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- - - Peak Power vs RMS Power - - -

      Don't be mis-lead by the peak power ratings of car stereo equipment. There is a major difference in performance between a Peak Power and an RMS Power rating. With all the new car stereo equipment coming on the market these days, (and a lot of it junk), the Peak Power Ratings are simply everywhere. It seems that everywhere you turn, there's another 1600 Watt amplifier for only $89 bucks.

Yeah,right!      RMS Power ratings are a measure of actual, true continuous power.
Different manufacturers will use different testing methods to come up with these ratings, but it is usually a more "real-world" indication of your car stereo equipment's capabilities. So be sure and look closely at this specification as you shop and compare.

      Peak Power will not give you a true idea of the actual power output of the car stereo equipment.
It's just a measurement of how much power can be generated or produced for very,very short time. (and some cheapie amps are lucky to even achieve those ratings).

      Many car stereo companies tend to emphasize peak power ratings by promoting these ratings on their amplifiers and subwoofers. And remember, peak power ratings are not at all a realistic way to measure the true power capabilities of car stereo equipment.

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      If the car stereo product promotes mostly the peak power rating, then we would suggest you look for another brand.

      Be sure to compare the RMS Power rating of the subwoofer with the RMS Power rating of the amplifier. That should give you the information that you'll need to help you choose the right car stereo equipment. Then you can be sure that you've matched up the right car stereo gear so you will now get . . . . .

The Power And Performance That You Deserve



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