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Lightning Audio Strike S4.500.1

500 watts, Monoblock Amplifier

4.5

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  • Strike Series 1-Channel Class AB Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 300 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • LED power and protection indicators
  • Chrome Plated Cover
  • Single channel operation
  • Speaker-level inputs
  • Preamp RCA outputs
  • Extruded aluminum convection cooling
  • Pass-through RCA output
  • Adjustble 12dB/octave Crossover
  • Variable high-pass filter (50-250 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • Variable low-pass filter (50-250 Hz, 12 dB/octave)
  • Frequency response: 15-250 Hz
  • Dimensions: 12.25" L x 10.5" W x 2.0" H
  • 4-gauge power and ground leads recommended. Contact us for information regarding a discount on a select amplifier kit when purchased together.
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty
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 PowerNot Bridgeable
Peak Power OutputN/A
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier ClassAB
Number of Channels1 - Mono
Total Peak Power OutputN/A
Total RMS Power Output500 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size4 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged2 ohms
Minimum Impedance BridgedNot Bridgeable
THD at Rated RMS PowerN/A
Speaker Level InputsYes
Preamp Outputs1 pair
Built-in CrossoverLow-pass (LP)
High-pass (HP)
High-Pass Crossover Frequency50 - 250 Hz
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency50 - 250 Hz
Subsonic FilterN/A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio70 dB
Channel Separation50 dB
Bass BoostN/A
Bass/Gain RemoteNo
Fan CooledNo
Fuse Rating30A x 2 
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for Lightning Audio Strike S4.500.1
Average Customer Rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
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Usability
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October 6, 2008 Pretty good
Review by
valarie from lake orion, MI
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this amp is ok, it does the job, i had this amp powering a 10 ich Diricted sub at 2 ohm load and it pushed it good. it did get heat but not for a while but never overheated.
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July 24, 2007 Nice Amp
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Wayne from Moorhead, MN
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I had this amp hooked up to 2 10' Rockford Fosgates and they hit hard. The amp never overheated even when it was installed upside down obviously a no-no, but the amp help up. I was afraid that this amp wouldn't provide enough power to the woofers, but I was completely wrong!
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Lightning Audio
Model number: S4.500.1
Weight: 16.00 lbs
Internal SKU: s45001
Internal product ID: 8732

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