HD audio vs Dolby/DTS 5.1

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by hagar852

Problem is Onkyo's ratings are at 8ohms.. Change the impedance and their distortion hits 0.7% like any other receiver..

The upper end ones still have low distortion even at 6 ohms or lower.

Besides, chances are his speakers (like the great majority of consumer speakers) are 8 ohm.

Sony ES is very good, and so is Pioneer Elite. Unfortunately what they sell in stores like BB & CC is not those.