Watts and rms

[Isi]

Can somebody please tell me what the difference between Watts and RMS in terms of speakers is ? Because it relly confuses me when deciding on which speakers to buy

 

[Theslowone]

RMS is a constant amount of wattage that a speaker can handle, the higher usually the better. RMS is also the constant amount of watts a amp can produce, again higher being better. The problem is that a lot of companies post pmpo(I think thats what it is called), and that is the max that it can take in, if it is a speaker, and put out if it is a amp. A speaker may be able to take a higher peak of wattage but has lower rms, this tends to mean lower quality and performance. Basic rules is the higher the rms usually the better the speaker, don't put too much on the peak input. So look for rms, don't worry about the rest.

 

[copyfixer]

Electronics lesson for today.....

RMS(root mean square) is the true measure of power (wattage). There are various other means of speaker (salesmen) types of power measurements. These are offered as a means to make an unimpressive item appealing to the consumer. If the speakers do not have an rms rating they most likely are lower quality.