sparky3489
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Best to do is contact RF.
Oh and ignore peak watts.
For speakers:
Peak or Max watts represents the absolute maximum wattage a speaker can handle for a split second. Since music doesn't play at this wattage at long intervals, it's not a good representation of true power.
For amplifiers:
Peak or Max watts represents the maximum wattage an amp can push for a split second and since music plays an average signal longer than a split second, it isn't a true measurement of actual power.
Continuous or RMS (Root Mean Square) is the true output power. Especially on CEA-2006 compliant amplifiers.
Being CEA compliant is a voluntary action by the manufacturer to have their amp tested by the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) using standardized test methods. Those amplifiers that are not CEA compliant can put whatever they want for power ratings as they use tricky methods for testing, unregulated. You know exactly what you're getting from a compliant amp.
Some speaker/sub manufacturers have also gone with CEA testing for loudspeakers to ensure pruduct claims.
Oh and ignore peak watts.
For speakers:
Peak or Max watts represents the absolute maximum wattage a speaker can handle for a split second. Since music doesn't play at this wattage at long intervals, it's not a good representation of true power.
For amplifiers:
Peak or Max watts represents the maximum wattage an amp can push for a split second and since music plays an average signal longer than a split second, it isn't a true measurement of actual power.
Continuous or RMS (Root Mean Square) is the true output power. Especially on CEA-2006 compliant amplifiers.
Being CEA compliant is a voluntary action by the manufacturer to have their amp tested by the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) using standardized test methods. Those amplifiers that are not CEA compliant can put whatever they want for power ratings as they use tricky methods for testing, unregulated. You know exactly what you're getting from a compliant amp.
Some speaker/sub manufacturers have also gone with CEA testing for loudspeakers to ensure pruduct claims.