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echo: audio
to: MATT ION
from: JOHN JEWELL
date: 1996-07-18 14:48:00
subject: Re: CAR AUDIO...NEED A LITTLE HELP, I`M 14:48:3407/18/96

MI> Not really.  The *theoretical* power limit with a nominal 14.4VDC supply 
(i
MI> no switching power supply) into a four ohm load is around 50W (V/R gives
MI> 51.84) peak, 36W RMS (peak*.707=36.65088).  At 12VDC, the maximum
MI> *theoretical* peak power is 36W, 25W RMS.
but can you really get that much, per channel, out of your head unit? I mean, 
head units don't pull much current at all(5-7amps, max).... Besides, the 
internal amps ratings are usually for 1%THD, and most seperate amps are rated 
with .000something.
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