5 essential add-ons
The projector is the keystone of your big-screen experience, but it’s only one part of creating a world-class sports setup
1 Optoma ALR 100 fi xed screen
If you want to use a dedicated projection screen rather than a white wall, Optoma offers the ALR100. This fixedframe, 100-inch screen uses an ambientlight-rejecting silver-grey fabric which improves contrast and colour performance in rooms with high light. The fabric itself attaches to the frame with a multiplicity of tension springs. With a thin 16mm bezel, it looks like a giant TV screen in action. £999, optoma.co.uk
2 Denon He os HomeCi nema HS2 soundb ar
Don’t rely on built-in speakers of your chosen projector get a decent sound system to complement those monster images. This Denon 2.1 system can be partnered with other multiroom Denon speakers (so the final can be simulcast in the kitchen), and features AirPlay and Bluetooth connectivity. With dual woofers and a pair of crisp dome tweeters, it’ll easily drown out any projector hum you may experience. £699, denon.co.uk
3 BT TV set top box
To ensure you have access to all the sports you need, get a premium set top box. The compact BT TV telly box, based on the YouView platform, offers a full fist of catch-up TV services as well as Freeview and subscription channels, mixing an aerial feed with broadband- delivered content. £contract dependant, tv.bt.com
4 Playst ati on 4 Pro
So what do you do when you’ve watched every game? You fill in your spare time playing FIFA 18 on the big screen, of course. Over-sized gaming is an incredibly immersive experience, and all of our projectors are bright enough to dazzle with HD game footage. Once you’ve gone big, you won’t be able to game small. £349, sony.co.uk
5 Amazon Fire TV sti ck
If you’ve got a spare HDMI port and an integrated USB power supply, why not connect a streaming stick? Not only will the latest Amazon Fire TV give you wall-sized playback of free and on- demand services, it also incorporates Alexa voice control.
£39, amazon.co.uk