Watching a summer of sport
Philips AmbiLux 4K 1 Razor Slim
The latest in the AmbiLux line is truly a football lover’s TV – 65 inches, 4K HDR and, rather novelly, the ability to project your nation’s flag behind the TV as you watch the big game. Just fire up the Ambilight app and choose your flag. You can also ‘hand out’ red and yellow cards, and create a light show when (if) your team scores. £3,999, harrods.com
2 Yamaha CX-A5000
What’s the point of hearing the screech of F1 tyres, or the knock of willow on leather, if you haven’t got a decent sound system? At the heart of it should be a mutherfunking AV receiver – one that’s not only gonna drive your speakers to their full potential, but also control all of your AV equipment with ease. Eight HDMI ports, 4K Ultra HD pass-through and upscaling, and support for Hi- Res Audio are just a taster of the features here. £2,499, uk.yamaha.com
3 Logitech Harmony Elite
With that top entertainment system broadcasting the best in live sport to your living room, you’ll need a decent universal remote. There’s no better choice than the Harmony Elite, a sleek device that’ll let you not only control all of your AV equipment, but also most of your smart home kit, including Hue lights and Nest thermostat. £280, logitech.com
4 BenQ TH670
Both BBC and ITV will be broadcasting Euro 2016 in 1080p, so arm yourself with this BenQ projector. Its special ‘ Football Mode’ features precision colour tuning with digital enhancement for ultra- realistic skin tones and lush green grass – so expect to see Wayne Rooney’s lovely mug in exquisite detail. Oh, and it’ll project your 1080p picture to more than 100 inches. £473, benq.com
5 Monitor Audio ASB-2
If your room just isn’t right for a homecinema set- up but you still want the best sound for the big sporting occasion, this Monitor Audio soundbar may be just the ticket. Use it as a conventional soundbar below your TV; and when the big match is finished, stream all of your uncompressed music to it for the ultimate after- party. £500, monitoraudio.co.uk
6 Hisense 75M7900
See the bigger picture at this year’s Euros with the Hisense 75M7900 TV. Promising premium performance on a large scale, it delivers crisp, brilliant images for a sublime viewing experience. The 4K HDR behemoth promises exquisite contrast and fine picture detail on a large immersive screen, bringing games to life in your front room – on a scale that’ll make you think you’re on the pitch. £2,500, hisense.co.uk