Power rating 2 channel vs 5 channel

Video Asylum

TVs, VCRs, DVD players, Home Theater systems and more.

204.133.173.194

I'm currently shopping for a A/V receiver on a budget and have come across a curiosity that can be explained, but I can't seem to to get a good answer as the the impact.
Here comes the question....
I see receivers rated at say 100 watts X 2 RMS, 20 - 20k, .05% THD; 100 watts X 5, 1k, .05% THD. Obviously you don't get a full 100 watts RMS across the entire frequency range in 5 channel, but what does that mean in terms of sound quality? Doesn't this just mean I get less watts across the entire frequency range? Should I even be concerned with this spec? The sales people I've dealt have knocked the above practice (for good reason) but the couldn't tell me how detrimental it would/could be.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Amplified Parts

Topic - Power rating 2 channel vs 5 channel - Jeff 09:50:24 07/18/00 (1)

Re: Power rating 2 channel vs 5 channel - RBP 22:50:00 07/22/00 (0)

You can not post to an archived thread.