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Clarion APX490M

720W Max, 4-Channel Marine Amplifier (APX-490M)

  • 4.0

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I first found this service on eBay and bought some 6.5" Rockford Fosgate speakers. Within a day if not sooner I had an email that said it had been shipped, awesome. So they came in, brand new, box was not damaged or anything. These guys are on to something. These guys are the best!

- Zack from Indianapolis, IN

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  • 4-Channel Class AB Marine Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 90 watts x 4 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 165 watts x 4 chan.
  • Max power output: 720 watts
  • Variable bass boost: 0-15dB at 45Hz
  • Mixed mode operation
  • Non-corrosive aluminum heat sink
  • Conformal coated PC Board
  • Variable high-pass filter (55-550 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • Variable low-pass filter (550-5.5 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Frequency response: 20-50000 Hz
  • 4 Gauge power and ground leads may be needed. Contact us for information regarding a discount on a select amplifier kit when purchased together.
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Product History:

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Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 90 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 165 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power @ 1 ohm Not Stable
Bridged RMS Power Not Specified
Peak Power Output 360 watts x 2 channels
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class AB
Number of Channels 4
Total Peak Power Output 720 watts
Total RMS Power Output 660 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size 4 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 ohms
THD at Rated RMS Power 0.01%
Speaker Level Inputs No
Preamp Outputs No
Built-in Crossover Low-pass (LP)
High-pass (HP)
High-Pass Crossover Frequency 55 - 550 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 550 - 55000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 97 dB
Bass Boost 0 - 15 dB
Bass/Gain Remote No
CEA-2006 Compliant Yes
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Manufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Clarion APX490M
Average Customer Rating is 4.0 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.0
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Durability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
March 14, 2011 Clarion APX490M Marine amp
Review by
Brian from Alberta, Canada
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Great product came as describe delivery was prompt and very professional. I would absolutely recommend this vendor.



Thxs Sonic
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January 13, 2011 Works well and no issuse so far
Review by
Charles from Grants Pass, OR
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Installed this Amp 07/22/2010 and used it through last boating season. It does produce medium to high heat, so be sure to install in a location where the is good air circulation. I have my TV, Receiver and PS3 running through this Amp and it all sounds great
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December 7, 2010 Great Amp, Great Price!
Review by
Potty from Bottineau ND
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I bought this amp to install in a boat. I drive 4 speakers with this amp and have plenty of volume with this amp.
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June 3, 2010 ..
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Alex from San Jose, CA
Overall
  • 1.0
Durability
  • 2.0
Value
  • 3.0
Features
  • 3.0
Design
  • 4.0
Usability
  • 3.0
I used to have this sub in my boat but one of the channels is no longer functioning. I have had it for about a year and after about a month one of the channels makes static the whole time. I had to buy a new Amp because of this and i wouldn't recommend this product to another.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Clarion
Model number: APX490M
UPC: 729218016824
Weight: 11.00 lbs
Internal SKU: apx490m
Internal product ID: 11902