A 2000 watt amp is what in RMS watts?

Question

Looking to buy a amp. I have 2 12 in subs that need 800 watts each. I just need to know like whats the diff in numbers between just watts and RMS watts?

Answer 1

Peak or max watts means nothing really. It is just a big number that gets people to buy the product because the bigger number impresses them. When looking to buy an amplifer ALWAYS look at the RMS wattage ratings. Anyways, say you have 2 subwoofers that are 400 RMS each. You need a total of or close to a total of (600 - 800RMS) 800RMS watts. Depending on whether your subs are DVC (dual voice coil) or SVC (single voice coil) lets you know how to wire them. Most likely you will want to bridge those subs together for a mono load to your amp. If they are SVC 4ohm subs, look for an amp rating of 800RMS x1 @ 2 ohms. If they are DVC 4 ohms, look for an amp rating of 800RMS x1 @ 1ohm OR 4ohms. If the subs are DVC 2 ohms, look for an amp with 800RMS x1 @ 2ohms. Of course, the amp does not have to be exactly 800 RMS, but it should be in the range of 600 - 800. Make sure it is not more than 800RMS or you could blow your subwoofers.



When I say your amp needs to be 800RMS x1 @ 4ohms - this means the amp needs to put out 800RMS watts. The x1 means an output at 1 channel (or a mono load). The @ 4ohms means the amp will give the rated power at the impedence (resistance) load of the given number.



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Answer 2

Beware: When an amplifier is described, they usually advertise the PEAK wattage not the RMS wattage. Peak wattage is the absolute maximum the amp can put out for a very short duration, like during a symbal crash. RMS wattage is the average, nominal wattage that the amp can provide continuously.



The output wattage also changes according to the impedance of your subs and how they are wired to each other. For example, two 8-ohm subs wired in parallel is a 4 ohm load for the amp. You can connect an ohm meter to the terminals of the subs (I assume they are both in a subwoofer cabinet) to determine the overall impedance. If possible, read the literature to find out the load requirements/limitations of the amp. For example, the literature might say "Output of 1500 watts into 4 ohms from 20 Hz-20,000 Hz". You want to properly match your amp and sub woofers to avoid overheating the amp.

Answer 3

2000 Watts

Answer 4

Well Peak power really means nothing...Some amps can say 2000 watts peak power and they're really 500 watts rms....others can say 2000 watts peak power and they're really 600 watts rms..you get my point?...you just can't tell the true power by looking at the peak power...the best thing you can do is google your amp's model and see if a website lists the rms watts for that amp....

Answer 5

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If you find one dont buy it. It will NOT put out 2000 watts. If your looking for an amp to put out that much power be ready to spend about $1000.

Answer 6

RMS watts are how many watts the amp actually puts out.



If it doesn't say RMS next to it, then you don't need to worry about it because it is meaningless