Whether you call him “Pops,” “Papa,” “Old Man,” or just good ol’ “Dad,” the Best Guy AroundTM is deserving of something wonderful for his special day. After all, he is the man who cheered the loudest at your sporting events, the inspiration behind your first word (or second—we won’t tell), and the person that lifted you up when you were down, again and again.
We rustled up an appliances and electronics gift guide to help you show Dad how you feel. Unlike his clumsy attempts at pun-laced comedy, these product recommendations are no joke. Check them out!
1. Built-in Coffee or Espresso Machine
A pancake breakfast in bed is great and all, but how about waking up Dad with the wafting scent of fresh espresso? We think it’s time to retire your countertop coffee carafe or stovetop espresso maker. A built-in coffee machine will not only help him start the day off right—but it will also give his kitchen a sleek, modern appearance that even the most old-fashioned gruff can appreciate.
Our selection of luxury coffee machines from Thermador and Wolf has something for everyone. From customization settings that can store up to eight personalized beverages (including single-shot espressos, teas, and cappuccinos) to no-plumbing installation, these suppliers of caffeine offer impressive features that will make Dad scratch his head and wonder why he didn’t spring for one himself.
2. 4K Ultra HD TV
Regardless of whether your dad is the type to have a fully decked-out home theater setup or a frugal dude that seldomly treats himself, we think a brand-new big-screen TV is a gift he’ll have a hard time returning. As is the case with kind gestures, they say a picture is worth a thousand words—and in this instance, a few thousand pixels.
Stocked with a super-fast processor that unlocks hidden detail at four times the quality of full HD, a 4K smart TV displays stunning picture quality in vivid colors. This is all to say, in 2020, there is little excuse for not gracing your living room with a wall-mountable 4K TV.
Samsung 4K sets are compatible with Google Assistant to provide the ultimate handsfree TV-watching experience, allowing Dad to adjust the volume and replay game-winning buzzer beaters with just the sound of his voice.
When it comes to screen size, we are inclined to think that bigger is better; however, we recommend sizing your TV against your dad’s viewing habits. Based on the average distance between the viewer and the TV being about nine feet, industry experts assess that a 65- to 70-inch television is ideal.
But if your dad is raring for the ultimate cinematic experience for sports games and movies, calculations suggest that an 85- to 90-inch screen is optimal (as well as a viewer-to-TV distance of around 11 feet).
3. Portable Speaker
We think this electronics gift idea is perfect for the dad on the move. Aptly named, the Sonos Move smart speaker is a durable, battery-powered audio device you can transport from indoors to outdoors—and vice versa.
Whether he’s grilling up a storm outside or organizing the garage, Dad will enjoy Sonos’ brilliant sound, surprisingly deep bass, and automatic tuning that flawlessly balances the audio for where he is and what he’s listening to. And he’ll delight in the fact that this piece of tech can truly take a beating. Touted as a weatherproof and drop-resistant product, the Sonos Move smart speaker stands up to humidity and rain and is protected by a hardwearing, shock-resistant casing.
Did we mention this speaker comes with a built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa? Dad will be tickled to learn that he can use voice control to play his tunes, check the news, and look up information—completely handsfree.
If your Dad has a proclivity for singing in the shower or sharing his musical influences from his youth, we suggest gifting him the Sonos indoor-outdoor set so that he doesn’t have to carry his jukebox around everywhere.
4. 5.1 Surround Speakers Set
Actually, we can do you one better. Sonos strikes again. This time, we bring your attention to the brand’s 5.1 surround set, which comes with a smart soundbar, subwoofer, and two rear speakers for TV, music, and more. Specially tuned by Academy-Award-winning sound engineers, the Sonos Beam soundbar fills the room with the most lifelike audio possible so that you can immerse Dad in the middle of the action with multidimensional surround sound.
Whether he’s fighting off the White Walkers from Game of Thrones or simulating an up-close-and-personal experience of the Super Bowl, he’ll be reaping the rewards of customizable sound with adjustable bass and treble controls.
5. Beverage Center
Whether or not it is in his nature, Dad should kick back and relax on Father’s Day. Tell him to sit comfortably on his recliner, and then crack open a cold one for him—perfectly chilled, thanks to his new beverage center.
Even though he might profess to being a “no-frills kind of guy,” we guarantee Dad will get good mileage off this luxe appliance this summer. There are undercounter, built-in, and free-standing options to choose from as well as adjustable temperature controls and organization configurations.
Hone into your dad’s hobbies to determine where this refrigerator will go; for the grill master, his domain is his outdoor kitchen; for the man-cave dweller, we think he’d appreciate a cold drink within arm’s reach; and for the car enthusiast-slash-handyman, why not situate the beverage center in his garage?
6. Free-standing Grill
Summer is here! You know what that means—Dad can finally whip out his arsenal of outdoor cooking equipment and raise his trusty grill from the dead. This Father’s Day, why not treat your favorite grill master with a new appliance in shiny stainless steel?
A Coyote grill strikes the perfect balance between practicality and extravagance, which makes this gift a sure winner among most fathers and father figures alike. Stocked with two high-performance burners, natural gas or propane fuel options, and interior grill lighting, the compact Living C-Series Coyote grill exemplifies true versatility, allowing for nighttime BBQing and unparalleled portability.
But wait! There’s more. The S-series Coyote grill model is a one-upper, offering more square inches of cooking area as well as illuminated knobs, ceramic flavorizers, and a rotisserie kit and smoker box.
We hope our appliances and electronics gift guide inspires you to check out our catalog! For more Father’s Day gift ideas, contact our experts at Spencer’s TV & Appliance over chat or via any of our customer care lines.