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For example: Onkyo TX-NR828 Receiver

This receiver claims that it produces 160Watts @ 0.7Thd
however upon closer review we see that this is with only
2-Channels driven Simultaneously. So exactly how much power
are you getting when driving All-Channels Simultaneously?

In this case Sound & Vision Magazine did a Test Bench and
shows you just how much power your really getting to those speakers.

5 Channels Continuously Driven, 8 ohm loads (.1 THD) 109.9 watts
7 Channels Continuously Driven, 8 ohm loads (.1 THD) 78.5 watts

That's a loss of over 80 Watts per channel.
This is why it's so important to understanding Tech-Specs

Look for companies that test ALL-CHANNELS DRIVEN such as Emotiva & Axiom
which make some of the finest Power-Amps anywhere for amazing prices.

Sources:
http://www.onkyousa.com/Products/model.php?m=TX-NR828&class=Receiver&source=prodClass

http://www.soundandvision.com/content/onkyo-tx-nr828-av-receiver-test-bench

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