Quote from NoelV7557

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I could go on and on, but don't want to bore the crowd, so this will be my last. There are details to build quality that some "claim" to hear; there are others that scientifically produce a cleaner signal at higher power levels (distortion & noise can be measured). There are things like clipping and overload/shutoff that happen when a cheaper amplifier attempts to power too many speakers simultaneously at higher levels, especially if the impedance of said speakers is on the lower end. These are real things. Perhaps not a concern for an apartment dweller, but is for a dedicated theater room able to produce sound levels of 100db+.

You ask what does "theater level" sound levels mean, I was referring to actual sound levels in db (100+). You couldn't do this in an apartment/condo, without getting a bang on the wall or ceiling. A basic "home theater in a box" would suffice for a 100sq. ft. room in an apartment. If you to get to 100+ db in a dedicated basement theater setup with larger full-range speakers, your amp has to be up to the task. I have doubts 75W will be enough.

Not to mention the reliability of higher build quality and the fact that it becomes collectible, rather than the disposable nature of the cheaper stuff. The "essence" of what makes a nicer receiver - endures over time, where as the "features" in the cheaper ones go by the wayside as newer features get rolled out.

Rant over, thanks for indulging

Yes I agree we can go on and on about all the WHAT IF'S there are and kinda my point.

As I also mentioned people have been making "claims" regarding sound quality since the dawn of time, whether it's the truth for everyone is the endless debate.

Just look in here, how often people make the "claim" how good or bad something sounds never actually listening to the product themselves.

Your definition of "theater level sound levels" is another good example.
If you don't listen at 100+db's, why worry what max a receiver can handle not to mention the other things that go into that equation, some you pointed out.

That brings up my biggest issue with movie theaters, they always have it at "movie theater sound levels"!!!

IMO loud does not equal quality!

My rant is over also, thank you the civil debate(for once).

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