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MTX Audio THUNDER500.1 (Open Box Complete)

500W RMS Class D 1-Channel Monoblock Power Car Amplifier

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• RMS: 300W x 1 @ 4 ohm, 500W x 1 @ 2 ohm
• Total Peak Power: 1000W
• 3-Way Protection Circuitry
• Selectable Bass Boost (0-6-12 dB)
• Class D Circuitry
• Dimensions: 6-5/16"W x 8-15/16"L x 2-1/4"H

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This item has been discontinued

Description


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Item Condition - Open Box, Great:

This product works like new, is well-cared-for and in great condition. May show limited signs of wear or use and may be missing non-essential parts, accessories or original packaging.



General Features:

  • Item Condition: Like New, Open Box, Complete
    Not Refurbished
  • Thunder Series Single Channel Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 4 ohm: 300 watts x 1 chan.
    • 2 ohm: 500 watts x 1 chan.
  • Max power output: 1000 watts x 1 chan.
  • Pulse Width Modulated MOSFET power supply
  • Wired remote bass control available, sold separately : MTX Audio MWA040
  • LED power (green) and protect (red) indicators
  • Soft start turn-on
  • Mono channel operation
  • 3-way protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and speaker short protection)
  • Dual speaker terminals simplify the hookup of multiple speakers
  • Vibration and an extruded aluminum heat sink that dissipates heat effectively
  • Input sensitivity: 200mV-5V
  • Variable low-pass filter: 40 - 220 Hz
  • Subsonic filter: 0 - 50 Hz
  • Selectable Bass Boost: 0, 6dB, or +12 dB
  • 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: 6-5/16"W x 8-15/16"L x 2-1/4"H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 90 Day Manufacturer's Warranty

Specifications & Details


Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel
RMS Power @ 4 ohms
300 watts x 1 channel
RMS Power @ 2 ohms
500 watts x 1 channel
Amplifier Specifications
Series
Thunder Series
Amplifier Class
D
Number of Channels
1 - Mono
Total Peak Power Output
1000 watts
Total RMS Power Output
500 watts
Maximum Input Gauge Size
4 AWG
Minimum Impedance Unbridged
2 ohm
Minimum Impedance Bridged
Not Bridgeable
THD at Rated RMS Power
0.3%
Speaker Level Inputs
No
Preamp Outputs
No
Built-in Crossover
Low-Pass (LP)
Subsonic
Low-Pass Crossover Frequency
40 - 220 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
75 dB
Bass Boost
Selectable 0/+6dB/+12dB
Remote bass/level controller
Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Strappable
No
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
90 days
Labor Warranty Duration
90 days
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

MTX

Model Number:

THUNDER500.1-2

Weight:

4.50lbs

Internal SKU:

ls-thunder5001-obc

Internal Product ID:

124769

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
91%
4 star
9%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.9
Value
4.8
Features
4.6
Design
4.7
Usability
5

Customer Reviews

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Small powerhouse

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

This amp is the best amp you will find for this price. Really small putting out great power,never shuts down ,never overheats,just pounds for hours

By Bass head on September 17, 2013

53 found this helpful


Great Small Amp

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

This amp packs some power. I have it matched to a high performance 10" sub, and it makes it sound better than when I had two mid-level 12's in my truck.

The amp fits easily under my front seat and has never had any overheating problems.

Recommend!

By wrangler1868 on September 17, 2013

48 found this helpful


good power on small package

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

this little amp have nice power for the money and the price is right

By Wulfrano on July 6, 2017 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

34 found this helpful


Good amp

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

I initially purchased this amp to push one JLW610 but decided to use it on two MTX 7510-44 subwoofers. The one amp alone is strong enough to push the one JL but not strong enough to push both MTX woofers. I purchased another amp to satisfy the RMS power needed to push the MTX woofers properly. The amp is not one ohm stable so it was a must for me to purchase the additional amp.

The Amps stays cool and does not overheat. I had them mounted upside down for presentation and because I am now mounting three amps and two caps.

Overall the amps are really good. I would recommend this product.


Nawlins

By Nawlins on July 27, 2015 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

38 found this helpful


Booooming

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

I have the MTX 500.1 running a MTX Thunder 7500 speaker ( I have had it stored for a while) and its a 400 watt speaker and this amplifier runs it most excellently. Great value for the money I spent on it.

By bubba on November 27, 2015

33 found this helpful


Great AMP!!!

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

I have this amp running two JL Audio 10TW3-D4 subwoofers in my Chevy Crew cab with custom built box and couldn't be happier with the power and clarity of the bass. It's over the amount recommended for the subs but being responsible and they sound great!!

By kyle on December 8, 2017

32 found this helpful


Strong Amp, Excellent Customer Service.

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

This little amp has the juice to deliver some serious bass notes. I did have an issue where I took it out of one car and installed in my truck and it went into protect mode. MTX replaced it no questions asked after I had it for almost 2 years.

By Anonymous on December 16, 2018 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

31 found this helpful


Great value

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Recommend product upgraded from a ppi amp pushing 2 jl audio 8w3's at 2 ohms

By Chad on September 15, 2017 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

30 found this helpful


Just Great

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Great Amp can't go wrong buying it sounds good going get me another one

By Ratt on May 29, 2016

30 found this helpful


Just Great

The following review is for THUNDER500.1, which is a part of the bundle you are viewing.

Great Amp can't go wrong buying one thinking bout getting another

By Ratt on June 22, 2016

27 found this helpful




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