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640W RMS, Class A/B 4-Channel Discus Series Amplifier (DSC480)

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Discus Series 4-Channel Class AB Car Amplifier • 80W x 4 Chan. @ 4 Ohms • 160W x 4 Chan. @ 2 Ohms • 320W x 2 Chan. @ 4 Ohms • Preamp RCA Outputs • Switchable 2-Channel/4-Channel Input Modes

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Discus Series 4-Channel Class AB Car Amplifier • 80W x 4 Chan. @ 4 Ohms • 160W x 4 Chan. @ 2 Ohms • 320W x 2 Chan. @ 4 Ohms • Preamp RCA Outputs • Switchable 2-Channel/4-Channel Input Modes

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  • Discus Series 4-Channel Class AB Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 80 watts x 4 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 160 watts x 4 chan.
    • Bridged, 4 ohms: 320 watts x 2 chan.
  • PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) MOSFET power supply
  • Remote bass level input (remote level control sold separately)
  • LED power and protection indicators
  • Tuned Bass EQ (0-9 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)
  • Bridgeable operation
  • Soft start sound
  • Preamp RCA outputs
  • DC, short, thermal, and overload protection circuitry
  • Unbalanced RCA inputs
  • Switchable 2-channel/4-channel input modes
  • Damping Factor: >180
  • Variable input level control: 0.2V-0.6V
  • Variable high-pass filter (10-1200 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
  • Variable low-pass filter (30-150 Hz, 24 dB/octave)
  • Frequency response: 10-20000 Hz
  • Dimensions: 14.17"L x 9.45"W x 2.7"H
  • 4-gauge power and ground wiring is required for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits when purchased together with this amplifier.
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Specifications & Details


Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
80 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
160 watts x 4 channel
Bridged RMS Power
320 watts x 2 channel
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class
A/B
Number of Channels
4-Channel
Total RMS Power Output
640 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size
4 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged
2 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged
4 ohms
THD at Rated RMS Power
0.05%
Speaker Level Inputs
No
Preamp Outputs
1 pair
Built-in Crossover
Low-Pass (LP)
High-Pass (HP)
Full (AP)
High-Pass Crossover Frequency
10 - 1200 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency
30 - 150 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
92 dB
Channel Separation
80 dB
Bass Boost
0 - 9 dB
Remote bass/level controller
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Fuse Rating
30A x 2 
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

DSC-480

Weight:

12.00lbs

Internal SKU:

dsc480

Internal Product ID:

13498

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Customer Ratings & Reviews



5 star
76%
4 star
24%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.8
Value
5
Features
4.7
Design
4.6
Usability
4.6

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Great amp

Does rated power, Using it in a daily driver that does over 148+ on the 2010 TL on music. Vocals sound crisp and clean. Mid bass is smooth and does not distort(you must do all the tuning yourself of course, i left my amps settings flat besides slightly adjusting gain and used my decks cross overs and frequency controls to achieve best sound)

Great amp for the money, doesn't get hot unless you allow allot of bass through to the speakers.

By jacobbz on November 17, 2010

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MB Quart DSC 480

i would recommend this product to anyone looking for a 4 channel amp. i use it with 6.5" eclipse speakers and components along with a directed amp for my 10" sub woofer. i originally had an eclipse 4 channel that didn't work well and i had to kill the car and start it up again to get the amp to work again. after switching to the MB Quart i have more clear and if desired more volume than the eclipse was providing. i think it is a great deal for the money. my only problem with it is the design, i store it under the seat and it sticks out into the area where my backseat passengers have to have their feet on it, normally not much of an issue, they are quite durable, but there are connections that make it a bit less desired. i combated that issue by placing the all weather mat over part of the amp and covering the connections.

By Tom on February 10, 2009

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found this helpful.

Great Amp

This is a great amp for the money, I replaced a low end 5 Channel amp. I'm running 4 Focal 5X8 speakers (4 ohm) in high bypass mode and they sound great. The amp gets a little warm, but nothing to be concerned about. I would definitely recommend this amp, you will not be disappointed. Not the high end/cost of others, but you will be hard pressed to find a better value for the money. As an added bonus, it looks great.

By Joe on October 29, 2010

8

found this helpful.

Awesome-Sauce

All i can say is that like you, I searched and searched for a decent amp at about $150. This thing is way better than the money I paid. It's amazing!! The sound quality is crisp and clear (tested at 10,000Khz - 22Hz, running 4Ga wire). It never gets hot as I push it around mid-range on all settings. Bass with a single 10" subwoofer is excellent. I have a Scion xB and it really fills the box nicely. I also have it pushing a 6 1/2 component system, which also is awesome-sauce. Trust me people, I looked all over the place for a deal (steal) and THIS IS IT!!!

By JKDMeerkat on November 21, 2010

7

found this helpful.

good deal

have not had any problems with this amp. I have it wired to mb quartz components and mb quartz 3 way speakers in my 2010 corolla. It works great and everything is clearer than before. that and the price on this amp makes it a good deal

By Chris on October 4, 2010

7

found this helpful.

solid amp

I love the way this amp pumps out the low end bass, however this beast is super power hungery!!! You'll need a high end Alt on your car, at least 120 amps or better to see this amps full output. If you plan to upgrade your cars electrical system this amp will blow your mind! It is well worth the money and I will buy again.

By christopher on November 16, 2010

5

found this helpful.

Good amp

Good amp for money and will push what you want.

By Marshall on April 19, 2011

4

found this helpful.

works well

I got this amp 6 months ago, its driving one 10" Kicker CVR, and a pair of components up front. The components are 6.5" Alpine type-x reference speakers. with a Kenwood KDC-x794 as the headunit.

My first impression of the amp, looks good, simple and the price was right. I can't say that its necessarily the amp, but I will say that I expected the system to be a little louder.

That said, the system sounds great...good balance with rich sound. the amp has never gone into protect or anything and has always worked as it should.

They say power is power...so I would be interested to see if a more expensive amp with the same rating sounded louder/better...meaning im curious as to if the amp puts out what they say it does.

All in all im pleased with the purchase

By Kyle on November 17, 2010

5

found this helpful.

Best 4 channel for the price!

Have this running Kappa 6x9's and an RE Audio RE10 and sounds wonderful. Was previously running the kappa's with a 2 channel pioneer amp, with costs exactly the same from this site, but sounds much better! The amp is easy to use and has all the option I needed. Like others have said, it does run a bit warm, but no problems so far in these few months.

By SlayerX on November 1, 2010

4

found this helpful.

Great deal

Got this amp for two sets of Mb separates and it does a great job runs cool no problems so far would recommend this amp. Very clean sound.

By hunter on September 21, 2010

5

found this helpful.

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