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The Most Popular Movie Genres by Decade

May 26, 2023

Did you know our collective tastes in movies have changed over the decades? Like skinny jeans and bell bottoms, movie genres have gone in and out of style. What makes a genre popular?

Travel Inspiration: Exploring the World Through Film and TV

May 17, 2023

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Are you getting ready for your summer travel? Let us give you some inspiration! Can't afford the time or money to go to these great destinations? Let your home entertainment center transport to a far off land!

Do You Need a Second Sub? Do You Want One?

May 4, 2023

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Minutes

The Platin Subwoofer provides rumbling bass that will shake your walls—and while you don't need a second sub—find out if you WANT one.

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Shattering Seven Myths About Speaker Technology

Apr 28, 2023

4.25

Minutes

Considering a new speaker system? Technology has changed. Take a look at common myths about speaker technology and get the facts.

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What Should You Do With Your $2,933?

Apr 13, 2023

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Minutes

If you have a tax refund coming this year, you can spoil yourself AND save money—yes, it's possible! Find out how to cut costs and elevate your home entertainment experience at the same time.

Platin Monaco 5.1.2 Wins Rolling Stone's Best Surround Sound System of 2023

Apr 7, 2023

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Minutes

The Platin Monaco 5.1.2 has taken the audio industry by storm, winning the coveted Rolling Stone Audio Awards 2023 in the "Best Surround Sound System" category for the second time in three years.

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Waves of Innovation in Technology

Mar 31, 2023

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Over one 24-hour period, it seems we've heard about five new app launches, three new T.V. models, and an entirely new product debuting from one of the top tech companies.

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Top Home Theater Design Trends for 2023

Mar 23, 2023

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Minutes

Find out how to create a home theater in your living room without sacrificing space or design style. Get tips for seating, wall color, acoustics, lighting, TVs, entertaining, and more.

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How to Create the Best Movie Night Ever with the Perfect Movie Genre, Drink, and Snack Pairings

Mar 16, 2023

2.5

Minutes

You've got a great TV and you've set up Platin Monaco 5.1.2 with Dolby Atmos-certified WiSA SoundSend. Ready for movie night? Almost. Explore exciting movie, snack, and cocktail combinations, select your perfect pairing, and enjoy.

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Your Favorite Sporting Events Coming to a Couch Near You

Mar 7, 2023

9

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Sports are very high on the list of things that can bring people together from coast to coast. We're seeing a variety of games and sporting events broadcast and streamed in 4K, HDR, and with Dolby Atmos® sound capabilities. And thanks to today’s advancing home entertainment technologies, we can enjoy more games more often.

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Expert Opinions on Monaco 5.1.2 with Dolby Atmos-Certified WiSA SoundSend

Mar 2, 2023

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When it comes to surround sound technology, the advancements and achievements are seemingly endless. Over the last 12 months, Dolby Atmos® has proliferated, moving into homes, TV series, music, sporting events, video games, cellular devices, and more.

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How to Save Money on Your Entertainment Expenses

Feb 23, 2023

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What you used to spend on groceries, restaurants, and tickets has skyrocketed in the past few months. Investing in a high-quality sound system from your home can be the perfect, cost-saving, long-term solution. Find out how.

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Sound Trivia

Feb 16, 2023

2.25

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Do you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of all things sound? Some sound trivia may surprise you, and some may be obvious—but you will learn something!

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What is the Right Dolby Atmos System and Setup for Your Home?

Feb 2, 2023

6

Minutes

Dolby Atmos sound adds a new dimension to the listening experience... literally. Typical well-designed surround sound systems create a broad and deep sound field surrounding the listeners. Now, Dolby Atmos adds a third dimension of height.

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What is Dolby Atmos and Why is it Important?

Jan 12, 2023

5

Minutes

Over the past few years, Dolby Atmos® sound has taken the home entertainment world by storm—movies, TV shows, sporting events, games, and even music are recorded, delivered, and enjoyed in a new way. You’ve probably heard the term, Dolby Atmos, but what is it exactly? Let's dive in.

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Level Up with Dolby Atmos for Gaming

Nov 23, 2022

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As modern audio evolves with how we listen to music and watch movies, the video gaming industry is also advancing with the addition of Dolby Atmos®. Gaming with Atmos creates a whole new world within the game.

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Holiday Shopping Made Easy

Nov 23, 2022

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This year, give yourself a break from the crowds without giving up quality in your gifting. Take your holiday shopping virtual, and up a notch, with the full suite of state-of-the-art speaker systems from Platin Audio.

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Bluetooth vs. Wi-Fi vs. WiSA: Which One is Right for You?

Nov 22, 2022

4

Minutes

So many speaker brands claim to be wireless—but what does that really mean? And which wireless audio technology is best for you? Let's dive into Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and WiSA, and find out.

What is Dolby Atmos Music?

Oct 20, 2022

2:10

Minutes

If you’re a big music fan and value immersive, top-quality sound, you may have heard of Dolby Atmos. Whether you want to listen to your favorite song on repeat or host an album release party at your home, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos Music will take your experience to the next level.

How to Maximize Your At-Home Streaming

Oct 18, 2022

2.5

Minutes

As modern technology advances, so does the way streaming content is produced and distributed for consumers. What once was only imaginable at a movie theater can now be recreated seamlessly in your home.

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How to Make a Sound Investment | Step 4: Reap the Rewards

Aug 30, 2022

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Let's explore the benefits that cinema sound brings to home entertainment. We'll dive into a few recent releases—movies that maximize sound design to deliver truly unique and immersive viewing experiences.

How to Make a Sound Investment | Step 3: Dive Deeper

Aug 23, 2022

2

Minutes

In How to Make a Sound Investment: Step 3, we dive deep into the ways that a subwoofer can dramatically enhance the overall depth and quality of your audio experience, while supporting and texturing the sound provided by the other speakers in the system.

How to Make a Sound Investment | Step 2: Don’t Miss a Word

Aug 16, 2022

1.75

Minutes

In How to Make a Sound Investment: Step 1, we covered why your TV requires an external sound source, how soundtracks use separate audio channels, and where speakers are placed in the room. Now, let’s explore the benefits of multichannel sound—specifically, how it makes dialogue easy to hear and elevates your entertainment experience.

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How to Make a Sound Investment | Step 1: Think Location, Location, Location

Aug 10, 2022

2.5

Minutes

Today's ultra-thin TVs don't have room for cinema-quality speakers. Find out why location matters when adding cinema sound to your viewing experience.

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Platin Monaco is a Luxatic Top 20 Pick

Apr 2, 2022

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Luxatic, the luxury world's shopping authority, has chosen Platin Monaco 5.1 as one of the world's best wireless surround sound systems!

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The Wall Street Journal picks Platin Monaco

Nov 22, 2021

1

Minutes

Holiday season is tech season: the magical time of year when everyone goes out looking for that super-cool gadget gift that will make a wide-eyed kid out of their favorite adult.

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Rolling Stone Loves Platin Milan

Nov 15, 2021

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Platin Milan is seizing the spotlight in home theater surround sound, having been selected as Rolling Stone’s Best Home Theater System as part of their 2021 Essentials Awards.

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Thirteen Spooky Films You Must Watch in Surround Sound

Oct 26, 2021

6

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Platin picks thirteen frightfully-good films to watch in surround sound as Halloween steadily approaches.

The Best Way to Upgrade the Home Entertainment and Television Experience

May 25, 2021

5

Minutes

Moviegoers often rave about films without realizing the degree that sound contributes to the cinematic experience. Without immersive sound, all of the scenes lose their impact.

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Soundbars: The Backstory

Apr 20, 2021

3

Minutes

We’re laying out the pros and cons of soundbars, to help you decide if they’re really the best way to augment your TV audio—no holds barred.

Looking for Speaker Stands? Here's What You Need to Know

Mar 30, 2021

3

Minutes

Planning on going Monaco for your wireless home cinema? We’ll help you find a setup option that “stands” the test of style and substance.

The Science of Sound: Out-of-this-World Audio

Feb 20, 2021

4

Minutes

The next step of mankind’s exploration of space: extra-terrestrial audio. Open your ears to the final frontier, with the help of NASA’s Perseverance rover.

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2021 and First-Release Films at Home

Jan 5, 2021

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We’ve all felt the impact of Covid-19, and the way we see new movies may be different for a while yet. Is your home theater equipped for 2021’s blockbuster season?

Immersive Gaming: Headphones vs. Platin Monaco

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There’s arguably no form of home entertainment in which the user craves immersion more than in video games. When we buy a game, we are seeking an experience, and whether we prioritize outright challenge, engaging storytelling, or incredible renderings and music, it’s all about diving into a new world to explore and enjoy.

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Welcome to the Platin Audio blog.

The Most Popular Movie Genres by Decade

Travel Inspiration: Exploring the World Through Film and TV

Do You Need a Second Sub? Do You Want One?

Shattering Seven Myths About Speaker Technology

What Should You Do With Your $2,933?

Platin Monaco 5.1.2 Wins Rolling Stone's Best Surround Sound System of 2023

Waves of Innovation in Technology

Top Home Theater Design Trends for 2023

How to Create the Best Movie Night Ever with the Perfect Movie Genre, Drink, and Snack Pairings

Your Favorite Sporting Events Coming to a Couch Near You

Expert Opinions on Monaco 5.1.2 with Dolby Atmos-Certified WiSA SoundSend

How to Save Money on Your Entertainment Expenses

Sound Trivia

What is the Right Dolby Atmos System and Setup for Your Home?

What is Dolby Atmos and Why is it Important?

Level Up with Dolby Atmos for Gaming

Holiday Shopping Made Easy

Bluetooth vs. Wi-Fi vs. WiSA: Which One is Right for You?

What is Dolby Atmos Music?

How to Maximize Your At-Home Streaming

How to Make a Sound Investment | Step 4: Reap the Rewards

How to Make a Sound Investment | Step 3: Dive Deeper

How to Make a Sound Investment | Step 2: Don’t Miss a Word

How to Make a Sound Investment | Step 1: Think Location, Location, Location

Platin Monaco is a Luxatic Top 20 Pick

The Wall Street Journal picks Platin Monaco

Rolling Stone Loves Platin Milan

Thirteen Spooky Films You Must Watch in Surround Sound

The Best Way to Upgrade the Home Entertainment and Television Experience

Soundbars: The Backstory

Looking for Speaker Stands? Here's What You Need to Know

The Science of Sound: Out-of-this-World Audio

2021 and First-Release Films at Home

Immersive Gaming: Headphones vs. Platin Monaco

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