Hi @mhacman, coming back to this old post for some updates.
I finally finished my setup, but got more than what I planned for. I realized that not all BD has Atmos but standard in 4K UHD format so I ended up buying a 4K UHD player
....and a new TV
. Below is how I built my system.
F - paradigm studio 40v3, powered by a vintage Pioneer SA -8800ii from the front pre-outs and the rest by the Yammy on top
C- Paradigm CC 350
R - TAD TSM 300
Sub - Polk SW 10
Presence Speakers - Leviton (JBL powered) satellite speakers - I highly recommend these speakers,
Mods please delete the link if it is not allowed, I do not have any affiliation but just wanted to share a decently price, good quality, sound acquisition.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0018N57OM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1I have not read the 186 pages manual but I like the Movie Spectacle/ Standard/adventure settingsfor BD movies. As for CD playing the 7.1 setting works for me. I used YPAO in the initial setup and raised the attenuation of the surround rears and presence speakers by around 2db. The system sounds great I am very happy with the Yamaha, not overly shrill, I could use more slam on the lower end but it is more than adequate actually.
If you have some more tips, let me know. I do not want to touch anymore settings as I may end up resetting the amp and therefore will have to start from scratch again
Here is what I am now; I still need to de-clutter wires and everything plus cleaning those stands from drywall dust. Cheers!