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Old 01-22-2007, 01:01 PM   #75
jntar
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Re: **Amplifier Gain setting tutorial**

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Originally Posted by roskey5205
If you are using an amplifier that has an RMS rating of more than your speaker(s) can handle/rated for

Are you talking speakers RMS or peak handling.

I always use the lower of the two. If the speakers are rated lower then the amps rating I use it. If the amp is rated lower, then I use the amps RMS power for the formula.

Always use RMS ratings when gain setting.
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