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Orion Cobalt CO8001 (CO800.1)

800W Max Monoblock Car Amplifier

4.5

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  • Cobalt Series Monoblock Single-Channel Class A/B Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 300 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 400 watts x 1 chan.
  • Max power output: 800 watts
  • LED power indicators
  • Selectable bass boost (0, 6, 12 dB at 44 Hz)
  • Single channel operation
  • Speaker-level inputs
  • 1 Pair of Preamp RCA outputs
  • Heavy duty aluminum alloy heatsink for optimal heat dissipation
  • RCA level inputs
  • Screw terminals
  • Damping Factor: >150
  • Variable low-pass filter (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Frequency response: 20-30,000 Hz
  • Dimensions: 8-1/8"D x 13-7/16"W x 2-1/8"H
  • 8-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
Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms300 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms400 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 1 ohmNot Stable
Peak Power Output800 watts
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier ClassAB
Number of Channels1 - Mono
Total Peak Power Output800 watts
Total RMS Power Output400 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size8 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged2 ohms
Minimum Impedance BridgedN/A
THD at Rated RMS Power0.9%
Speaker Level InputsYes
Preamp Outputs1 pair
Built-in CrossoverLow-pass (LP)
High-Pass Crossover FrequencyN/A
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency50 - 500 Hz
Subsonic FilterN/A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio80 dB
Channel SeparationN/A
Bass Boost0 - 13 dB
Bass/Gain RemoteYes
Fan CooledNo
Fuse Rating30A x 2 
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderSonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Orion Cobalt CO8001 (CO800.1)
Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
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Value
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Design
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Usability
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September 23, 2011 Best bang for your buck!
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Kevin from SANTA ANA, CA
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Best amp I've owned by far Orion hits your speakers hard but not your wallet thanks to Sonic Electronix!
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July 31, 2011 What you would expect
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i2iot from Jackson ms
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Orion is awesome. Even their bastard brand cobalt is good. It is beating my two 15s. They are kicker K2's or something.
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May 3, 2011 Amp is awesome and it shipped to my door step in 2days
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Chadam from Escondido ca
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The amp was just as described easy to install and pumps juice to my JL W3 now it's time to up grade the sub what do you guys got for a player
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February 25, 2011 Great amplifier, great value
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k.d.dang from Seattle, WA
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Driving a JL 13" flat sub, plenty enough power for me, works great
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February 21, 2011 GREAT AMP
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DON DIESTRO from Plantation, FL
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I purchased this amp with a Polk MM1240DVC and ran it with 10 AWG speaker cables and Monster 4 AWG. Break in on the speaker was about 25 hours with setings all turned off and zeroed out. I turned on the full crossover put the gain up just a touch and set the boost to the middle position. Let me tell you something... This amp sends one of the cleanest signals I have ever heard. The speaker is in a 1.7 Cubic Ft ported box and slams with the volume turned up. One issue that i am having is with the remote control. The dial seems to not do anything, however I think I need to turn the gain all the way up on the amp before i can utilize the switch.
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Orion CO8001Orion Cobalt CO8001 (CO800.1)$149.99

Product Summary

Manufacturer: Orion
Model number: CO8001
UPC: 093207060977
Weight: 10.00 lbs
Internal SKU: 09-co8001
Internal product ID: 18885

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