>Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 13:20:47 -0500
>From: "mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes)" <msykes@su.edu>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: Help on Stereo Amps(wattage) -Reply
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>
>>>> different companies have
>different ways of describing a watt. <<<
>
>I hear ya' on that one. In my experiences with amps of all kinds (home,
>car, professional audio, PA systems) the numbers you see aren't always
>what they seem. Most gear comes with a spec sheet. This thing must
>have authentic information by law. Double check things on it like
>frequency response (speakers) and how many watts it puts out at
>which ohm load. Pay attention to RMS power ratings and PEAK power.
>RMS is what the amp runs at most of the time, and PEAK is with the
>volume wide open on a hard hittin' spot in the music. You probably
>already knew all this stuff, but I'll feel better if I tell ya' anyway
=)
>hehehe
>
>good luck!
>
>-mike d.
>
For the RMS rating look at the 12 volt rating and the 14.4 volt rating
would represent the peak power. Any company selling their products
using peak ratings as a selling point is just trying to get your money.
Chris Tesinsky
99' Solar Yellow R/T CC
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