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The higher SNR (signal to noise ratio), the better the sound quality.
More watts equal louder sound but 100 watts per channel should be enough for most home systems.
More speakers can provide a more dramatic surround sound effect but 5.1 or 6.1 system usually provides plenty of sound.

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amazon says: The VR-309 Dolby Digital/DTS receiver is the best receiver under $700 on the market today...I have two Kenwood receivers in my home, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to set up a home theater...As a previous owner of Kenwood recievers, I knew I would not be disappointed with the VR-309...In conclusion, the only thing keeping this unit from getting 5-stars are the remote and the input selector dial...see more

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Kenwood VR-2080 Receivers

amazon says: I have to admit that it does a lot of really cool things, but then there's a lot of bad things about it to...If you want a good reciever, don't buy this one, go with one of the Pioneer ones of comparable value...The Kenwood didn't have much of a problem routing video but audio was not good...see more

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Kenwood VR-6070 Receivers

vanns says: The old VR-309 remote works with the VR-6070, and if you work at it enough (and watch which inputs you place your gear in), you can program it to work pretty much seamlessly...The VR-6070 is almost TOO good at processing sound...Anything in the Kenwood line should give you a good sound and, like my old VR-309, be much easier to use and understand...see more

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Kenwood VRS-N8100 Receivers

amazon says: Sound performance is great, while auto-detecting all the major surround audio signals - Network capabilities...HDTV ready - Fully 7.1 compatible with LB and RB pre-outs (Surr Back speaker outs) - Slim attractive design - Many gaming and headphone options to enhance game play CONS: - Could always have more inputs, but the slim design limits space...I highly recommend the VRS-N8100 as a truly future-ready receiver, already! this receiver will do about anything but plan to spend some (a good bit of time) with the user manual...see more

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Kenwood VR-5080 Receivers

audioreview says: Good sound and I didn't experience the problems with the noise in the speakers...good sounding at lower volumes due to annoying crabby apartment neihbours heavy and hard to bring into the apartment......I wouldn't recommend this unit if you are picky about your sound...see more

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