FAQ | What are the differences between RMS, Program, and Peak?
Learn the basics of effective music production, including the differences between RMS, Program, and Peak values.
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RMS - The continuous power requirements for a particular speaker's usage.
Program - This is usually double RMS, and what a speaker handles in bursts.
Peak - This is what a speaker can handle in a very short time, before damage can occur to the voice coil.