Learn which specs matter most when designing your home or commercial sound system.

When selecting an amplifier, focus on RMS power output, impedance stability, and signal-to-noise ratio. For residential installs, match amplifier wattage to your speaker’s continuous RMS rating — not peak power — to ensure clarity without distortion. Commercial or distributed systems may benefit from multi-channel DSP amplifiers, allowing precise EQ and zoning. Proper gain staging and grounding techniques also prevent hum and maintain a clean signal path.

      Pro Tip: If you’re using high-efficiency speakers or long cable runs, look for amps with high damping factor and balanced inputs.