Loudness perception?

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elkano

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<font color='#000000'>Is it me or this is the way it is supposed to be? &nbsp;I feel my tower speaker sound a lot louder during stereo operation than in any other mode for the same source (say Pro Logic or any DSP). &nbsp;I supposed when the Center and Surround channels are engaged the receiver current output is divided between more channels or something. &nbsp;The spec states 110 watts/ch in stereo and 110 watts/ch in surround operation, but still it feels louder in stereo. &nbsp;If so, are all receivers the same for that matter? &nbsp;I am looking into a new receiver, Denon or Yamaha (see 2 postings below) and need to make sure.

ELKANO</font>
 
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Guest

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<font color='#000000'>Elkano,

On my Onko 696, I find the same thing to be the case with my tower speakers. &nbsp;Stereo does indeed sound the loudest.</font>
 

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