Originally Posted by
millerwill
Re 170 vs 340, I suppose this has been beaten to death in these discussions--a credit to the 170, I suppose, that it is even competitive. As I noted, I don't particularly mind the extra cost of the 340, but have a nagging suspicion that it may be overkill for my situation. I do like the 'full experience' in an action movie, but my wife (and even I) don't want it ridiculous (we're not teenagers anymore!). Clarity, at a good solid level, is the premium. (Is there any 'rule of thumb' on the voume of the room at which the 340 is recommended over the 170?)