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caper334
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Registered: 12-15-2008
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yamaha amps rxv863 105 watts

I was just wondering if this amp pushes out the wattage it says it is rated for 105 watts...if not what would be a good guess as to what it produces while watchig a movie in surround...thanks

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hb
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Re: yamaha amps rxv863 105 watts

These are the test results for this receiver as reported by Sound and Vision Magazine:

 

Output at clipping (1 kHz into 8 ohms)
1 channel driven: 77 W

5 channels driven: 45 W

6 channels driven: 41 W

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larry777
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Registered: 11-10-2008
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Re: yamaha amps rxv863 105 watts

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Terrible numbers when you consider the advertised 105 watts.

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Willow
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Registered: 11-09-2007
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Re: yamaha amps rxv863 105 watts

Welcome to Marketing!

 

It's such BS, you look at AVRs claiming 500W of power and selling for only 300$ If you want true power buy yourself an external amp. You will then see what real watts are.

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sonimax
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Re: yamaha amps rxv863 105 watts

Take note that the 105 watts specified is for two channel reproduction and the Yamaha should be able to deliver it. And that the 40 watts mesured are at clipping. In normal use, I don't think it should be of great concern and if you use a subwoofer, like you should, it's less of a worry. But it's a fact that the Yamaha's are the most overated receivers regarding true power.

Trust your senses, not the numbers...

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