The Elevated Living Room
Gear that gets the most from movies and music.
1. LG Signature OLED TV W9
About as thick as two Amex cards, this brilliant 65-inch, 4K screen could be mistaken for a framed print. The hookups are hidden in the soundbar, which connects to the TV with a single thin wire. $6,000; lg.com
2. Bowers & Wilkins Formation Duo
Amateur hour is over for wireless speakers. This audiophile-grade system turns streaming services into high-resolution audio—no fancy amplifier or complex setup required. $4,000; bowerswilkins.com
3. Como Audio Turntable
This turntable makes getting into vinyl easier: Play records via wireless speakers, or listen old-school and use the line out. Bearings keep the spinning smooth, and rubber feet isolate vibration. $400; comoaudio.com
4. Bose 700 Noise-canceling Headphones
Get ready to binge: This noisecanceling headset is cozy enough to wear for long stretches with microphones that nullify commotion and control smart tech. $400; bose.com
5. Netgear Nighthawk AX12 Wifi Router
Inside this sleek design are eight antennas that run Wifi 6, which is four times faster than today’s standard— so a family can stream without buffering. $500; netgear.com