What's the Rated Power and Peak Power for Speakers?
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- Feb 10,2023
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Here we use a simple and direct description to explain what is rated power and peak power and their differences.
Rated Power(RMS) and Peak Power(PMPO)
In the process of speaker manufacturing, purchase, and repair, we often hear those two parameters, rated power(RMS) and peak power(PMPO).
If you are a practitioner in the speaker industry, of course you are very clear about the meaning of these two parameters.
But for ordinary consumers, it may not be so clear.
Whatever Party speakers, PA speakers or DJ speakers, the speakers must have a RMS and PMPO.
Here we use a simple and direct description to explain what is rated power and peak power and their differences.
The Rated Power (RMS) of A Speaker
The rated power of a speaker refers to the power that the speaker can output continuously, usually expressed in watts (W).
For example, a speaker with a rated power of 50W means that the speaker can continuously output no more than 50 watts of power.
The Peak Power (PMPO) of A Speaker
Peak power refers to the maximum power that a speaker can output in a short period of time.
Typically, the peak power is double or triple the rated power to handle momentary high volume output.
For example, a speaker with a rated power of 100W and a peak power of 200W means that the speaker can output up to 200 watts of power for a short period of time.
But it cannot continuously output such power, otherwise it may damage the speaker or reduce its life.
Suggestions in The End
It should be noted that rated power and peak power are two different concepts and should not be confused.
When purchasing speakers, you should choose the appropriate rated power and peak power according to actual needs to achieve the best sound quality and service life.
For more knowledge about speaker manufacturing, please pay attention to AUSMAN's blog channel Speaker Mnuafacturing.