Forget the tie. This Father’s Day, give the dad in your life something he’ll use every single day: a serious upgrade to his home entertainment setup. From big-screen projectors that turn the living room into a private cinema to speakers that make every playlist sound like a live show, here’s our curated lineup of the best gear on the market right now.
For the Dad Who Wants His Own Home Theater
If Dad’s been talking about “finally setting up a movie room,” these projectors deliver true cinema quality without the cinema price tag.
Epson LifeStudio Flex Plus 4K PRO-UHD — $999.99 A genuinely all-in-one streaming projector. It pairs Epson’s 3-Chip 3LCD Triple Core engine with 1000 lumens of color and white brightness, built-in Google TV, and sound tuned by Bose — so Dad gets crisp 4K picture and concert-quality audio without hooking up a separate sound system.
Epson Home Cinema 2350 4K PRO-UHD — $1,399.99 Built for the dad who games as much as he streams. It brings 2,800 lumens of brightness, HDR10 and HLG support, low-latency gaming mode, Android TV, Bluetooth, and a 10W speaker — a true do-it-all setup for movie nights and weekend gaming sessions alike.
LG CineBeam Q HU710PB 4K Smart Portable Projector — $999.99 The pick for the dad who likes to move things around — backyard movie nights, camping trips, or just a different room each week. It features LG’s RGB laser engine, automatic screen adjustment and autofocus, up to 154% DCI-P3 color coverage, and a striking 450,000:1 contrast ratio in a genuinely portable form factor.
For the Audiophile Dad
These are the speaker setups for the dad who notices when the bass is a little off, or who’s been eyeing a serious sound upgrade for years.
Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad — $2,698.00 A 16-speaker home theater system built around four wireless speaker units, Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, and full Dolby Atmos/DTS:X support. Add in automatic room calibration, and Dad gets immersive, theater-grade sound without running wires through the walls.
KEF LS50 Wireless II (Pair) — $2,999.99 For the dad who wants reference-quality sound in a sleek, no-receiver-needed package. These wireless bookshelf speakers are a favorite among serious listeners for their detail and soundstage — striking in carbon black.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Balance — $3,650.00 A statement piece as much as a speaker. The Beosound Balance brings B&O’s signature natural oak finish together with rich, room-filling wireless multiroom sound — the kind of gift that looks as good as it sounds in a living room.
For the Dad Who Wants Sound in Every Room
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A9 (5th Gen) — Black Anthracite or Natural Aluminum — $4,550.00 B&O’s iconic, circular A9 is back in its 5th generation with active room compensation, so it automatically adjusts to sound its best wherever it’s placed. It’s a multiroom WiFi and Bluetooth speaker that doubles as a design centerpiece.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level — $2,250.00 A portable Wi-Fi multiroom speaker in a refined gold tone/light oak finish — ideal for the dad who wants premium sound that can move from the kitchen to the patio without missing a beat.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 — $1,850.00 The grab-and-go option for outdoor entertaining. Wi-Fi connectivity, a built-in carry strap, and a warm dark oak finish make this the speaker for the dad who hosts backyard gatherings all summer.
For the Vinyl and Retro-Sound Dad
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bookshelf Speakers (Bamboo) — $569.00 Built for the dad with a turntable he loves. These Bluetooth-powered bookshelf speakers are designed specifically with vinyl and home theater setups in mind, wrapped in a warm bamboo finish that looks great on any shelf.
Teenage Engineering OB-4 — $579.00–$629.00 (Black, Red, White) Part speaker, part design object. The OB-4 packs an FM radio and a massive 72-hour rechargeable battery into a portable Bluetooth speaker that’s instantly recognizable — perfect for the dad who appreciates clever industrial design as much as good sound.
Quick-Reference Price Guide
| Product | Brand | Price |
|---|---|---|
| LifeStudio Flex Plus 4K PRO-UHD | Epson | $999.99 |
| LG CineBeam Q HU710PB | LG | $999.99 |
| Home Cinema 2350 4K PRO-UHD | Epson | $1,399.99 |
| Audioengine A5+ (Bamboo) | Audioengine | $569.00 |
| Teenage Engineering OB-4 (Black) | Teenage Engineering | $579.00 |
| Teenage Engineering OB-4 (Red/White) | Teenage Engineering | $629.00 |
| Beosound A5 | Bang & Olufsen | $1,850.00 |
| Beosound Level | Bang & Olufsen | $2,250.00 |
| BRAVIA Theater Quad | Sony | $2,698.00 |
| LS50 Wireless II (Pair) | KEF | $2,999.99 |
| Beosound Balance | Bang & Olufsen | $3,650.00 |
| Beosound A9 (5th Gen) | Bang & Olufsen | $4,550.00 |
Whatever the budget, the goal is the same: give Dad an excuse to put the phone down, dim the lights, and enjoy something on his own terms. Happy Father’s Day.
