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450W RMS Class D Mono Amplifier • Bass Remote Included • Low Pass, Subsonic Filters • Adjustable Level Controls • 0 - 18 dB Bass Boost • 450W RMS @ 1 Ohm

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450W RMS Class D Mono Amplifier • Bass Remote Included • Low Pass, Subsonic Filters • Adjustable Level Controls • 0 - 18 dB Bass Boost • 450W RMS @ 1 Ohm

Description


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  • 450 Watt D-Class Monoblock Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 200 watts x 4 Ohm
    • 300 watts x 2 Ohm
    • 450 watts x 1 Ohm
  • Power, Diagnostoc, and Overheat LED Indicators
  • Soft Start
  • Ultra-Fi MOSFETs
  • Damping Factor: >250
  • DC, Short, Thermal and Overload Protection
  • MOSFET PWM Power Supply
  • Lowpass Filter (30 - 120 HZ 12/24 dB/Oct)
  • Subsonic Filter (15 - 50 Hz)
  • 0 - 18 dB Bass Boost
  • 1 Pair RCA Inputs
  • Adjustable Level Control: 0.2V - 6V
  • Bass remote included
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

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Specifications & Details


Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
200 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
300 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 1 ohm
450 watts x 1 channel
Bridged RMS Power
Not Bridgeable
Amplifier Specifications
Number of Channels
1 - Mono
Total RMS Power Output
450 watts
Minimum Impedance Unbridged
1 ohm
Minimum Impedance Bridged
Not Bridgeable
THD at Rated RMS Power
0.08%
Speaker Level Inputs
No
Preamp Outputs
No
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
96 dB
Bass Boost
0 - 18 dB
Remote bass/level controller
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Fuse Rating
25A x 2 

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

MERLIN

Weight:

10.00lbs

Internal SKU:

merlin

Internal Product ID:

3120

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Value
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Features
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Design
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Usability
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Respectable amp for the price

This amp is pushing a single JL 10w1v2 rated to handle 150watts rms in a sealed box, with a Pioneer headunit (Hi-Volt RCA output) providing the signal. So far, here are my impressions with this amp -

The amp is suprisingly heavy, with easy to access controls and hookups - adjustments are relatively easy, with all the dials (except the gain) having detents to allow you to easily tweak each setting just a tad until you find your sweet spot.

Overall sound quality is good, but not outstanding. At moderate listening levels, the bass is tight and well-controlled - crank the volume, and add a healthy dose of bass-boost, you get some serious thump. However, with the bass boost backed down, I'm left wondering where the bass is. I'm actually pretty suprised by this; I have to keep the bass boost turned up at least 20% for the sub to really have much response at all.

As far as durability, I'll have to wait and see on that one. (Haven't had the amp very long yet.)

Overall, a good buy; reasonably solid performance at an amazing price.

By Jeffrey on March 29, 2005

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