Watt and RMS watt explanation
Alasanur
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Hello,
I have two Yamaha S115IV speakers available.
On the plate at the back, it shows "Power Rating: 500 WATTS PROGRAM and 1000 WATTS MAXIMUM"
These speakers are passive, so it is necessary to connect an amplifier to them. There's also a lot of talk about RMS watts. I know that the amplifier I have is not powerful enough to use the speakers at their maximum capacity, but I don't understand all these concepts of WATTS.
Could someone explain to me how these concepts work using my speakers as an example so that I can understand?
Thanks in advance and kisses
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I have two Yamaha S115IV speakers available.
On the plate at the back, it shows "Power Rating: 500 WATTS PROGRAM and 1000 WATTS MAXIMUM"
These speakers are passive, so it is necessary to connect an amplifier to them. There's also a lot of talk about RMS watts. I know that the amplifier I have is not powerful enough to use the speakers at their maximum capacity, but I don't understand all these concepts of WATTS.
Could someone explain to me how these concepts work using my speakers as an example so that I can understand?
Thanks in advance and kisses
Configuration: Windows / Chrome 83.0.4103.97
1 answer
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Hello,
A little reading
https://www.audiolight-agen.com/watt-rms-program-aes-etc-connaitre-puissance-reelle-de-amplification/
Or more complete in English :p
https://carvinaudio.com/blogs/audio-education/demystifying-power-ratings-rms-vs-program-vs-peak
Basically, I will not refer to either of these two measurements which are mainly of commercial interest, but rather to the so-called "RMS" power which is the power rating for continuous use. (For your speaker, it seems to be 250W)
Best regards.
