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1000 watt Class D MOSFET Power Amplifier • Cast Aluminum Heat Sink w/Sandblast Finish • Blue Logo Triangle Power Indicator

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1000 watt Class D MOSFET Power Amplifier • Cast Aluminum Heat Sink w/Sandblast Finish • Blue Logo Triangle Power Indicator

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With a maximum power rating of 1,000 watts, the KAC-8101D is perfect for powering subwoofers. Its 200 watt x 1 Class D power amp uses digital switching to amplify audio signals, for highly efficient power with far less heat. Selectable bass boost, a variable low-pass electronic crossover, and a selectable infrasonic filter give you tremendous installation flexibility. Also included are a Dynamic Expander circuit, speaker level inputs, and a Quiet Turn-On circuit.
  • MonoBlock Class D Operation
  • Cast Aluminum Heat Sink: with Sandblast Finish
  • Power Indicator: Blue Logo Triangle
  • Maximum Output Power: 1000 Watts
  • RMS Power Output at 2 Ohm: at 14.4V (100Hz, 0.5% THD): 400 Watts x 1
  • RMS Power Output at 4 Ohm,:at 14.4V (20Hz 200Hz, 0.5% THD): 200 Watts x 1
  • Ground Isolation Circuit
  • Quiet Turn On
  • RCA Audio Inputs: Gold Plated
  • RCA Line Outputs: Gold Plated
  • Selectable Infrasonic Filter: Off/15/25Hz, 18dB per Octave
  • Speaker Connectors: Gold Plated, Screw Type
  • Speaker Level Input Terminals: Plug Type
  • Variable Low Pass Electronic Crossover: 50Hz-200Hz, 18dB per Octave
  • Bass Boost: Off/+12dB (90Hz)
  • 2-Ohm Stable
  • Copper Shielded EE Core Transformer
  • Noise Supression Filter: Large Toroidal
  • Power Input Terminals: Gold Plated, Large Screw Type
  • Power MOSFET Switching Power Supply
  • Power Supply Fuse: 40A
  • Secondary Capacitors: 2 Large
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Product history:

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(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)

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Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

KAC-8101D

Weight:

18.00lbs

Internal SKU:

kac8101d

Internal Product ID:

428

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Great

I would recommend this product for anyone who cant afford something more expensive. It gives out great sound, and really pushes my audiobahn 15" sub. This is a great amp for the price!

By Joe on April 11, 2005

6 found this helpful


Heavy bass

The amp is super reliable...thumps my 12" SVC pioneer sub....thinking of getting a second sub cz the amp can handle it....

By Anonymous on March 17, 2019

3 found this helpful


Powerful amplifier

I would definately reccomend the amp its very powerful had to put the bass boost off...no fan noise and doesnt overheat....tearing my 8" cant wait to get a 12"...no cons

By Anonymous on February 9, 2019

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By Anonymous Shopper on October 5, 2023

2 found this helpful


AMAZING AMP.....

This amp has the cleanest sound of any i have ever heard. It is very powerful and i'd recommend it to anybody wanting extremely clean crisp deep bass!!!!!!!

By BEST on March 15, 2012

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