TVs and Home Theatre for Australian Homes
Whether you are setting up a dedicated home theatre room, upgrading the living room TV, or adding a soundbar to improve audio, Everyday Home Living has a wide selection of home entertainment products to suit every setup and budget. We stock leading brands with fast delivery across Australia.
Televisions
Our TV range covers LED, QLED, and ULED panels across a wide range of screen sizes. Choosing the right TV comes down to screen size, resolution, panel technology, and the features that matter to your viewing habits.
LED TVs
LED TVs are the most common and affordable panel type. They use an LED-backlit LCD panel to produce the image and offer excellent brightness, making them well suited to Australian living rooms with plenty of natural light. Modern LED TVs support 4K resolution and HDR, delivering sharp, detailed images at an accessible price point.
QLED TVs
QLED TVs use quantum dot technology to produce a wider colour gamut and significantly higher peak brightness than standard LED panels. They are the better choice for bright rooms and for watching HDR content, where the expanded colour and brightness range makes a visible difference. QLED panels are also durable and well suited to the bright, sunny conditions common in Australian homes.
ULED TVs
ULED is Hisense's proprietary panel technology, combining quantum dot colour with advanced local dimming to deliver improved contrast and colour accuracy. Hisense ULED TVs offer strong picture performance at a competitive price point and are a popular choice for Australian households looking for a premium picture without a premium price tag.
Laser Projectors
Laser projectors deliver a cinema-scale image from a compact unit, typically producing screens of 100 inches and above. Ultra-short-throw laser projectors can sit just centimetres from the wall, making them practical for most living rooms. They are the best option for creating a true home cinema experience without a fixed screen size, and picture quality in darkened rooms is exceptional.
Soundbars
A soundbar makes an immediate and noticeable difference to TV audio. Flat-panel TVs have thin profiles that leave little room for quality speakers, so even a mid-range soundbar is a significant upgrade over built-in TV sound. Our soundbar range covers stereo models for smaller rooms, 2.1 models with a separate subwoofer for fuller bass, and Dolby Atmos models that create a three-dimensional audio experience for home theatre setups. Connecting a soundbar is straightforward via HDMI ARC or optical cable.
Home Theatre and Speakers
For a full surround sound setup, our home theatre and speakers range includes multi-channel receiver and speaker packages designed to bring cinema-quality audio to your home. A 5.1 setup (five speakers and one subwoofer) is the most common configuration for Australian living rooms and delivers genuine directional audio for movies and gaming.
Headphones
Our headphones range includes over-ear, on-ear, and in-ear models with both wired and wireless options. Noise-cancelling headphones are particularly useful in open-plan Australian homes where ambient noise can be an issue. Wireless models with Bluetooth connectivity offer the convenience of moving around the home without being tethered to a device.
Blu-ray, DVD and PVR
Despite the rise of streaming, a Blu-ray player still delivers the highest quality video and audio available for home viewing, with no compression artefacts or buffering. Our Blu-ray and DVD range includes standalone players and combination units. PVR (Personal Video Recorder) models allow you to record live free-to-air TV in Australia, which is still a practical feature for households without a full streaming subscription.
AV Accessories
Our AV accessories range includes HDMI cables, wall mounts, TV stands, and other essentials to complete your home entertainment setup. A quality HDMI cable is important for passing 4K HDR signals without signal degradation, particularly over longer cable runs.
How to Choose a TV for an Australian Home
Screen Size and Viewing Distance
A general guide for 4K TVs is to sit at a distance of roughly 1 to 1.5 times the screen size (measured diagonally in inches converted to centimetres). For a typical Australian living room with a 3 to 4 metre viewing distance, a 65 to 75 inch TV is a comfortable fit. Larger open-plan rooms suit 85 inch and above. Do not undersize the TV for the room as this is the most common mistake when upgrading.
Room Lighting
Australian homes tend to have a lot of natural light. QLED and ULED panels handle bright rooms significantly better than OLED panels, as their higher peak brightness overcomes glare and washed-out colours in sunlit conditions. If your living room gets direct sunlight during viewing hours, a high-brightness QLED or ULED panel is worth the investment.
Smart TV Features
Most TVs in Australia now include smart features with built-in access to streaming services including Netflix, Stan, Disney+, and free-to-air catch-up services like ABC iview, 9Now, and 7Plus. Look for a model with a responsive operating system and regular software updates to ensure app compatibility over the life of the TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size TV should I buy for my living room?
For a 4K TV, the recommended viewing distance is roughly 1 to 1.5 times the screen diagonal. At a typical Australian living room distance of 3 to 4 metres, a 65 to 75 inch TV is the sweet spot. For dedicated home theatre or large open-plan rooms, 85 inches and above delivers a more immersive experience. It is generally better to go slightly larger than you think you need as most people find they wish they had gone bigger when watching content from a regular sitting distance.
What is the difference between QLED and ULED?
QLED is a term used primarily by Samsung and Hisense to describe TVs that use quantum dot technology to improve colour range and peak brightness over standard LED panels. ULED is Hisense's proprietary label for their higher-tier TVs, which combine quantum dot colour with advanced local dimming zones for better contrast. In practice, both technologies deliver strong picture performance. Hisense ULED models offer competitive performance at a price point that suits many Australian households.
Is a soundbar worth buying with a new TV?
Yes, almost always. Modern flat-panel TVs have very thin chassis that leave little room for quality speakers, and built-in TV audio is typically thin and lacking in bass. Even a mid-range soundbar delivers a noticeably better listening experience for movies, sport, and music. If you watch a lot of movies or have a larger living room, a soundbar with a dedicated subwoofer or a full home theatre setup will make a significant difference to your enjoyment of the screen.
Do Australian TVs support free-to-air channels?
Yes. All TVs sold in Australia include a built-in tuner that receives free-to-air digital channels via a standard TV antenna. Most smart TVs also include apps for catch-up services including ABC iview, 9Now, 7Plus, 10 Play, and SBS On Demand, so you can watch free-to-air content on demand without a subscription. Make sure your home has a working antenna connection for live free-to-air viewing.
What is the best TV panel type for a bright Australian living room?
QLED and ULED panels are the best choice for bright Australian living rooms. Their high peak brightness (often 1,000 nits and above) means they can overcome ambient light and glare from windows far more effectively than standard LED or OLED panels. OLED TVs produce excellent contrast in dark rooms but can look washed out in direct sunlight. If your living room gets significant natural light during typical viewing hours, a QLED or ULED panel is the practical choice.
Do TVs and home theatre products come with an Australian warranty?
Yes. All TVs and home theatre products at Everyday Home Living include the manufacturer's Australian warranty, typically 12 months to 3 years depending on the brand and product category. You are also protected under the Australian Consumer Law, which provides statutory guarantees on fitness for purpose and acceptable quality on top of any manufacturer warranty. Contact our team if you need assistance with a warranty claim or product support.
