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Ready to recreate the cinema experience at home? Here’s where to start, what you need, and what to consider. Words Scott Hocking HOW TO SET UP AN AWESOME HOME THEATRE

Streaming services now offer more movies in 4K, and physical 4K discs are popular with movie collectors, so there’s no shortage of content to watch in native 4K. TV types Today’s TVs come with acronyms like OLED, QLED, and Mini-LED. So, what’s the difference? In a nutshell, OLED is a premium display tech (and worth every penny), while Mini-LED can be more affordable and deliver near OLED picture quality in terms of true blacks and contrast. QLED TVs display extremely accurate colours, and their high peak brightness makes them a great choice for well-lit rooms.

1. A SMART TV What to consider: Screen size

The first, and perhaps most important, thing to consider is how big do you want to go? Mega size screens of 75-inches and above are now the go-to for many Aussie homes, and bigger sure is better, as long as you’ve got the space – a 98” screen might be luxurious, but would overwhelm a small apartment or room. Get out the tape measure before you shop and then choose a size that will complement rather than dominate a room. Picture resolution 4K Ultra HD is the standard resolution for today’s smart TVs – that’s four times the resolution of Full HD 1080p – and it’s stunning! Add HDR10 and Dolby Vision and you get even greater detail

Refresh rate How well a TV displays fast-moving scenes can make or break an action movie, sports match, or gaming session. So look for a TV that has a refresh rate – the number of times individual frames are refreshed – of 120Hz and above for silky smooth motion.

and clarity, more vivid colours and deeper blacks.

MAY 2025

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