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Monday, October 30, 2006

What is PMPO?

PMPO is a measure of audio amplifier power output. It is deceiving because it considers an amplifier's power output under perfect conditions and only for a short instant.

Have you ever wondered how that pair of speakers they are selling at the discount store for $10 can put out 120 watts of power? Well, depending on your definition of output power...they can...and it has fooled many people! I know people have told me that their home stereo unit has 2600 watts of power output...even though it is connected to a standard 120-volt power supply that is only allowed to draw 2000 watts before tripping the circuit breakers!

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