This petition urges the FTC to reconsider its August 2024 Final Amplifier Ruling (16 CFR Part 432), which expands regulation of power output claims to ALL audio products, including powered speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers. The ruling aims to standardize comparisons for consumers but diverges from prior guidelines by including closed systems and not mandating testing for multi-channel outputs or 4-ohm ratings. It applies retroactively to products made before the ruling, which could significantly impact manufacturers. This broader scope and lack of specific testing standards could create severe complications for the electronics industry, potentially disrupting manufacturing processes and leading to widespread compliance challenges.
Read: Audioholics Petition to FTC To Reopen 2024 Amplifier Rule
This petition urges readers and our YouTube audience to ask the FTC to reconsider its Final Amplifier Ruling of August 2024 (16 CFR Part 432)
Comments on CTA’s petition are due to the FTC by
November 8, 2024.
To submit comments, visit the FTC Comment Page. You may attach your comments as a PDF or Word document, or enter them into the provided text box.
Please mention that you would like this rule to be reopened to consider the technical issues raised by Audioholics.com and the CTA in an effort to more accurately rate amplifier power and the maximum SPL performance of powered loudspeaker systems.
You can also feel free to reach out to: Hong Park,
hpark@FTC.gov
