tama si sir mark re: wattage ... you need at least double the power ata to be able to distinguish an upgrade.
then again, like i computed before, anechoically and 4 meters away, 84db sensitivity
1w = 84db at 1 meter distance
2w = 90db at 1 meter distance
4w = 96db at 1 meter distance
8w = 102db at 1 meter distance
16w = 102db at 2 meter distance
32w = 102db at 4 meter distance
long term exposure to continuous 32watt input = hearing damage
sa peaks lang naman natin kailangan yung mga high wattage. so if you need more power for SPL or SQ improvements, it's better to get an external amp with at least 200w.
oh btw, i wanted the new front high feature of the new receiver
BUT, ibang usapan na yan kung gusto mo ng front height and wide, si sir mark ang dapat tanungin kung alin ang masmalaki ang dagdag sa effect or if dapat pareho for 11 speaker channels.