|   Does the THD level really matter?? | Barn4th
Jan 11, 2002 1:33 AM | | I'm pretty much a novice when it comes to A/V receivers. I've been shopping around and have narrowed it down to a couple. What I wanted to know is, how much does the THD % affect sound quality? I read things about "high current" or "clean power" being important than the watts. I thought that the THD number would let me know how "clean" the power is. Mybe I'm totally off. I'm looking at a JVC that has THD of .02%, a Onkyo of .08% and a Kenwood of 0.70%. It ranges. I've read reviews on the Kenwood and people say that the sound is really clear, but Onkyo is a "high end" receiver and their number is on the low side. Sorry for being so long winded. If anyone can give me a word of advice and knowledge, I'd really appreciate it. |
| Less than the numbers would have you believe. | Markw*
Jan 11, 2002 5:23 AM | | Vitrualy all these numbers you supply are inaudiable. Anything below 1% generally cannot be detected under normal conditions. You should see some of the distortion figures on speakers!
The Kenwood has the highest number of the bunch but some still say it's a clean unit.
Second lesson... watts ain't watts. Some 60 wpc receivers have more power and better sound than some 100 wpc receivers. Listen to a 60 watt NAD and a 100 Kenwwod. Ya pays for what ya get. |
| Less than the numbers would have you believe...or not | Haoleb
Jan 11, 2002 8:53 AM | | I used to have a Teac reciever rated at 0.09% THD, and after i got my NAD C-370 which is rated at 0.03% THD when i put my ear next to the tweeter on the teac i hear hissing, with the nad its dead silent,of course thats comparing a $150 dollar reciever to a $600 dollar integrated amp, but i still like to have low THD. maybe you should look at Yamaha also. And what mark says about watts is right. NAD is known for their power ( trust me i can vouch for that ) and i am willing to bet the NAD would crush that 100 wpc kenwood anyday. |
| re: Does the THD level really matter?? | Old_lane
Jan 11, 2002 9:54 AM | | Also look at how they compare. I agree that under 1% is probably not noticeble, but companies still rate this differently. Some rate with 2 channels (probably the JVC unless it's one of their high end ones) some with 5 channels driven (probably the onkyo). Audition then audition then audition then make up your mind. Don't look at watts cause again companies rate these differently (some dynamic some nominal some with all channels some with only 3 channels) it gets to be a real mess not having standards so let your ears be your guide. |
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