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Kole Audio KX1-5500D

5500W Max, KX Series Class D Monoblock Amplifier

4.8

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The product on this page is discontinued, but there is a newer model available:
Newer Model: Kole Audio TRAX1-5500D (TRAX 1-5500D)
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$249.99In Stock
  • KX Series Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 1700 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 2500 watts x 1 chan.
    • 1 ohm: 3200 watts x 1 chan.
  • Max power output: 5500 watts x 1 chan.
  • Fully regulated PWM MOSFET power supply
  • Wired remote bass level control included
  • LED power and protection indicators
  • Tuned Bass EQ (0-18 dB bass boost at 45 Hz)
  • High speed digital circuitry
  • Bridging synchronization capable
  • Preamp RCA outputs
  • 4-way Protection circuitry
  • System distress indicator
  • 1 ohm Stable
  • Nickel-plated screw terminals
  • Variable low-pass filter (50-150 Hz)
  • Subsonic Filter (60-200 Hz)
  • Frequency response: 15-150 Hz
  • Dimensions: 17.5"L x 11.7"W x 2.2"H
  • 4/8-gauge power and ground leads recommended. Contact us for information regarding a discount on a select amplifier kit when purchased together.
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Product History:
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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Kole Audio TRAX1-5500D (TRAX 1-5500D))
Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms1700 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms2500 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 1 ohm3200 watts x 1 channel
Bridged RMS PowerNot Bridgeable
Peak Power Output5500 watts x 1 channel
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier ClassD
Number of Channels1 - Mono
Total Peak Power Output5500 watts
Total RMS Power Output3200 watts
Minimum Impedance Unbridged1 ohms
Minimum Impedance BridgedNot Bridgeable
THD at Rated RMS Power.5%
Speaker Level InputsNo
Preamp Outputs1 pair
Built-in CrossoverLow-pass (LP)
High-Pass Crossover FrequencyN/A
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency50 - 150 Hz
Subsonic Filter15 - 40 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio100 dB
Channel SeparationN/A
Bass Boost0 - 18 dB
Bass/Gain RemoteYes
Fan CooledNo
Fuse Rating30A x 5 
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Kole Audio KX1-5500D
Average Customer Rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.8
Design
4.8
Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
July 10, 2008 Beastly
Review by
Dustin from Hillsdale, IL
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This amp is a beast. It rocks the crap out of my two alpine type x's. This is a beast of an amp at a great price.
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April 23, 2008 LOUD
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Ryan from Blountsville, AL
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I got this @ half volume on two SSL C12SL's and OMG! this thing is Stupid Loud. and clear to boot!
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February 1, 2008 power
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mike from South Easton, MA
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This thing puts out so much power It's incredible. Enough to power THREE Pioneer Premier TS-W3001D2 and still have some.
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January 24, 2008 f***in bad a** amp
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Justo from Woodlake, CA
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I tried to find the perfect amp and this is it. I have one pushing 2 audiobahn immortal twelves and it rocks the heck out of them. I have it running at half rms power at 1 ohm. it sound great and planning on getting another. one for each sub.
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September 28, 2007 dont sleep on kole audio
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CHARLES from MERIDEN, CT
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the kole 5500 d is nasty .i have 4 18 inch ma audios the 1800 series .the amp is running at 2 ohms and its ridiculous how this thing makes my woofers move i went to a spl comp and got 163.8 nice for a drive around car in a 1991 honda crx si please dont let any one tell you this amp is trash because its not i put my hifonics collosus xx 3200 watt to the side for this kole.......
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kole Audio
Model number: KX1-5500D
UPC: 709483025103
Weight: 18.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kx15500d
Internal product ID: 8415

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