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JL Audio XD500/3

500W, Three-Channel Class D XD Series System Car Amplifier

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Quality, Efficiency, and Convenience with JL Audio XD Amplifiers

JL Audio's XD500/3 3-channel XD series amplifier encompasses high quality at an affordable price. When JL Audio sets out to make an affordable amplifier the one thing that you can bet they will not do is compromise on quality and performance. XD amplifiers feature NexD Class D Technology, that reduces distortion and increases efficiency. The use of an Advanced Rollback Protection system will allow the XD amplifiers to maintain both thermal and low-impedance protection by either limiting available peak voltage when overheating or rolling back peak voltage when low impedance is presented at the outputs. In order to minimize engine whine or alternator noise, XD amplifiers feature differential-balanced inputs that eliminate voltage sensitivity between one input terminal and ground thus reducing the occurrence of interference. Apart from all these great technologies, XD amplifiers also feature a relatively small chassis, making them easily mountable in any vehicle without extraneous hassle. When looking for a space-saving amplifier loaded with the latest technologies and unsurpassed quality and performance, then look no further than JL Audio's XD series car amplifiers.

  • XD Series 3-Channel Class D Car Amplifier
  • Channels 1 & 2 RMS Power Rating (14.4V):
    • 4 ohms: 75 watts x 2 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 100 watts x 2 chan.
    • Bridged 8 ohms: 150 watts x 1 chan.
    • Bridged 4 ohms: 200 watts x 1 chan.
  • Subwoofer Channel RMS Power Rating (14.4V):
    • 4 ohms: 180 watts x 1 chan.
    • 3 ohms: 240 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 300 watts x 1 chan.
  • Channels 1 & 2 RMS Power Rating (12.5V):
    • 4 ohms: 60 watts x 2 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 90 watts x 2 chan.
    • Bridged 8 ohms: 120 watts x 1 chan.
    • Bridged 4 ohms: 180 watts x 1 chan.
  • Subwoofer Channel RMS Power Rating (12.5V):
    • 4 ohms: 180 watts x 1 chan.
    • 3 ohms: 240 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 300 watts x 1 chan.
  • Unregulated MOSFET switching type power supply
  • NexD Ultra-High Speed Class D topology
  • Wired JL Audio HD-RLC remote level control sold separately
  • LED power (green) and protect (red/yellow) indicators
  • State-of-the-art microelectronic components
  • 3/2 channel operation
  • Advanced Thermal Rollback System completely eliminates annoying thermal shut-down events
  • Studio-grade signal processing with fully variable crossover filters
  • Extruded aluminum alloy system setting security cover
  • Total amplifier efficiencies exceeding 80%
  • Noise-killing, highly flexible differential-balanced inputs
  • Preamp RCA outputs to daisy chain multiple amps
  • Dual speaker terminals simplify speaker installation
  • 3-Way System Protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and speaker short protection)
  • Heavy duty compact unitary cast alloy heat sink for extreme heat dissipation
  • Silver-plated RCA level inputs
  • Silver-plated screw terminals
  • Input sensitivity:
    • Level: 100mV-4V
  • Variable high-pass filter (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave Butterworth)
  • Variable low-pass filter (50-500 Hz, 12 dB/octave Butterworth or 24 dB/octave Linkwitz-Riley)
  • Damping factor: >120 @ 4 ohms / 50Hz, >60 @ 2 ohms / 50Hz
  • Frequency response: 12-22000 Hz(Main Channel), 10-1000 Hz (Subwoofer Channel)
  • Dimensions: 10-1/4"L x 7-1/16"W x 2-1/16"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 Sonic Electronix warranty
Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 75 watts x 2 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 100 watts x 2 channels
RMS Power @ 1 ohm Not Stable
Bridged RMS Power 200 watts x 1 channels
Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms 180 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 2 ohms 300 watts x 1 channels
RMS Power @ 1 ohm Not Stable
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class D
Number of Channels 3
Total RMS Power Output 500 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size 4 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged 2 ohms
Minimum Impedance Bridged 4 ohms
Speaker Level Inputs No
Preamp Outputs 1 pair
Built-in Crossover Low-pass (LP)
High-pass (HP)
High-Pass Crossover Frequency 50 - 500 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency 50 - 500 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 104 dB
Bass/Gain Remote Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Fan Cooled No
Fuse Rating 50A X 1 In-Line Fuse
CEA-2006 Compliant No
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Sonic Electronix
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September 11, 2012 Big power in small form factor
Review by
Robert from Delray Beach, FL
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  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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  • 5.0
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This is my first JL amp and I am thoroughly impressed! This little amp is excellent - delivers good clean power while being very tiny and accepting of 4awg power/ground.



I'd recommend this amp to anyone.. I'm using it to power my front stage as well as a 10" sealed sub.
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December 8, 2011 Small but packs a big punch
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Size does not matter anymore. Small but mean. I combine this with JL C3 650 and wx12 in my Scion TC. The amp sounds great. JL has made me a believer. This amp power is under rated. I'm thinking of trying a 12W0v3 or a 12W3v3. I would buy again.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: JL Audio
Model number: XD500/3
UPC: 699440982672
Weight: 5.76 lbs
Internal SKU: xd5003
Internal product ID: 33522