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Originally Posted by Yokiebear 
I remember some mentioning to look for a receiver with high output wattage for clearer, crisper sound - 100W or more - is that more BS talk?
I remember some mentioning to look for a receiver with high output wattage for clearer, crisper sound - 100W or more - is that more BS talk?
Depending on the room and your speakers, yes it is more BS. Unless you are running very inefficient speakers (< 85dB), the power ratings of your average receiver should be more than capable of reaching reference level in modest sized rooms. Most of the time, it is the sub that limits your output, not the receiver (takes a lot more "uhmph" to move sub frequencies). The fact is, most receiver wattage ratings are useless, because it's an easy number for manufacturers to fudge by measuring at limited frequencies, measuring only one channel driven instead of all, measuring peak instead of constant power, etc. Unless you have unusual speaker or room size needs; the best way to choose a receiver is to consider budget, consider features, consider brand name, and then consider power needed.
