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Universal gear includes car amplifiers, subs, and other products that do not install in a specific location or require fitment to integrate with a vehicle.

Universal-Fit Audio for 1971 Triumph Spitfire

When thinking of universal gear, we consider products like a car amp that gives more power to your speakers or subs, cell phone chargers, equalizers and sound processors, rear-seat entertainment and video monitors, as well as dash cameras.

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Rockford Fosgate Power T500-1bdCP

500W RMS Class BD Power Series Monoblock Car Amplifier

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500W RMS Class BD Power Series Monoblock Car Amplifier

• 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 500 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 500 watts
• Class BD 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Rockford Fosgate Power T1000-4AD

1000W RMS Class AD Power Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

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1000W RMS Class AD Power Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

• 250 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 500 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class AD 1 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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• 250 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 500 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class AD 1 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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NVX XCA2004

1400W RMS Class D XC-Series 4-Channel Korean Competition Amplifier

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1400W RMS Class D XC-Series 4-Channel Korean Competition Amplifier

• 200 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 350 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 700 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1400 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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Kenwood eXcelon XR901-5

900W RMS Class D eXcelon Reference Series 5-Channel Car Amplifier with Bass Remote (Hi-Res Audio Certified)

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900W RMS Class D eXcelon Reference Series 5-Channel Car Amplifier with Bass Remote (Hi-Res Audio Certified)

• 60 watts x 4 channel + 400 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 75 watts x 4 channel + 600 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 150 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm + 600 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 900 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier

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AudioControl EPIC500

500W RMS Class D Epic Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

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500W RMS Class D Epic Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 250 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 350 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 500 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel (strapped) @ 2 ohm bridged
• Total RMS Power: 500 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Hertz SP 1.900

1000W RMS Class D SPL Show Series Monoblock Car, Motorcycle, Marine, and Powersports Amplifier

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1000W RMS Class D SPL Show Series Monoblock Car, Motorcycle, Marine, and Powersports Amplifier

• 600 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Sound Extreme by ECOXGEAR SEI-AMP30041

300W RMS Class D 4 Channel High Definition Marine and Powersports Amplifier

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300W RMS Class D 4 Channel High Definition Marine and Powersports Amplifier

• 75 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• Bridged: 150 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Class D 4 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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• 75 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• Bridged: 150 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Class D 4 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

Sundown Audio SFB-1000D (A-SFBV21000)

1000W RMS Class D SFB Series Monoblock Car Amplifier

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1000W RMS Class D SFB Series Monoblock Car Amplifier

• 500 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 850 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Sundown Audio SIA-1250D (A-SIA1250)

1250W RMS Class D SIA Series Monoblock Car Amplifier

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1250W RMS Class D SIA Series Monoblock Car Amplifier

• 800 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 1250 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 1250 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1250 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Hifonics Brutus BRL3000.1

3000W RMS Class D Brutus BRL Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

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3000W RMS Class D Brutus BRL Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 1300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 2000 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 3000 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 3000 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Kenwood eXcelon X303-4 (Like New (Open Box))

600W Peak (300W RMS) Class D eXcelon Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

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600W Peak (300W RMS) Class D eXcelon Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

• 50 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 75 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 150 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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• 50 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 75 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 150 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

AudioControl EPIC1000

1000W RMS Class D Epic Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

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1000W RMS Class D Epic Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 400 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 700 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Bridged (Strapped): 2000 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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• 400 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 700 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Bridged (Strapped): 2000 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Deaf Bonce Apocalypse ATOM 5.5K PRO

5500W RMS Class D Apocalypse Atom Pro Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

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5500W RMS Class D Apocalypse Atom Pro Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 1710 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 2850 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 5500 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 5500 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Crunch GP-1000.2

1000W Peak Class AB GP Series 2-Channel Car Amplifier

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1000W Peak Class AB GP Series 2-Channel Car Amplifier

• 250 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 500 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1000 watts
• Class A/B 2 ohm Stable 2-Channel Amplifier

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Rockford Fosgate Punch P500X1BD

500W RMS Class BD Punch Series Monoblock Car Amplifier

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500W RMS Class BD Punch Series Monoblock Car Amplifier

• 150 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 300 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 500 watts
• Class BD 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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Hifonics HAC-2000.4D Colossus Pro

2000W Peak Class D Colossus Pro Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

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2000W Peak Class D Colossus Pro Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

• 175 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 300 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• 500 watts x 4 channel @ 1 ohm
• Bridged: 750 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Class D 1 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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• 175 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 300 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• 500 watts x 4 channel @ 1 ohm
• Bridged: 750 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Class D 1 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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Deaf Bonce Apocalypse ATOM 7.5K PRO

7500W RMS Class D Apocalypse Atom Pro Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

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7500W RMS Class D Apocalypse Atom Pro Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 2500 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 4150 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 7500 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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PRV Audio MDX2500.1 1 Ohm

2600W RMS Class D MDX Series Monoblock Compact Car and Motorsport Amplifier

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2600W RMS Class D MDX Series Monoblock Compact Car and Motorsport Amplifier

• 1850 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 2600 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 2600 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable 1 - Mono Amplifier

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JL Audio VX1000/5i

1000W RMS Class D VXi Series 5 Channel Car Amplifier with Built-in DSP

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1000W RMS Class D VXi Series 5 Channel Car Amplifier with Built-in DSP

• 75 watts x 4 channel + 400 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel + 600 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm + 600 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier
• Includes integrated DSP

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Sundown Audio SALT-1

1000W RMS Class D SALT Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote (A-SALT1)

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1000W RMS Class D SALT Series Monoblock Car Amplifier with Bass Remote (A-SALT1)

• 250 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 500 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• 2000 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm Bridged
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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