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REceivers Buyers Guide


Key Features

Key Features
 Surround Mode Power
 Stereo Mode Power
 Surround Sound
 With over 100 Receivers on the market, key features such as Surround Mode Power, Stereo Mode Power & Surround Sound are important factors when buying.

These features not only effect the performane and quality of the Receiver you choose, but also the price.

Shown below are price guides for a selection of Receivers focusing on the key features: Surround Mode Power, Stereo Mode Power & Surround Sound.

Surround Mode Power
100 Watt @ 8 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 0.9%£151.00
75 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.06%£210.00
85 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.06%£246.00
95 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.06%£352.00
170 Watt @ 6 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 1%£665.00
*100 Watt @ 6 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 0.9%£208.00
 
Stereo Mode Power
90 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.06%£202.00
120 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.7%£230.00
100 Watt @ 6 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.09%£282.00
120 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.07%£357.00
170 Watt @ 6 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 1%£665.00
*125 Watt @ 6 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.2%£229.00
 
Surround Sound
Dolby Digital® ? DTS® ? THX EX® ? Dolby Pro Logic II ? Dolby Pro Logic£167.00
DTS ES® ? THX EX® ? Dolby Pro Logic II ? DTS Neo:6 ? DTS 96/24£250.00
Dolby Digital® ? DTS® ? DTS ES® ? THX EX® ? Dolby Pro Logic II ? DTS Neo:6 ? DTS 96/24£277.00
DTS ES® ? THX EX® ? Dolby Pro Logic II£479.00
Dolby Digital® ? DTS® ? DTS ES® ? THX EX® ? Dolby Pro Logic II ? DTS Neo:6 ? Dolby Pro Logic ? DTS 96/24 ? THX®£814.00
*Dolby Digital® ? DTS® ? DTS ES® ? THX EX® ? Dolby Pro Logic II ? DTS Neo:6 ? Dolby Pro Logic ? DTS 96/24£266.00
 

* Taking into account all current Receivers on the market the most desirable would be a Receiver with 100 Watt @ 6 ohm, 1 kHz, THD: 0.9% Surround Mode Power, 125 Watt @ 6 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.2% Stereo Mode Power and Dolby Digital® ? DTS® ? DTS ES® ? THX EX® ? Dolby Pro Logic II ? DTS Neo:6 ? Dolby Pro Logic ? DTS 96/24 Surround Sound.


Price Guide

Min   £149.99
Avg   £451.36
Max   £2,699.95
 REceivers cost anywhere from £149.99 for a basic Receiver with few features to around £2,699.95 for a fully featured Receiver.


Brand Guide

Popular Brands
   Yamaha
   Sony
   Harman
   Pioneer
   Denon
   Teac
 The most popular Receivers brand is Yamaha.

The most expensive Receivers brand is Yamaha. If you're looking for a bargain then look out for Philips branded Receivers as generally they offer the cheapest Receivers.

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