What is better RMS or watts?

RMS values are usually lower than peak watts ratings, but they represent what a unit is truly capable of handling. Think of RMS power as the average power that a speaker can handle on a daily basis without compromising sound quality or experiencing any distortion.
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How many RMS is 1000 watts?

The figure you're looking for is what the amp can do RMS at 4 ohms and that's what the wattage is for your amp. In this case, about 1000 watts RMS, SSL's website rates it at 1250 RMS.
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Is more RMS power better?

Root mean square is a measurement of how strong an electric current is, with higher RMS power generally meaning more powerful sound.
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What is 700 watts RMS?

RMS is peak power. So if a manufacturer claims that something is 700watts RMS; they are saying that it can push that much wattage for a few seconds at a time. It cant hold that much power continuously. 700 watts RMS is probably more like 450 watts steady.
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How many RMS is 1500 watts?

RMS Power at 1 Ohm: 1500 Watts x 1-Channel (14.4v) RMS Power at 2 Ohm: 900 Watts x 1-Channel (14.4v) RMS Power at 4 Ohm: 450 Watts x 1-Channel (14.4v) Frequency response: 10Hz – 250Hz.
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Is 30W RMS loud?

They are too loud in small room, but usually you can't crank up the volume to maximum without distortion, and the small size does not properly "fill" the room. 60W (30W per speaker) is not really adequate though it will probably give you a reasonable background noise. Just likely not overly loud.
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Is 300 watts RMS sub loud?

As a general rule of thumb, it is best to go with at least 300 watts in order to get enough power for your subwoofer. You can always add more speakers if you want, but it is important that the amp matches the speaker system as well.
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Is 20W RMS loud?

The 20-watt amp is double the power of the 10-watt amp, but doubling the power only translates to an increase of 3 dB SPL. Remember, in order to sound "twice as loud," you need an increase of 10dB, so while a 20W amplifier will sound noticeably louder than a 10W amp, it will not sound twice as loud.
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What does 300w RMS mean?

Root mean square or simply RMS watts refers to continuous power handling of a speaker or a subwoofer or how much continuous power an amplifier can output. RMS values are usually lower than peak watts ratings, but they represent what a unit is truly capable of handling.
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How many watts is good for speakers?

The best wattage for the home speaker is between 15 and 30 watts. Most homeowners find 20 watts sufficient enough. A speaker for larger gatherings can be 50 watts or 100 watts.
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Is 45 watts RMS good?

Registered. 45 watts is decent enough. You'd be surprised how much power you aren't using at average listening levels except for peaks and that's in milliseconds.
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What does 250w RMS mean?

Root mean square or simply RMS watts refers to continuous power handling of a speaker or a subwoofer or how much continuous power an amplifier can output. RMS values are usually lower than peak watts ratings, but they represent what a unit is truly capable of handling.
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What does 60W RMS mean?

The peak power handling value refers to the maximum power level that the speaker is capable of utilizing in short bursts. For example, a speaker with a 30W RMS rating but a peak rating of 60W means that speaker can comfortably run with 30 watts of continuous power, with occasional bursts of up to 60W.
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What is RMS power?

The RMS power rating is the measure of continuous power that an amplifier can output, or a speaker can handle. RMS power is derived from Root Mean Square which is a statistical measurement of the magnitude of a varying quantity and is applied to voltage or current.
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Do subwoofers drain car battery?

A subwoofer uses a lot of power, and if you're not careful, it can quickly drain your battery. To avoid this problem with both the woofers in your car and those that live inside your speaker cabinet at home, be sure to turn them off when they are not needed.
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What size amp do I need for a 1200w sub?

You can run a "1200w speaker" with a 10 watt amp.
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What size subwoofer do I need for my room?

How Much Room Does a Subwoofer Need? The bigger your subwoofer is, the more volume of space is required around it. The suggested volume space for a 12-inch subwoofer is 1.25 cubic feet. For a 10-inch woofer, the volume guidance is 0.625 cubic feet, and the suggestion for an 8-inch sub is 0.375 cubic feet.
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What is the best watts for home theater?

125 watts per channel is the ideal amount of power to have without fear of ever running out.
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How many watts is a good car speaker?

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If the stereo you buy is the same as your car's original factory stereo, you should be looking at 50 to 200 watts RMS of power. If you want to make your listening experience a little easier with an aftermarket receiver, though, you might want closer to 200 to 300 watts RMS.
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What is 1000W PMPO?

Power output of speakers is measured in watt, which is how PMPO is written on packaging. A speaker with 1000W PMPO is capable of putting out 1000W of power for a short time.
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What size amp do I need for 2 12 subs?

RMS power handling of a 55 series 12” dual 2 ohm voice coil subwoofer is 400 watts. Two of these subwoofers would mean you need 800 watts of power at to the total circuit impedance. In this case, let's say we are going to wire them to a total, effective impedance of 2ohms.
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