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Kenwood eXcelon X501-1

1000W Max X-Series 2-Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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• 300 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms
• 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms
• Total Peak Power: 1000 Watts
• CEA-2006 Compliant
• Variable low-pass filter: 50 - 200Hz, 24 dB/octave
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +18 dB bass boost at 40Hz
• Speaker-level (high-level) inputs

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Kenwood Excelon X502-1

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Product Highlights


• 300 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohms
• 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohms
• Total Peak Power: 1000 Watts
• CEA-2006 Compliant
• Variable low-pass filter: 50 - 200Hz, 24 dB/octave
• Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +18 dB bass boost at 40Hz
• Speaker-level (high-level) inputs

Description


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General Features:

  • Kenwood eXcelon X-Series X501-1
  • Class-D 2-Ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohms: 300 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohms: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • Total power output: 1000 watts
  • CEA-2006 Compliant Amplifier
  • Pulse Width Modulated MOSFET power supply
  • Mono channel operation
  • 3-way protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and speaker short protection)
  • Input sensitivity:
    • Low level: 4V-12V
    • High level: 0.2V-5V
  • Frequency Response: 20 - 200 Hz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.5%
  • Signal to Noise Ration: 85dB
  • Variable low-pass filter: 50 - 200Hz, 12 dB/octave
  • Variable Bass Boost: 0 to +18 dB bass boost at 40Hz
  • 4 gauge power and ground wiring is recommended for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits from our website when purchased together with this amplifier. Click Here for our contact information.
  • Dimensions: 6 11/16"W x 7 3/8"L x 2 3/16"H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty
Check out the X501-1 Owner's Manual

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
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(previous model, replaced by Kenwood Excelon X502-1)

Specifications & Details


Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
300 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
500 watts x 1 channel
Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
Peak Power @ 4 ohm
600 watts x 1 channel
Peak Power @ 2 ohms
1000 watts x 1 channel
Amplifier Specifications
Amplifier Class
D
Number of Channels
1 - Mono
Total Peak Power Output
1000 watts
Total RMS Power Output
500 watts
THD at Rated RMS Power
<0.5%
Speaker Level Inputs
Optional (Requires Accessory Adapter)
Built-in Crossover
Low-Pass (LP)
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency
50 - 200 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
85 dB
Bass Boost
0 - 18 dB
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

X501-1

Weight:

2.87lbs

Internal SKU:

x5011

Internal Product ID:

108643

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Nice 1 channel amp

Bought this amp to push 1 10" NVX sub in my ram 1500. It pushes the sub with plenty of power. Very compact, so it fits nicely under my seat. Good amp that doesn't break the bank.

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