AV Receiver Buying Guide

Posted on Friday, May 02 2008 @ 8:28 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Don't obsess over small differences in power output. It takes a doubling of power to make any significant difference in playback volume. Thus, if you had a receiver with 50 watts per channel, you'd need to go to a model with 100 watts per channel to get a 3-dB increase in loudness, a difference that is just "slightly louder." Differences of 10, 20, or 30 watts per channel are just not significant in receivers rated in the 100 watt-per-channel range.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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