If you live in New England and if you've ever turned on a TV you've always been inundated with Boston sports. It's on every channel whether it's the Black & Gold, the Pats, the
Sox or the Celts, you're either watching the game or watching the highlights. And whether you're a fan or not, something about it is infectious. Now you may be the type that says "not for me" and you stick by it. For some reason to you Boston sports, or ANY sports, for that matter are just too boring. But I'll tell ya...when you're THERE, it's a whole '
nother ball game...literally.
I had an opportunity to go to the TD Bank Garden last night for the first time and watch the Celtics play the Clippers. Now I consider myself a "Boston Fan"...to a degree. I love the
Sox and the Pats and I thoroughly enjoy watching a Bruins game from time to time on my high def TV but I never got into the Celtics. It doesn't make me a BAD Boston Fan, it just means that to me, basketball isn't a sport I watch. Since the huge lockout back in 1998-99, I lost sight in why I loved the game. I still have my basketball card collection and I still have my memories of following the teams and players, but once that season hit I saw the ugly side of basketball and that was all about the money. Players and teams feuding about money that held the season back to 50 games instead of 82 games. Something about that kept me from following it all these years. Now I'm not going to say I'm going to go and jump on any bandwagon, but the game was fun last night.
I've been to
Fenway Park only 4 times in my life. 3 times to see the
Sox play, and 1 time to see Dave Matthews Band. I've been to 2 Patriots games at Gillette
Stadium, but never have I been to the TD Garden until last night. The best part of going to
Fenway and going to Gillette is hearing those Boston fans and hearing them cheer at the top of their lungs (no matter how cold outside it is). The sound sends trembles through your stomach like you're on a
free fall on a roller coaster. You can't help but get on your feet and cheer along...even if it's "not for you". Same rang true for the Celtics last night. Except for them, it's an indoor
coliseum. When the game started going in our favor, those fans went nuts and my ears were borderline deaf from the sound that was coming from them. This brought me back to why I love sports. Boston fans are the best in the world and it's evident when you watch the
Sox play the Blue Jays for example, and there are more red jerseys in the seats than blue jerseys. That's dedication. So will I follow the Celtics now? Maybe. I love being a "Boston Fan" and plan on being one for the rest of my days.
Broadcast companies are doing a better job with sound and making it feel like you're there, at the stadium, cheering on the home team. Some of us wish we can have that in our own
living room but don't want to spend a lot of money. Believe it or not, you CAN have that without breaking the bank. Come to Percy's and have one of our electronics specialists remind you what it really sounds like to be in the park...minus the hot dogs, sausage, pizza....mmmmm...sorry.
We have packages from in the box simple solutions including Sony,
Samsung & LG to full blown home theater rooms. If you want in-wall speakers, home theater seating, and the power of the game in your living room, you owe it to your self, to the other fans of Boston, to at least come and experience it. You'll be surprised how inexpensive a system can be that makes a HUGE difference. We also have interest free financing available for all electronics over $499. Check out our audio section
here for more information.
Take Care,
-Brian
