a great Christmas gift for making that experience even better for them (and you)? No one is expecting you to buy one of the best TVs for them but we have got some great and more affordable options than a huge and expensive OLED TV.

Weve picked out some fantastic choices to entertain your loved one for the holidays. The list below is as varied as great ways of enhancing their aural experience right down to cool movies to watch to show off their home cinema setup, and even a great but affordable TV if you want to go big with your
gift giving. Appreciating that we all have different budgets, we've made sure there are options for every bank balance. Take a look below at the best Christmas gift ideas for the home theater lover.

While you're catching up on shopping, check out our guides to the best Christmas sales in the US and Boxing Day sales in the UK. You'll find plenty of great holiday and Christmas gift ideas . Best TV and streaming device
gifts QLED TV Amazon Fire TV 43-inch Omni QLED



QLED on a budget

Amazons Fire TV range punches above its weight so if you can stretch your budget to a new TV, the 43-inch Omni QLED is a great option. It has support for Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG, and HDR10+ Adaptive so it looks pretty good. Theres adaptive brightness so it automatically adjusts to the lighting in
your room too. Simple to use, Fire TV makes the whole experience easier for all the family to figure out this Christmas. Streaming device Roku Express 4K Plus



Easy streaming

Most of us have a smart TV but a dedicated device generally works better. The Roku Express 4K Plus is inexpensive yet very useful. It has support for
pretty much every streaming app you can think of, as well as providing 4K and HDR imagery. Its voice remote is the highlight here meaning you can speak a command instead of tapping away at the remote the old-fashioned way. Apple TV Apple TV 4K



The Apple owners choice

The Apple TV 4K simply just works and works well, much like all other Apple tech. It has support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos, and it works seamlessly with your other Apple devices. You can use it to stream your favorite shows but it also allows you to see photos from your phone, cast other content across, and reap all the benefits of Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness Plus too. Best Blu-ray player, projector and soundbar gifts Blu-Ray player Sony UBP-X700



Perfect for physical media

One of the best 4K Blu-ray players , the Sony UBP-X700 is perfect for
physical media lovers. Generally considered to still be better quality than streaming or digital copies, using 4K discs provides you with the best
picture contrast and brightness, along with all-round superior picture quality. The Sony UBP-X700 also includes streaming support with built-in Wi-Fi. Projector Samsung Freestyle



Truly cinematic

The Samsung Freestyle Projector is for those who any size TV simply wont cut it. It works best in dimly lit rooms, allowing you to project to up to 100-inches high in full HD. Simple to use, it does all the hard work for you like auto-focusing and picking the best screen size. Itll work outdoors too with support for voice assistants, streaming apps, and music playback. Soundbar Sonos Beam Gen 2



Exceptional surround sound

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 provides vibrant bass and crystal clear dialogue with whatever youre watching. It has a wide soundstage that feels cinematic in nature with Dolby Atmos adding to the surround sound effect. Besides being perfect for movies, it also allows for streaming music, podcasts, and more,
so it blends into your living space well. Easy setup sweetens the deal. Best earbuds and Blu-ray discs gifts Earbuds Apple AirPods Pro 2



Best for solo watching

If the person youre buying for is often watching movies late at night when everyone else has gone to bed, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 will ensure they can enjoy their time without missing out on great sound quality. Dolby Atmos support along with spatial audio all provide an immersive experience while theres fantastic ANC for cancelling out the surrounding world while you
watch. Blu-ray Oppenheimer 4K



The best movie of 2023

Considered to be the best movie of 2023 by many reputable sources,
Oppenheimer tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, responsible for the Manhattan Project which led to the first atomic bomb. A gripping story, it looks fantastic too with spectacular visual effects and HDR10 support to
offer more vivid and lifelike color. Its a long watch but a gripping one, whether youre a history buff or just adore compelling cinema. Blu-ray Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One



Spectacular set pieces

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One showcases just how impressive stunts can be with Tom Cruise throwing himself at buildings and performing some exceptional stunts thatll make you wonder how he was ever allowed to do them himself. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support bring the experience to your home well and its the kind of movie the whole family can enjoy. More Holiday sales in the US Amazon: 70% off Kindle, TVs, tablets & clothing
Apple: AirPods, Apple Watch & iPads from $79 Adidas: 40% off running shoes & clothing Beauty: 51% off makeup, skincare & hair tools Best Buy: $800 off
TVs, laptops & headphones Cheap TVs: big-screen 4K TVs from $269.99
Christmas: 40% off decor, pajamas & trees Dell: Inspiron and XPS laptops from $260 DreamCloud: 40% off all mattresses Family pajamas: Christmas PJs from $12.99 Gaming: console bundles from $289.99 Lenovo: 76% off laptops, desktops & printers Lowe's: up to $800 off major appliances Nectar : mattress deals starting at $359 Nordstrom: 40% off Nike, Levi's & UGGs Patagonia: pullovers starting at $64.99 Samsung: $2,000 of TVs, phones and appliances Shopbop: 25% off sitewide with code Holiday Target: 40% off Christmas decor, TVs & toys Toys: Disney, Barbie & Lego from $14.99 Walmart: cheap TVs, air fryers, PS5 & toys More Christmas sales in the UK Amazon: up to 65% off tech and gifts Adidas: up to 60% off outlet clothing, shoes, apparel AO: up to 40% off vacuums, appliances, and tech Argos: up to 70% off toys, Christmas decor, and tech Boots: half-price gift sets, gift cards, and fragrances B&Q: cheap Christmas trees, lights, decor, wreaths Carphone Warehouse: 120GB data for 12 per month Currys: up to 40% off TVs, air fryers, laptops and more Cotswolds Outdoor: up to 50% off Patagonia, Rab, North Face Debenhams : up to 70% off home, fashion, gift sets Disney: up to 60% off Christmas jumpers, toys, decor Ebuyer: up to 40% off laptops, desktops, and components John Lewis: 300 off TVs, Apple, plus Christmas decor Jessops: up to 1,000 off Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Fujifilm O2: up to 600 off iPhone, Samsung and Google Samsung: up to 600 off TVs, phones and appliances Shark: up to 100 off best-selling vacuums
Very: discounts on tech, appliances, furniture and beauty Vodafone: six
months half-price SIMs from 11.50



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