About Our Team

Our Story

85inchTV.com.au was born from a simple frustration that many Australian consumers share: the overwhelming experience of shopping for a large screen television. When our founder, a lifelong home cinema enthusiast with over fifteen years of experience in the audiovisual industry, decided to upgrade to an 85 inch display in 2024, he discovered that finding unbiased, Australia-specific information was nearly impossible.

Most online resources were American-centric, featuring products unavailable in Australia, pricing in USD, and recommendations that didn't account for our unique viewing conditions—from the harsh afternoon sun streaming through suburban windows to the specific streaming platforms we use like Stan and Binge. The reviews that did exist often felt more like paid advertisements than genuine guidance.

That experience sparked an idea: create the resource that Australian TV buyers actually needed. We assembled a team of genuine display technology enthusiasts, each bringing their own expertise to the table. Our collective experience spans retail sales floors where we helped thousands of customers make decisions, professional home cinema installation in homes across Sydney and Melbourne, technical journalism covering consumer electronics, and personal obsessions with everything from 4K HDR colour accuracy to HDMI 2.1 gaming specifications.

Our Testing Philosophy

We believe that real-world performance matters more than laboratory specifications. While we certainly understand nit counts, contrast ratios, and Delta E colour accuracy measurements, we know that these numbers only tell part of the story. That's why our evaluation process focuses on how TVs perform in actual Australian living rooms.

We test displays in multiple lighting conditions, from completely darkened home cinema environments to bright, sun-drenched living spaces with windows facing north—because that's how Australians actually watch television. We evaluate smart TV platforms using Australian streaming services, checking compatibility with Stan, Binge, Kayo, Foxtel Now, and of course Netflix and Disney+. We assess gaming performance with Australian-available consoles and the specific games our readers play.

Our Commitment to Independence

Transparency is fundamental to everything we do. Yes, we earn a commission when you purchase through our Amazon links—this is how we fund our research and keep the site running without paywalls or intrusive advertising. However, these commissions never influence our recommendations. We recommend the same TVs we would suggest to our own family members, regardless of commission rates.

We don't accept payment for reviews, we don't let manufacturers preview or edit our content, and we don't favour brands based on advertising relationships because we don't have any. Our revenue comes solely from affiliate commissions, which means our success is directly tied to your satisfaction with our recommendations.

Looking Forward

The display technology landscape is evolving rapidly. From the introduction of QD-OLED panels to the continued refinement of Mini LED backlighting, from 8K resolution debates to the gaming revolution brought by HDMI 2.1, there's always something new to explore and explain. We're committed to staying at the forefront of these developments, continually updating our guides and recommendations as the market evolves.

Whether you're a first-time buyer overwhelmed by the options, a gaming enthusiast seeking the lowest input lag, or a cinema purist demanding reference-level picture quality, we're here to help. Thank you for trusting us with your research, and we hope our guidance leads you to the perfect 85 inch TV for your home.