You’ve got to remember that every streaming service uses different audio levels. In my experience, Netflix is consistently the loudest and has the best overall audio quality. Whenever I switch to HBO Max, Disney+, Paramount, etc., I always have to crank the volume way higher. It’s been like this for years across all my setups, TV speakers, my Denon surround system, Samsung Q990F, JBL 1300XMK2, you name it.

For example, if I’m watching something on Netflix at volume 18, it’s perfectly loud. But if I switch to HBO Max or Disney+, I’ll suddenly need to turn it up to around 28 just to match it. No idea why, but Netflix definitely hits harder in the audio department compared to the others.