2006-10-11 15:14:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
RMS is the continuous power an amp can produce at any given time.
MAX is rarely ever reached and is therefore not a good means of measurement.
Manufacturers list MAX because 1200 looks better than 400 doesn't it.
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2006-10-11 15:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're all right. RMS is the constant power where max power isn't really used. Are you working with power devices like an amp or a fridge in an RV?
2006-10-11 16:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dorkboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Root Mean Square - a measure of continuous power, as opposed to peak power.
2006-10-11 15:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
RMS = Root Mean Squared, if I remember right it is .707 of peak.
2006-10-11 15:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by sterno73 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋