Upgrade your TV system for the Super Bowl with these items

Published Jan 30, 2025 5:06 am ET


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Upgrade your TV system for the Super Bowl
Graphic by Abby Kass; photos Amazon

The Super Bowl is less than two weeks away, but it’s not too late to upgrade your TV system to get a complete big-game experience. Amazon offers state-of-the-art 4k TVs, surround sound systems and other accessories that can add punch and clarity to big sporting events, making you feel like you’re in the middle of the action!

We’e picked out these 13 items to bolster your TV setup for Super Bowl Sunday, not to mention all sporting events moving forward. From all-in-one remote controls to the best TV for watching sports, we’ve got what you need for a memorable game-watching experience on Super Bowl Sunday!

1. With Motion Xcelerator technology that reduces lagging, blurry video and object tracking audio that simulates 3D sound, this TV is custom-made for watching sporting events.

>> Buy the SAMSUNG 65-Inch Class Crystal UHD 4K DU7200 Series HDR Smart TV for $397.99 on Amazon

2. For true multidirectional sound that immerses you in the action, this 4.1 speaker system from LG is a great pick as it features a subwoofer with lower-end oomph as well as the ability to translate two-channel audio into a full surround experience.

>> Buy the LG S40TR 4.1 ch. Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer and Rear Surround Speaker for $176.99 on Amazon

3. Instead of balancing TVs with tiny feet on narrow TV stands, mount your TV on this swivel stand, which can hold up to 88 pounds, as well as swivel and tilt to give you the ideal viewing angle.

>> Buy the Perlegear Universal Swivel TV Stand for 32–70 inch TVs for $37.99 on Amazon

4. Sometimes you just need to watch the big game without disturbing others — for those cases, opt for these wireless headphones, which can connect via Bluetooth or optical or AUX outputs.

>> Buy the Avantree Ensemble Wireless TV Headphones for $99.98 on Amazon

5. If you want to save on space but improve the audio from your TV system, go with this compact Bose soundbar, which can accept input from three different sources and also includes a voice enhancement mode.

>> Buy the Bose TV Soundbar for TV with Bluetooth and HDMI-ARC Connectivity for $219 on Amazon

6. This classy TV stand has a modern look with its mix of steel and wood shelving, and it can accommodate extra components, including a game system, a cable box or separate speakers.

>> Buy the VECELO Industrial TV Stand for 75 Inch Television for $86.76 on Amazon

7. With more and more sports programming coming over streaming apps rather than standard cable, it pays to have a WiFi extender like this one from TP-Link, which can strengthen your data connection even if you’re on the other side of the house.

>> Buy the TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender for $23.99 on Amazon

8. If you prefer not to have a large TV clutter up your living room or you’re looking to watch the game outdoors or at a tailgate, go for this 4k projector, which projects crystal-clear images on any blank wall or roll-up screen. It also comes with 3D Dolby Audio capabilities.

>> Buy the VOPLLS 4K Projector with WiFi and Bluetooth for $199.98 on Amazon

9. You’d be surprised by how much a backlight can enhance a TV’s picture quality and overall viewing experience. This Govee backlight consists of lighted beads that adjust colors to complement the images on screen.

>> Buy the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite for $67.99 on Amazon

10. We’ve all been there, spending frantic minutes searching for a lost remote control. Keep them organized and in one place with this simple but effective remote control holder.

>> Buy the SITHON Remote Control Holder with 5 Compartments for $9.99 on Amazon

11. Here’s another surefire space saver that does away with the need of having a TV table or stand: a TV wall mount which can extend your TV away from the wall and swivel it.

>> Buy the Mounting Dream TV Wall Mount for 32-65 Inch TV for $42.09 on Amazon

12. This power strip comes with a 10-foot cord, 8 AC outlets and 4 USB ports for an all-in-one power source for your TV, sound system and mobile devices.

>> Buy the Tower Surge Protector Power Strip for $27.99 on Amazon

13. Replace your missing remote or control all your devices from a single remote with this universal remote control, which can sync up to DVD players, media streaming centers and stereo equipment as well as TVs.

>> Buy the Acoyer Universal-TV-Remote-Control for $8.99 on Amazon

Ho Lin

Ho Lin

Author

Ho Lin is a content writer at McClatchy. He has over two decades of experience in content strategy, creation, and development, ranging from subjects such as anime and manga to military benefits, job search advice and AI evaluation. Ho is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and holds a M.A. in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Ho also writes both fiction and non-fiction; his books include China Girl and Bond Movies: A Retrospective.

Abby Kass

Abby Kass

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Abby Kass is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy covering kids/babies, pets, beauty, and more. With more than seven years experience writing and editing shopping content, Abby has a strong understanding of how important commerce content really is and its important value to readers. She loves browsing online and finding innovative, unique, and just down-right cool products. Before McClatchy, Abby started her career working for Parents Magazine where she fell in love with writing about products. She then spent six years at BuzzFeed falling deeper into the shopping world writing more than 1,500 product roundups and reviews. She sees shopping as a sport and has worked hard at mastering it in order to help make people’s lives easier as they find cool and useful products.