Originally Posted by
thesameguy
You need to compare RMS to RMS or Max to Max to know the answer - "handles 20-150 watts" could be RMS or it could be max, and without knowing that, you don't the answer. IME, typically when a range is provided the spec is RMS, and RMS is typically cited in home audio gear (whereas max is often cited in car audio gear... grrrrr.) But, you really want to compare both specs to ensure if you dime out the amp you don't blow up the speaker. Of course, maybe you won't even turn it up all the way, but still....
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