|   Sony A/V Receiver power rating question | odingd101
Apr 29, 2003 5:56 AM | | I was checking Sony's site on a few of their A/V units, and in checking out STR-DE895/S there's something off. In the desc. you get "this receiver boasts a 6 Channel Power Rating: 110 Watts Per Channel X 6 (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%)." but in the list of features:
Stereo Power Rating: 100 Watts Per Channel X 2 (8 ohms 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD .09%)
6 Channel Power Rating: 110 Watts Per Channel X 6 (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100 Watts Per Channel X 6 (8 ohms 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%)
Silver Finish A/V Receiver (Also Availible in Black)
6 Channel Power Rating: - 110 Watts Per Channel X 6 (8 ohms 1 kHz, THD 0.7%) 100 Watts Per Channel X 6 (8 ohms 20Hz-20kHz, THD 0.09%)
Stereo Power Rating: - 100 Watts Per Channel X 2 (8 ohms 20 Hz-20 kHz, THD .09%)
Not sure why its listed double like that, but I'm curious to know, what is the big difference in the 2 listings for the 6 channel power rating? 110x6 at 1kHz then 100x6 at 20hz-20kHz??
I'm trying to find a decent A/V unit that will work with my Energy Take 5.2 setup, rated for 100watts on all speakers and the S8.2 sub. The Sony looked simple to setup, I really like the Denon 2802 but it seems a bit confusing for someone new to this whole A/V thing.
Any thoughts, or recommendations for an A/V Unit for HT use (not much for just stereo use) going in a med. sized room? |
| re: Sony A/V Receiver power rating question | Bryan
Apr 29, 2003 7:02 AM | | One is at a specific frequency and the other covers the entire audible audio spectrum. Additionally, it is only rated for one channel so it will, in all likelihood, be far less in actuality. Given the choice between the Sony or the Denon I would go with the Denon. Marantz, Outlaw, Yamaha, and Onkyo are other solid choices. Your sub is probably powered so all you need for it is a preout on the receiver and that, as far as subwoofers go, is standard. |
| re: Sony A/V Receiver power rating question | bo130
Apr 29, 2003 10:05 AM | | Bryan -
Which is why I would love it when the FTC finally makes these manufacturers give an honest rating when they refer to "100 x 6", which is one of the most misleading marketing devices ever when it comes to recievers. I think that it should be (X) number of watts with all channels driven simultaneously. |
| Some do | Bryan
May 1, 2003 7:13 AM | | Others don't. My Outlaw, for example, says, "65 watts per channel, 20Hz - 20KHz, 8 ohms, 0.05%THD, three channels driven." Oddly enough, I believe those statistics to be accurate. Outlaws reasoning behind the three channels is a good one. Typically you will never have sound coming out of more than three speakers at any given time which is why they rated it for three channels only. |
| re: Sony A/V Receiver power rating question | odingd101
May 4, 2003 6:27 AM | | Thanks for the input folks, went ahead and passed on this item and got the Denon Avr1803, which should suit my needs just fine. Thanks! |
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