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Kenwood KAC-8103D

1000W max. Class D Monoblock Amplifier

4.6

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Newer Model: Kenwood KAC-8105D
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$144.99In Stock
  • Class D Monoblock Amplifier
  • Maximum Output Power: 1000 watts
  • RMS Power Output:
    • 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohms
    • 500 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohms
  • 2 ohm stable
  • Frequency Response: 5 Hz-200 Hz
  • Low-Pass Filter: 50 Hz-200 Hz, 24 dB/Octave
  • Variable Input Sensitivity: 200 mV - 5 V
  • Line Output Terminals for Extension
  • Infrasonic Filter: 15 Hz, 25 Hz, 18 dB/Octave
  • Bass Boost: 0-18 dB
  • Dimensions: 11-1/4" L x 2-1/2" H x 12-1/2" W
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
Product History:
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(newest, current model)
Kenwood KAC-8104D thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KAC-8105D)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KAC-8104D)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood KAC-8103D)
Power Specifications - Full Range Channels
RMS Power @ 4 ohms300 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms500 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 1 ohmNot Stable
Bridged RMS PowerN/A
Peak Power Output1000 watts
Amplifier Specifications
Number of Channels1 - Mono
Total RMS Power Output500 watts
Minimum Impedance Unbridged2 ohms
Minimum Impedance BridgedN/A
THD at Rated RMS Power1%
Speaker Level InputsYes
Preamp OutputsYes
Built-in CrossoverN/A
High-Pass Crossover FrequencyN/A
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency50 - 200 Hz
Subsonic FilterInfrasonic Filter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio85 dB
Channel SeparationN/A
Bass Boost0 - 18 dB
Bass/Gain RemoteNo
Fan CooledN/A
Fuse Rating40A x 1 
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Kenwood KAC-8103D
Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
4.6
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.4
Value
5.0
Features
4.3
Design
4.4
Usability
4.7
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
June 9, 2008 Nice amp
Review by
Tyler from Barre, VT
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My friend has this amp hooked up to his 2 12" kenwoods and it sounds good. The subs are a little under powered but the amp stays cool and is a really nice amp!
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April 23, 2008 Good Value
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Alex from Frostburg, MD
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Great value for what you pay for. I had it to a 12 inch Type R and it bangs. Got the best but for the price its hard to beat.
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January 23, 2008 Great Amp!
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Paul T from Goose Creek, SC
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VERY PLEASED Not one complaint. Amazing amp, exactly what I was looking for. I have a single 12 hooked up at 4 ohms and it sounds great. I highly recommend this, you wont be disapointed at all.
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December 11, 2007 good for price
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Russell from Burnsville, MN
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This amp is great for how much I paid for it. It powers my 10" type R without any problems.
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November 8, 2007
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Trenton from Temple City, CA
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I have this sub powering a 10" dvc 4ohm cerwin-vega sub in a ported enclosure. It really surprised me considering it only requires 8ga wiring. It's got clean sound for such a small design. one thing you have to remember is not to crank up the amp gain. Just once did it shut down because the car audio shop that installed it had cranked it up as well as the bass boost.

I'm going to put a dual kenwood kfc3011 sub system in a ported enclosure and see how it does with that. So far with my single 10", it fills my entire car with steady bass!
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Kenwood
Model number: KAC-8103D
UPC: 019048169983
Weight: 11.00 lbs
Internal SKU: kac8103d
Internal product ID: 8570

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