So I've been looking at a lot of mini stereo systems like this one: http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&product=1314557&category=Mini+Shelf+Systems&catalog=Online&tab=3
Or should I spend a little more money and get a receiver, speakers, disc changer etc.
What confuses me is that, for example, that system I linked to quotes 540W RMS power. Is that accurate?
Then something like the Yamaha 397 stereo receiver has 50W RMS per channel.
Does that mean the mini sony system is going to sound better? Does it depend on what speakers I get to go with the receiver? If I wanted a subwoofer as well I'd probably have to get a 5 channel receiver, right?
Or should I spend a little more money and get a receiver, speakers, disc changer etc.
What confuses me is that, for example, that system I linked to quotes 540W RMS power. Is that accurate?
Then something like the Yamaha 397 stereo receiver has 50W RMS per channel.
Does that mean the mini sony system is going to sound better? Does it depend on what speakers I get to go with the receiver? If I wanted a subwoofer as well I'd probably have to get a 5 channel receiver, right?