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Boss CH850M

850W Max, Chaos Series Monoblock Amplifier (CH-850M)

4.6

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The product on this page is discontinued, but there is a newer model available:
Newer Model: Boss CX1100M
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$64.99In Stock
  • 850 watts Max, Class A/B Monoblock Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 200 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 400 watts x 1 chan. approx.
  • MOSFET Power Supply
  • Frequency Response: 9 - 50,000 Hz
  • Heavy-duty Aluminum Alloy Heatsink
  • Nickel Plated RCA and Speaker Level Inputs
  • Remote Turn-on/Turn-off Circuit
  • Variable Low Pass Crossover
  • Soft Turn-on Circuit
  • Thermal and Speaker Short Protection
  • 8 Gauge Minimum Power/Ground Leads
  • 0 - 18 dB Bass Boost
  • Bass Boost Remote Control
  • Dimensions: 9 3/4"L x 11 3/4"W x 2 11/16"H
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Product History:
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Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms200 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms400 watts x 1 chan. approx.
RMS Power @ 1 ohmNot Stable
Bridged RMS PowerNot Bridgeable
Peak Power Output850 watts
Amplifier Specifications
Number of Channels1 - Mono
Total RMS Power Output200 watts
Minimum Impedance Unbridged2 ohms
Minimum Impedance BridgedNot Bridgeable
THD at Rated RMS Power.01%
Speaker Level InputsYes
Preamp OutputsNo
Built-in CrossoverN/A
High-Pass Crossover FrequencyN/A
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency35 - 160 Hz
Subsonic FilterN/A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio103 dB
Channel Separation90 dB
Bass Boost0 - 18 dB
Bass/Gain RemoteYes
Fan CooledN/A
Fuse Rating25A
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Boss CH850M
Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.6
Value
4.8
Features
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Design
3.8
Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
December 8, 2007 Great Cost/Performance
Review by
Frank from Harpursville, NY
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I recently revamped my audio system in my explorer and didn't want to break the bank doing it seeing how I don't plan on keeping my truck for much longer. I bought this amp just with the hope that it would give me a little extra thump by replacing my pretty much blown Eclipse amp. I have this wired up to a single 12" Polk Audio sub in a sealed box and surprisingly it sounds just as a good, if not better than my Eclipse did when it was brand new, for a huge fraction of a cost. I also replaced all my speakers and I'm blown away by the clarity of this stereo system that totaled $160 shipped. A friend of mine has the exact sub as I do in a sealed box in an altima, powered by a kicker amp and paired with 4 kicker 6x8's all around and our systems rival each other in both hard hitting bass, and clarity. Amazing surprise I must say...
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October 12, 2007 Great amp for the price
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John from Columbus, GA
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I bought this amp thinking i would get by with it for awhile till i could afford better, But man was i wrong this amp is pushing what it says its pushing. I have one Pioneer 12" hooked to this amp and it pushes it at its 250w rms no problem. If you want a great amp for the price i would suggest getting this amp. And By the way sonic has nice fast shipping and GREAT Customer support
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August 8, 2007 boss ch850m
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mike from Brahambraham, MT
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i had this amp powering a dub200 in a 1.67cf sealed box and... wow. it did a great job hitting anything 20hz to 120. usually went into protection mode momentarily after about an hour and a half beating on it. i was surprised to read the last review and see that it really does hit 400@2. even the manual lists 400@2 as a max power. wonderful features, great versatility, but don't forget an electronic crossover for the best results. great amp for the money hands down. it's now happily powering 2 10" infinity references in a 2006 silverado crew cab.
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July 12, 2007 good bang for the buck
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Damon from Layton, UT
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I have this wired up to my MTX 7500 15" dual voice coil at 4 ohms, wired up to 2 Ohms. I used a volt meter to measure it to make sure it produced 400watts at 2 ohms. And it does, Yes on huge notes the power protect flashes lightly, but my sub still hits hard as hell. If you are looking for a beginner amp I recommend BOSS they have the best bang for the buck. The downfalls are you have to turn up the bass boost. If your looking for a great amp i would recommend MTX or Kicker they really do have great amps, some of the best i have ever heard.

Don't listen to the other guy, your not suppose to look for amps by their max rating, you are suppose to look by the RMS rating or continus power rating. This amp according to my 100$ volt meter measures up to what it says.
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March 3, 2007 you get what you pay for
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jason from Canyon Country, CA
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I have this amp powering 2 pioneer 12 inch subs and it lags in the power department. It is rated at MAX 850W but it only produces max power when wired at abnormally high Ohms. It is a good starter amp but if you really want to hear the BASS invest in something stronger
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Boss
Model number: CH850M
UPC: 791489103961
Weight: 10.00 lbs
Internal SKU: ch850m
Internal product ID: 6870
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