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MB Quart ONX4.80/500

980W RMS ONYX Series 5-Channel Amplifier (ONX-4.80/500)

  • 4.3

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I was lost trying to shop for my boyfriends Christmas gift. He requested an amp & I found it on Sonic Electronix, I put the order in and IT ARRIVED THE DAY AFTER I ORDERED! I was so satified, the notification emails kept me at ease. And my boyfriend loved his gift!

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Success is a Measurement of Quality and Power

The success of any car audio amplifier depends on system quality and construction, ease of installation and configuration, and sound enhancing features. MB Quart engineers built the all new Onyx series amplifiers from the ground up to be an affordable amplifier with the audiophile and performance enthusiast in mind. This series is composed of value-packed class A/B amplifiers that boast affordability without sacrifice to power or quality. All Onyx Amplifiers come clothed in a beautiful new age piano black finish which accents interiors and brings a whole new level of sophistication to swallow. To match, the line of Onyx Speakers shows off the same piano black finish applied to their polypropylene cone woofers. It’s a perfect match every time.

Speaking of features, Onyx amplifiers bring the full tuning spectrum to your fingertips with variable high-pass, low-pass and subsonic filters built-in. To increase endurance, MB Quart designed Onyx amplifiers with military grade printed circuit boards and built-in system diagnostics that keep these amps running strong. High speed MOSFET output devices are used in the power supply to give you the best watts-per-dollar ratio. It’s not hard to see how success has been written all over these amplifiers, though with a piano finish that looks that good, we know you will be staring.

  • ONYX Series 5-Channel Class A/B Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 60 watts x 4 chan. + 250 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 120 watts x 4 chan. + 375 watts x 1 chan.
    • 1 ohm: 500 watts x 1 chan. (5th Channel Only)
    • Bridged, 4 ohms: 240 watts x 2 chan. (Channels 1-4)
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • MOSFET PWM power supply
  • Wired remote bass level control included
  • LED power indicators shows when turned on
  • LED Protection indicators show high voltage, low voltage, short circuit, hard clip, over heating, or DC fault condition
  • Adjustable Bass EQ (0-10 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)
  • 4-way protection (DC, short, thermal, and overload)
  • 3 sets of RCA inputs
  • 5 channel operation
  • Heavy duty aluminum alloy heatsink for extreme heat dissipation
  • Silver-plated RCA level inputs
  • Silver-plated screw terminals
  • Variable high-pass filter (10-15,000 Hz)
  • Variable low-pass filter (30-150 Hz)
  • Frequency response: 10-25,000 Hz
  • Damping Factor: >180
  • Signal-to-noise: >92dB
  • THD: 0.05%
  • Channel separation: >80dB
  • Variable input level control: 0.2V-6V
  • Fuse size: External 120 amp
  • Dimensions: 22"L x 9"W x 2-1/2"H
  • 2-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 Manufacturer's warranty
Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 60 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 120 watts x 4 channels
Bridged RMS Power 240 watts x 2 channels
Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 250 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 375 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 1 ohm 500 watts x 1 channels
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class AB
Number of Channels 5
Total RMS Power Output 980 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size 2 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 1 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)
High-Pass Crossover Frequency 10 - 15,000 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 30 - 150 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio >92 dB
Channel Separation >80 dB
Bass Boost 0 - 10 dB
Bass/Gain Remote Yes
Fan Cooled No
Fuse Rating 120A x 1 
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 MB Quart ONX4.80/500
Average Customer Rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.3
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  • 4.6
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April 4, 2011 Great amp
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Brett from Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
This was my first 5 channel amp and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it did the job. It looks fantastic and delivered all the power I required to the rest of the system flawlessly. Tuning was simple and the standard operating temp was unbelievably chilled, it was below every other amp I've owned before.
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March 27, 2011 Overall Good 5 Channel
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Review by
Steve from Tulsa, Ok
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
Currently have this installed with 2 pairs of MB Quart 6 x8 components and 2 Boston Acoustic 10.5lf Pro subs. The front and rear channels have a lot of power and overall the amp has a lot of features.



However, the 5th channel lacks a bit, however acceptable for my listening levels. I have the 2 Ohm 10.5s in parallel so I'm presenting the amp with 1 Ohm. That was one of the reasons I bought this amp as it was 1 Ohm stable. The 10.5s just require a lot of power to get them to stand out, previously I had them paired with 1000watts at 1 Ohm and that was a good match.



I would have to say though now that I'm older, this is a perfect one amp solution for someone looking to have a single amp driving everything. Has a load of crossover and tuning options, the bass control works great as well. Just don't expect it to drive monster sub woofer loads. Would I buy again for a standard car audio system with great sound quality, yes! Would I buy it for a competition system or at least one over the top, no.
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January 15, 2013 Cheap
Review by
Allen from Oakland, ca
Overall
  • 2.0
Durability
  • 4.0
Value
  • 4.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 3.0
Usability
  • 4.0
Cheap product with cheap quality. Clarity is not very good. The good thing is that it never shut off.
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September 26, 2012 Powerful
Review by
Kalob from Driftwood, TX
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
This was my first five channel amp. Before, i had un-amped pioneer door speakers and 2 L5 15's hooked to a brutus 2400w. When i put the onyx amp in, my door speakers were noticeably way louder/clearer, and the fifth channel is said to put out 500 watts max on this onyx amp, but pushed the hell out of my 15's. Sounds louder and better than the 2400 watt amp. The MB Quart is a great amp, with no extra batteries or big 3 upgrade, my lights still don't dim from this amp turned 3/4 of the way up.
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August 4, 2012 Great amp!!!
Review by
Alvin from New Orleans, Louisiana
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
I'm a former Pro installer..now its just a hobby! I installed this amp into a relatives old school Monte Carlo a few months ago! This amp really impressed me with its clarity and output! I installed it on two Polk 5x7s, a set of Polk MoMo 6.5 components and tweeters...with the fifth channel powering a JL 10in. sub! This amp really puts out some very loud and crystal clear highs and Mids! I will also tell you, I didn't think that little ten would be heard in that big trunk...I WAS WRONG!!! This amp is really pushing that sub! You can really feel the bass!
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: MB Quart
Model number: ONX4.80/500
UPC: 806576217015
Weight: 19.00 lbs
Internal SKU: onx480500
Internal product ID: 23876