TEST BENCH

DOLBY DIGITAL PERFORMANCE All data were obtained from various test DVDs using 16-bit dithered test signals, which set limits on measured distortion and noise performance. Reference input level is -20 dBFS, and reference output is 1 watt into 8 ohms. Volume setting for reference level was -4. All level trims at zero; except for during subwoofer-related tests, all speakers were set to "large," subwoofer on. All are worst-case figures where applicable.

Output at clipping (1 kHz into 8/4 ohms) 1 channel driven: 174/218 W (22.4/23.4 dBW) 5 channels driven (8 ohms): 148 W (21.7 dBW) 7 channels driven (8 ohms): 121 W (20.8 dBW)

Distortion at 1 watt (THD+N, 1 kHz) 8/4 ohms: 0.05/0.06% Noise level (A-wtd): -75.0 dB Excess noise (with sine tone) 16-bit (EN16): 0.7 dB Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -1.4 dB

MULTICHANNEL PERFORMANCE, ANALOG INPUT Reference input and output level is 200 mV; volume setting for reference output level was -4. Distortion (THD+N, 1 kHz, 8 ohms): 0.04% Noise level (A-wtd.): -84.1 Frequency response: <10 Hz to 115 kHz +0, -3 dB