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Nitro BMW-485

1600W Max, 4-Channel Amplifier with Bass Remote

4.1

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  • 1600 watts, 4-channel bridgeable amplifier
  • super high fidelity sound output
  • wired bass remote level control included (see other pictures)
  • built-in full crossover
  • variable low-pass filter: 30-250Hz
  • variable high-pass filter: 50-1,000Hz
  • variable bass boost: 0-18dB
  • variable gain/level control
  • frequency response: 20Hz - 30kHz
  • regulated MOSFET power supply
  • mono bridgeable and stable at 4 ohms
  • soft-delayed remote turn-on
  • high-level and low-level inputs (speaker/RCA)
  • 45° angled speaker and power supply connectors for easy installation
  • adjustable input sensitivity
  • gold plated RCA connectors
  • gold plated power and speaker terminals
  • 2-8 ohm load capacity
  • 3-way protection with LED indicator
  • dual color power and protection LED indicators
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms75 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms100 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power @ 1 ohmNot Stable
Bridged RMS Power200 watts x 2 channels
Peak Power Output1600 watts
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier ClassN/A
Number of Channels4
Total Peak Power OutputN/A
Total RMS Power Output400 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size8 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged2 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged4 ohms
THD at Rated RMS Power0.03%
Speaker Level InputsYes
Preamp OutputsNo
Built-in CrossoverLow-pass (LP)
High-pass (HP)
High-Pass Crossover Frequency50 - 1000 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency30 - 250 Hz
Subsonic FilterN/A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio95 dB
Channel SeparationN/A
Bass Boost0 - 18 dB
Bass/Gain RemoteYes
Fan CooledNo
Fuse Rating25A x 2 
CEA-2006 CompliantNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Nitro BMW-485
Average Customer Rating is 4.1 out of 5 stars:
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Features
4.1
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January 11, 2010 The best for the money
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Landon from Memphis,TN
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The Nitro BMW-485 Amp is the best I have ever owned the sound is great. The Bass kicks HARD plus with a bass remote I had to get it .I definitely would recommend this to anyone.
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February 2, 2009 Nitro BMW-485
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This amp was worth the money and is very durable. I had it put into my 1990 Toyota and it has performed very well. Also, living in New England means very cold temperatures and I was worried about the amp in the trunk but it has performed very well.
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February 19, 2012 BMW-485
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Jay Mack from Chicago,IL
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Nice amp. Does what it's supposed to do. This is my second Nitro amp. I have one complaint and that is that the remote base doesn't work (didn't work on the first one either). Don't know why. Called Sonic's tech support who couldn't resolve the issue either. However, rather than return the amp I decided to keep it because everything else works so well. The base level that the amp is set on gets the job done.
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November 28, 2011 Good amp... a little pricey
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Dan from Bowling Green, Ohio
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Its a good solid amp... has problems with over heating during the summer. Also make sure your trunk is completely rain proof. Some water seeped in and now the amp is ruined.
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October 12, 2010 nitro bmw 485
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tony from clifton, nj
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at first it was find. hard to get a good sound out of it and over heats very easily. i would recommend a good brand amp. you get what you pay for i guess.
the lights look nice but you buy an amp for sound not looks.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Nitro
Model number: BMW-485
UPC: 712950020990
Weight: 14.00 lbs
Internal SKU: bmw485
Internal product ID: 2715

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