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Amps for Adding Speakers for 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

Some vehicles require an amp bypass module, a line-output converter like the NVX XLCA2 or AudioControl LC2i, or a DSP to integrate with your factory radio and avoid bass roll-off. Bass roll-off occurs when a factory radio's crossover is designed only for the original equipment speakers, resulting in a not complete signal being sent to your new aftermarket amp.

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Hifonics BG-520.4

520W RMS Class D Brutus BG Series 4-Channel Car Amplifier

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520W RMS Class D Brutus BG Series 4-Channel Car Amplifier

• 75 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 125 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 260 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 520 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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• 75 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 125 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 260 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 520 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

Rockford Fosgate Power Marine TM400X4ad

400W Class AD Power Series 4 Channel Marine Amplifier

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400W Class AD Power Series 4 Channel Marine Amplifier

• 100 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 400 watts
• Class AD 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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Infinity DSP6840 (DSP6840AM)

1000W Peak (480W RMS) Class D DSP Series 8 Channel Car Amplifier with Digital Signal Processing

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1000W Peak (480W RMS) Class D DSP Series 8 Channel Car Amplifier with Digital Signal Processing

• 40 watts x 8 channel @ 4 ohm
• 60 watts x 8 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 480 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 8-Channel Amplifier

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Deaf Bonce Machete MFA 4.120

720W RMS Class D Machete Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

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720W RMS Class D Machete Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

• 120 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 180 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 360 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 720 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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AudioControl ACX-650.5

650W RMS Class D ACX Series 5-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

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650W RMS Class D ACX Series 5-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

• 50 watts x 4 channel + 200 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 75 watts x 4 channel + 350 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 150 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 650 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier

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Rockford Fosgate Punch Marine PM500X2

500W RMS Class AB Punch Series 2 Channel Marine Amplifier

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500W RMS Class AB Punch Series 2 Channel Marine Amplifier

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

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MTX Thunder TH400.4

400W RMS Class D Thunder Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

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400W RMS Class D Thunder Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

• 50 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 400 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel-Channel Amplifier

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Rockford Fosgate M5-800X4

400W RMS M5-Series Class-AD 4-channel Marine Amplifier

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400W RMS M5-Series Class-AD 4-channel Marine Amplifier

• 100 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 400 watts
• Class AD 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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Alpine Status HDA-V90

900W RMS Class D Status Series 5 Channel High-Resolution Car Amplifier

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900W RMS Class D Status Series 5 Channel High-Resolution Car Amplifier

• 75 watts x 4 channel + 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel + 500 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm + 500 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 900 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier

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Cerwin Vega B54

1200W Peak (600W RMS) Class D Stealth Bomber Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

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1200W Peak (600W RMS) Class D Stealth Bomber Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

• 80 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 300 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 600 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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JL Audio MV1000/5i

1000W RMS Class D MVi Series 5 Channel Marine Amplifier

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1000W RMS Class D MVi Series 5 Channel Marine Amplifier

• 75 watts x 4 channel + 400 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel + 600 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 700 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm (subwoofer output)
• Bridged: 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier

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Hertz SP 4.500

600W RMS Class D SPL Show Series 4-Channel Compact Full Range Car Amplifier

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600W RMS Class D SPL Show Series 4-Channel Compact Full Range Car Amplifier

• 90 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 600 watts
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DS18 FRP-2.4K4/BL

2400W RMS Class D FRP Series 4-Channel Car Amplifier (Black)

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2400W RMS Class D FRP Series 4-Channel Car Amplifier (Black)

• 250 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 400 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• 600 watts x 4 channel @ 1 ohm
• Bridged: 750 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Bridged: 1000 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 2400 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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Rockford Fosgate Punch P500X2

500W RMS Class AB Punch Series 2 Channel Car Amplifier

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500W RMS Class AB Punch Series 2 Channel Car Amplifier

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

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Stinger SPX700X4

700W RMS Class D SPX Series 4 Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

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700W RMS Class D SPX Series 4 Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

• 125 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 175 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 125 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 700 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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Rockford Fosgate Punch P400X4 with Amplifier Wiring Kit

400W Punch Series 4-Channel Stereo Class AB Car Power Amplifier (P400X.4)

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400W Punch Series 4-Channel Stereo Class AB Car Power Amplifier (P400X.4)

• 50 Watts RMS x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 100 Watts RMS x 4 @ 2 ohm
• 200 Watts RMS x 2 @ 4 ohm, Bridged
• Built In NOMAD "Real Time" Analog Computer
• 4/3/2/1 Channel Operation
• 4 Gauge Power and Ground Inputs
• MESHA3 Reduces MOSFET Temperatures for Improved Durability

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• 50 Watts RMS x 4 @ 4 ohm
• 100 Watts RMS x 4 @ 2 ohm
• 200 Watts RMS x 2 @ 4 ohm, Bridged
• Built In NOMAD "Real Time" Analog Computer
• 4/3/2/1 Channel Operation
• 4 Gauge Power and Ground Inputs
• MESHA3 Reduces MOSFET Temperatures for Improved Durability

Massive Audio PX4

600W RMS Class D Primo Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

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600W RMS Class D Primo Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

• 100 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 300 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 600 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

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Kicker LX1300.7 (51LX13007)

1500W Peak (1150W RMS) Class D LX-Series 7 Channel Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

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1500W Peak (1150W RMS) Class D LX-Series 7 Channel Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 125 watts x 4 channel + 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 150 watts x 4 channel + 550 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 250 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm + 550 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1150 watts
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• 125 watts x 4 channel + 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 150 watts x 4 channel + 550 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 250 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm + 550 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1150 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 7-Channel Amplifier

Rockford Fosgate Power T400-4 (Open Box, Great)

400W RMS Class AB Power Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

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400W RMS Class AB Power Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier

• 60 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 400 watts
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• 60 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
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• Bridged: 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 400 watts
• Class A/B 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier

JBL Marine A5055 (JBLMA5055AM)

800W RMS Class AB/D Marine Series 5-Channel Marine Amplifier with Remote Bass Knob

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800W RMS Class AB/D Marine Series 5-Channel Marine Amplifier with Remote Bass Knob

• 50 watts x 4 channel + 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 75 watts x 4 channel + 500 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 130 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm + 500 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 800 watts
• Class AB / D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel-Channel Amplifier

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• 50 watts x 4 channel + 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
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• Bridged: 130 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm + 500 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 800 watts
• Class AB / D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel-Channel Amplifier

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