I"m using a Theta Dreadnaught II for amplification. It's a combination 2-channel/HT system and I have a separate DAC and preamp for the 2-channel (with a HT bypass, all feeding into the Dreadnaught), with a Rel Storm-III sub. I did set up with Audissey. I'll check the settings on the fios box for sure, thanks for that suggestion. I'm pretty sure at least with the PS4 it's set up properly for the best signal to the Marantz. I'm just surprised that a digital output through HDMI (all brand new cables, with 2.2, high speed and everything) from the PS4 isn't better than what I'm hearing.
how to set up good home theater sound (and picture)
I am very new to the latest home theater formats. I have a new 4k TV but I don't yet have any devices that will stream 4K. My fios box does TV and I do netflix, amazon, and disney through our PS4. I just got a Marantz AV 7702 processor. I used to run Theta digital equipment for DVDs but no one buys disc players anymore, right (even 4k disc players)? Oppo seems to have gone out of business. Is the new PS5 an audiophile quality player? Will a new FIOS box satisfy? I'm wondering why I even have a good processor but I definitely miss good quality sound for movies. It's only OK running the current equipment into the Marantz and nowhere near what I remember from a Theta DVD player and my old Sunfire processor. It should be much better with the new sound formats. One option for video would be to run the apps directly from the TV, which would optimize video, but then I'm running an HDMI cable from the TV to the Marantz, and I assume that would be poor sound quality? How do you get audiophile quality movie sound these days? Thanks all.