how much better is an expensive receiver? (1 Viewer)

[Brian Dobbs]

I would like to know objective advantages that a receiver that costs more than, let's say, 500 dollars has over a receiver that would cost less? For example, assuming both inexpensive and expensive receivers are 100w x 2, 20hz - 20khz, 5.1 decoding, what would be the reasons to buy a more expensive one? Also, what advantage does a THX certified recever have over a non-THX certified receiver? thanks

 

[Thomas_A]

I can give you an example:
My main Ht has a Yamaha 795A: 110wx5 @1k
My Bedroom has a Pioneer 509s: 100x5@1k
Both have similar features...lots of digital/svideo inputs, but the Pioneer is no where near as loud as my Yammie. Matter of fact..I would say its only Half as loud...and it is in a smaller room!
The amplifier section makes up some of the cost difference + My yammies sounds a whole lot nicer.
Dont get me wrong..I like my Pioneer...but it was under 1/2 the price of my Yammie....I got what I paid for
good luck. Thomas
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[Allan Jayne]

You need to be aware of the video bandwidth of the receiver switching circuits, particularly if you are using progressive scan or HDTV. (Exception -- if you are connecting all the video equipment directly tot he TV.)
480i -- Needs 7 MHz.
480p -- Should have 14 MHz.
1080i -- Does very well with 22 MHz but could use 37.
729p -- Should have 37 MHz.
More: http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/bandwid.htm

 

[Brett DiMichele]

Brian,
Does spending more money mean you get a better product?
Generaly speaking yes but this is not always the case.
The majority of the time when you spend more money you
get a receiver that has a better amplifier section and
higher quality componentry and more features.
What does THX mean and what is it's purpose? THX or
Tom Hollmans eXperiment is a set of features and quality
control benchmarks that are set in place and evaluated by
Lucas Films Labs. THX is not a sound processor but rather
a set of additional features that are added into the
receiver. Features like Decoralation and Timbre Matching
and Re-EQ. The THX Certification means that the receiver
as a whole has been submitted to Lucas Films for evaluation
where they check the output of the amplifier section to make
sure it out puts clean sound and has clean processing.
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Brett DiMichele
Certified Audio Nut
My Home Theater Site!
[email protected]

 

[Tom Morgan]

Here is something to think about. The Outlaw 1050 for $499. It cost 500 but sounds like it cost much more.
Check this link http://www.electroshops.com./Tips/brandhookup.htm
Tom&Amy's DVD's
[Edited last by Tom Morgan on October 18, 2001 at 12:28 PM]