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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 09:52 AM
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when your searching for an amp it has wattage ratings...for example 800 watts..i plan on running 4 speakers at 50 watts continuous/200 peak power...

do i buy the amp judgin on the speakers continuous or peak power? as in 200 watt amp or 800?
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 10:35 AM
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Always reference WRMS (continuous power). Max. wattage is a useless number.
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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but some amps dont have the rms rating
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by pez
but some amps dont have the rms rating
And those are the amps that usually suck. If it doesn't display the rms rating don't buy it.
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