Cutting the Cord: The Ultimate Streaming Guide for Your Home Theater

Now that your home theater is optimized, it’s time to unlock its full potential by moving beyond cable and diving into streaming. Whether you're a movie buff, sports fan, or music lover, this guide will help you build a customized entertainment lineup that fits your lifestyle — in 4K, Dolby Atmos, and beyond.

Film & TV: Best Streaming Platforms

Netflix Premium — $22.99/month
✔️ 4K Ultra HD & Spatial Audio
✔️ Massive library of original series, movies, and documentaries
✔️ 5.1 Surround Sound compatible — ideal for Bang & Olufsen systems

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Hulu (No Ads) — $17.99/month
✔️ Great for binging TV shows and select live channels
✔️ Streaming quality adjusts with your network — make sure your Araknis network is up to speed!

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HBO Max Ultimate Ad-Free — $19.99/month
✔️ 4K Ultra HD & Dolby Atmos
✔️ Perfect for prestige drama and blockbuster movies

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Amazon Prime Video — Included with $15/month Prime Membership
✔️ 4K Ultra HD & Dolby Atmos support
✔️ Wide range of included and rentable content — quality may vary by title

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Paramount+ with SHOWTIME — $11.99/month
✔️ 4K Ultra HD & Dolby Atmos
✔️ Features blockbusters, classic TV, sports, and kids programming

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Disney+ Premium — $13.99/month
✔️ 4K Ultra HD & Dolby Atmos
✔️ Home for Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, and Disney classics

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YouTube TV — $72.99/month (New subscribers: $49.99/month for first 2 months)
✔️ 4K live TV with AI-optimized streaming
✔️ Over 100 channels — a fraction of the cost of traditional cable

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Music Streaming: Best Choices for Audiophiles

Amazon Music Unlimited — $11.99/month
✔️ Hi-Fi streaming upgrade required (Prime Music is not lossless)

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Apple Music — $10.99/month
✔️ Lossless Audio & Dolby Atmos included
✔️ AirPlay allows lossless streaming to Bang & Olufsen systems (better than Bluetooth)

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Spotify — $10.99/month
✔️Convenient, but no high-fidelity or Atmos options yet
✔️ All audio is lossy (compressed) — not ideal for luxury audio systems

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Tips for Cord-Cutting Success:

✅ Upgrade Your Network:
A reliable, high-speed Araknis network ensures smooth 4K and Atmos streaming across every room.

✅ Universal Control:
Simplify everything with a professionally programmed universal remote or touch panel — launch any app, adjust sound, and control lighting seamlessly.

✅ Local Channels:
Want news and sports without cable? Add an over-the-air antenna for free HD local broadcasts.

✅ Ongoing System Support:
With our WattAssure™ remote service, we monitor and troubleshoot your streaming setup 24/7 — no surprises, no downtime.

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Ready to Cut the Cord and Stream Like a Pro?
Let us design your cable-free entertainment system — custom-tailored for your space, style, and streaming habits.

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Contact us for a free cord-cutting consultation.

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