measuring amp power

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ok theres a little formula that shows exactly what an amplifier can actually put out, and this uses the laws of physics so some company that says their amps push 1000 watts, might be lying. It goes like this Watts = Volts*Ampers Simple as that. So lets say ur system operates at a standard 14.4 volts, ur amp has a 30A fuse, it can then only push a maximum of 432 watts. The actual capabilties of an amplifier are also determined by the load presented. For instance, and amp that can push 400 watts to a 4 Ohm load will not be able to push 400 watts to an 8 Ohm load, it will be able to push only 200 watts. On the other hand if it is 2 Ohm stable it will theoretically be pushing upwards of 800 watts to a 2ohm load, this will vary as Ohm loads vary event in standard rated speakers. Anyway, the basic w=v*a is the most simple and effective way to figure out how much power ur amp can actually push."Shiny chrome when used in conjunction with bikini models is particularly effective in inducing brain deficit disorder"

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Your amplifier is rated conservatively, which indicates that it is a quality brand.  By that, you can pretty well be assured that the amp is providing the power it claims.  If you are asking because you want to find the power output while your car is running, at say, 13.6 volts, there is no easy way to know this.  I have asked this myself and found that there is only one way to determine an amp's power output.  And you will have to take it to the bench and have some equipment on hand to do the measuring.  bcae.com has a good tutorial you can use.Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

Okay, just read your last post.  You are referring to setting the gain.  The instructions tell you to measure for output voltage using a digital multimeter.  That's AC volts, not DC.Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

yea sorry its AC not DC