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Yes watt ratings don't tell the whole story. There are many other factors involved. But they do give you a general range of power for the amp.
Some manufacturers rate RMS, some peak, some conservative RMS.
Older Marshalls are an example of conservative RMS. My 84(?) 50 wt JCM800 1-12 will blow the doors off my 96(?) 60 wt JTM60 2-12.
And remember, twice the wattage doesn't equal twice the volume.
Here's some numbers I pulled off the net (assuming they are correct):
Watts Decibels
10..... 10
50..... 16.9897
100.... 20
200.... 23.0103
Some manufacturers rate RMS, some peak, some conservative RMS.
Older Marshalls are an example of conservative RMS. My 84(?) 50 wt JCM800 1-12 will blow the doors off my 96(?) 60 wt JTM60 2-12.
And remember, twice the wattage doesn't equal twice the volume.
Here's some numbers I pulled off the net (assuming they are correct):
Watts Decibels
10..... 10
50..... 16.9897
100.... 20
200.... 23.0103
