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DS18 NXL-X600.4D (Hydro) with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

1600W Peak Class D HYDRO Series 4-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

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1600W Peak Class D HYDRO Series 4-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 200 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 400 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1600 watts
• IPX6 waterproof rating
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 200 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 400 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1600 watts
• IPX6 waterproof rating
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

DS18 NXL-X1000.1D (Hydro) with NVX 4 Gauge Amp Kit

2000W Peak Class D HYDRO Series Monoblock Marine and Powersports Subwoofer Amplifier

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2000W Peak Class D HYDRO Series Monoblock Marine and Powersports Subwoofer Amplifier

• 350 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 600 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 100 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 2000 watts
• IPX6 waterproof rating
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 350 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 600 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 100 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 2000 watts
• IPX6 waterproof rating
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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DS18 NXL-X360.2D with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

1000W Peak (500W RMS) Class D NXL Series 2-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

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1000W Peak (500W RMS) Class D NXL Series 2-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

• 180 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 500 watts @ 4-ohm @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 500 watts
• IP67 waterproof rating, with UV, salt and fog protection
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 2-Channel-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 180 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 500 watts @ 4-ohm @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 500 watts
• IP67 waterproof rating, with UV, salt and fog protection
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 2-Channel-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

DS18 NXL-X850.4D (Hydro) with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

1600W Peak Class D HYDRO Series 4-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

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1600W Peak Class D HYDRO Series 4-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 200 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 400 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1600 watts
• IPX6 waterproof rating
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 200 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 400 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1600 watts
• IPX6 waterproof rating
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Cerwin Vega SRPM750.1DW with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

750W RMS Class-D Monoblock 2-Ohm Stable Marine Amplifier w/ Bass Knob Included - White

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750W RMS Class-D Monoblock 2-Ohm Stable Marine Amplifier w/ Bass Knob Included - White

• 300 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohm
• 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohm
• 750W x 1 @ 1 Ohm
• Conformal Coating Protects Against Moisture
• Aluminum Heatsink
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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-30% $419.99

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• 300 Watts RMS x 1 @ 4 ohm
• 500 Watts RMS x 1 @ 2 ohm
• 750W x 1 @ 1 Ohm
• Conformal Coating Protects Against Moisture
• Aluminum Heatsink
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Cerwin-Vega H1000.1D with NVX 4 Gauge Amp Kit

1400W Full Range Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier

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1400W Full Range Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier

• 450 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 700 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts Watts
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 450 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 700 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 1000 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1000 watts Watts
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

DS18 SMD-200.4AB with NVX 1/0 Gauge Amp Kit

800W RMS Class AB SMD Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

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800W RMS Class AB SMD Series 4 Channel Car Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 200 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 400 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 800 watts
• Class A/B 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 150 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 200 watts x 4 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 400 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 800 watts
• Class A/B 2 ohm Stable 4-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Cerwin-Vega SPRO2100.1D with NVX 1/0 Gauge Amp Kit

2100W RMS Stroker PRO series Class-D Monoblock Amplifier with Bass Remote

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2100W RMS Stroker PRO series Class-D Monoblock Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 900 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 1400 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 2100 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 2100 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 900 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 1400 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 2100 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 2100 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Hertz HMP 1D with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

300W RMS HMP Series Monoblock Class D 2-Ohm Marine/Powersports/Motorcycle Amplifier

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300W RMS HMP Series Monoblock Class D 2-Ohm Marine/Powersports/Motorcycle Amplifier

• 180 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 300 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Water Jet Tested
• Class D 2 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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-26% $379.99

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• 180 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 300 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Water Jet Tested
• Class D 2 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Cerwin Vega S9500.2D with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

500W RMS Stroker Series Class-D 2-Channel Amplifier with Bass Remote

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500W RMS Stroker Series Class-D 2-Channel Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 500 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 500 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 2-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 200 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 500 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 500 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 2-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

JBL Apex PA1502 with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

300W RMS Apex Series Class-D Compact 2-Channel Powersports Amplifier

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300W RMS Apex Series Class-D Compact 2-Channel Powersports Amplifier

• 100 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 150 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 2-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 100 watts x 2 channel @ 4 ohm
• 150 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Bridged: 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 2-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

MB Quart FA2-900.5 with Amplifier Wiring Kit

900W RMS Formula Series Class-D 5-Channel Car Amplifier

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900W RMS Formula Series Class-D 5-Channel Car Amplifier

• 50 watts x 4 channel + 200 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel + 250 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 900 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier • Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 50 watts x 4 channel + 200 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel + 250 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 900 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier • Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Diamond Audio DMD250.1D with Belva 4 Gauge Amp Kit

250W RMS DMD Series Class-D Monoblock Amplifier

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250W RMS DMD Series Class-D Monoblock Amplifier

• 160 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 250 watts
• Dampening Factor: > 250
• Class D 2 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 160 watts x 4 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 2 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 250 watts
• Dampening Factor: > 250
• Class D 2 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Earthquake MiNi D1000.4 with Belva 8 Gauge Amp Kit

1000W Class D 4-Channel Mini Series Amplifier

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1000W Class D 4-Channel Mini Series Amplifier

• RMS Power: 65W x 4 @ 4 ohm, 90W x 4 @ 2 ohm, Bridged, 190 watts x 2 @ 4 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1000W
• Variable Bass Boost
• Optical Control Circuitry
• Crossover Frequencies: 40-400Hz
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• RMS Power: 65W x 4 @ 4 ohm, 90W x 4 @ 2 ohm, Bridged, 190 watts x 2 @ 4 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1000W
• Variable Bass Boost
• Optical Control Circuitry
• Crossover Frequencies: 40-400Hz
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

DS18 G1800.1D + Belva BAK02 1/0 Gauge Amp Wiring Kit

1800W Peak (600W RMS) GEN-X Series Class D Monoblock Amplifier

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1800W Peak (600W RMS) GEN-X Series Class D Monoblock Amplifier

• 250 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 450 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 600 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1800 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

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• 250 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 450 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• 600 watts x 1 channel @ 1 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 1800 watts
• Class D 1 ohm Stable Monoblock Amplifier

Cerwin-Vega XED3001D with NVX 4 Gauge Amp Kit

400W Peak (300W RMS) XED Series Class-D Mono Channel Amplifier

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400W Peak (300W RMS) XED Series Class-D Mono Channel Amplifier

• 200 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 300 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Class D Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes NVX XKIT42 4 Gauge Amp Wiring Kit

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• 200 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 300 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 300 watts
• Class D Stable Monoblock Amplifier
• Includes NVX XKIT42 4 Gauge Amp Wiring Kit

DS18 NXL-X900.6D with NVX 4 Gauge Amp Kit

3000W Peak Class D HYDRO Series 6-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

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3000W Peak Class D HYDRO Series 6-Channel Marine and Powersports Amplifier

• 150 watts x 6 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 6 channel @ 2 ohm
• 500 watts x 3 channel @ 1 ohm
• IPX6 waterproof rating
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 6-Channel-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 150 watts x 6 channel @ 4 ohm
• 250 watts x 6 channel @ 2 ohm
• 500 watts x 3 channel @ 1 ohm
• IPX6 waterproof rating
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 6-Channel-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Cerwin Vega SRPM1100.5D with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

980W RMS Stroker RPM Series Class-D 5-Channel Marine Amplifier with Bass Remote

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980W RMS Stroker RPM Series Class-D 5-Channel Marine Amplifier with Bass Remote

• 100 watts x 4 channel + 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 120 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: 980 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 100 watts x 4 channel + 300 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 120 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: 980 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Cerwin-Vega VCU82 with NVX 8 Gauge Amp Kit

Vega Series 2-Channel Class D 600W Full-Range Amplifier

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Vega Series 2-Channel Class D 600W Full-Range Amplifier

• 2-Channel Class D 600W Full-Range Amplifier
• RMS Power: 300W x 2 @ 2 Ohm
• RMS Power: 200W x 2 @ 4 Ohm
• RMS Power Bridged: 600W x 1 @ 4 Ohm
• Marine Grade Certified
• Remote Level Control Included
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 2-Channel Class D 600W Full-Range Amplifier
• RMS Power: 300W x 2 @ 2 Ohm
• RMS Power: 200W x 2 @ 4 Ohm
• RMS Power Bridged: 600W x 1 @ 4 Ohm
• Marine Grade Certified
• Remote Level Control Included
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

Hertz ML Power 5 with NVX 4 Gauge Amp Kit

950W RMS Mille Series Class-D 5-Channel Amplifier

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950W RMS Mille Series Class-D 5-Channel Amplifier

• 70 watts x 4 channel + 380 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel + 550 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 950 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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• 70 watts x 4 channel + 380 watts x 1 channel @ 4 ohm
• 100 watts x 4 channel + 550 watts x 1 channel @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 950 watts
• Class D 2 ohm Stable 5-Channel Amplifier
• Includes Amplifier Wiring Kit

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