Understanding Power Ratings
Peak, Max, and most non-conditional watt claims refer to the amount of power that a component can generate or handle on a momentary basis. The unit, however, cannot sustain this level continuously.

RMS, or Continuous watts indicate how much power can be exchanged on a constant basis, at the rated load, without damaging the unit. In some cases, the stated Max or Peak power is equal to roughly twice the actual RMS power. However, audio manufacturers often exaggerate claims of Max or Peak power, sometimes to as much as five or ten times the actual RMS.

In thecase of amplifiers, always divide the total stated power by the number of channels.

Gain & Volume: Keep the gain on your amplifier below 65% and the volume of the receiver below 50% with typical high amplitude (loud) music. This may help avoid destructive clipping distortion
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There is no need for any of this. Stereo equipment as it is presently realized in an automotive setting, is completely adequate to convey the full sensory and emotional experience that makes music so attractive to human beings in the first place. Nor is it ever necessary to pawn your first born to obtain these goods. The present cutthroat retailing of these products keeps the prices within a narrowly competitive range. But, it is that same atmosphere that also creates many of the abuses to consumer's intelligence that seems so prevalent.

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