Name: JBL MS-A5001
Brand: JBL
SKU: msa5001
Price: 189.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.6190 (42 reviews)

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• RMS: 500 x 1 @ 4 ohm, 500W x 1 @ 2 ohm
• Total RMS Power: 500W
• CEA-2006 Compliant
• DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
• Sophisticated Crossover Functions and Selectable Crossover Slopes
• Dimensions: 8-13/16"L x 7-1/4"W x 2-13/16"H

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The JBL MS-A5001

Sophisticated crossover functions

Each of the MS-A5001's outputs can be low-pass, high-pass or band-pass (low and high) filtered. You can choose among 97 different crossover points between 20Hz and 20kHz, and select crossover slope rates of 6dB, 12dB and 24dB per octave. For further flexibility, crossover settings are completely independent for each output.

DSP technology

The MS-A5001 uses digital signal processing (DSP) for all input-mixer, crossover and output-level controls. Compared with analog crossover circuitry, DSP circuits produce extremely precise results with a minimum of audible artifacts.

Connects to any analog signal

The MS-A5001 features RCA-to-bare-wire adapters to connect to all line-level and speaker-level inputs, and includes a selector switch for matching the amp's input to the type of signal that it receives.

Digital input mixer

The MS-A5001's digital input mixer simplifies configuration by allowing any input signal to be routed to either speaker output.

The Sound of quality

Sonic Electronix, one of the leaders in car audio, recently visited Harman, the premium global audio and infotainment group, at their research and development locations in Northridge, California and Detroit, Michigan. The purpose of these visits was to utilize and combine the powerful brand of Harman and the industry leading knowledge behind Sonic Electronix to begin working together on developing future car audio projects.

Sonic Electronix Power Certified Amplifier

JBL's MSA500.1 monoblock amplifier is a Sonic Electronix Certified Amplifier. This amp's power output has been professionally tested with our SMD Amplifier Dyno, bringing you it's true power ratings. Learn more about this amp's Sonic Electronix Certified Power Here!

Impedance	Claimed Output	Certified Results	Dynamic Results
4 Ω	500W @ 14.4v	468W @ 13.4v	510W @ 13.39v
2 Ω	500W @ 14.4v	692W @ 13.42v	826W @ 13.28v

General Features

MS Series Monoblock Class D Car Amplifier
RMS Power Rating:

4 ohm: 500 watts x 1 chan.
2 ohm: 500 watts x 1 chan.

Sonic Electronix Certified Power Rating*:

4 ohm: 468 watts x 1 chan.
2 ohm: 692 watts x 1 chan.

CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
Digital signal processing amplifier
Pulse Width Modulated MOSFET power supply
Wireless Remote bass level input (JBL MS-WBC remote level control sold separately)
Built-in display shows tone and gain settings
Soft Start Turn-on
Mono channel operation
"Hi2" input setting provides factory system amps with output loads, eliminating "speaker disconnected" error messages
Speaker-level inputs with signal sensing for automatic turn-on
Preamp RCA outputs to daisy chain multiple amps
3-Way System Protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and speaker short protection)
Digital input-mixer control eliminates the need for Y adapters
Heavy duty aluminum alloy heatsink for extreme heat dissipation
CD for system setup included
Gold-plated RCA level inputs
Gold-plated screw terminals
Input sensitivity: 100mV - 20V
Signal to Noise Ratio: 80 dB
Frequency Response: 20 - 270 Hz
Selectable crossover slopes: 6 dB/oct, 12 dB/oct, 24 dB/oct
Variable low-pass filter: 97 points from 20 - 140 Hz
Variable high-pass filter: 97 points from 20 - 140 Hz
Dimensions: 8-13/16"L x 7-1/4"W x 2-13/16"H
4 - 8 gauge power and ground wiring is recommended for installation. Contact us for information regarding a discount on select amplifier kits when purchased together with this amplifier.
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1-year Manufacturer's warranty

Recommended Configurations:

Two JBL GTO1214 12" Subwoofers wired to a 2ohm load for 692W @ 13.42v - 826W @ 13.28v RMS
One JBL W12GTi-MkII 12" Subwoofer wired to a 3ohm load for 500W - 725W RMS
One JBL GT5-2402BR Dual 12" Subwoofer/Enclosure wired to a 2ohm load for 692W @ 13.42v - 826W @ 13.28v RMS
Two Infinity Kappa 120.9W 12" Subwoofers wired to a 2ohm load for 692W @ 13.42v - 826W @ 13.28v RMS

*The Sonic Electronix Certified Power Ratings listed are based on a test of a specific sample amplifier. Actual power ratings may slightly vary between amps.

Specifications & Details

Power Specifications - Subwoofer Channel

RMS Power @ 4 ohms

500 watts x 1 channel

RMS Power @ 2 ohms

500 watts x 1 channel

Amplifier Specifications

Series

MSA Series

Amplifier Class

Number of Channels

1 - Mono

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

Speaker Level Inputs

Yes

Preamp Outputs

1 pair

Built-in Crossover

Low-Pass (LP)
High-Pass (HP)

High-Pass Crossover Frequency

20 - 140 Hz

Low-Pass Crossover Frequency

20 - 140 Hz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

80 dB

Remote bass/level controller

Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)

JBL MS-WBC

Fuse Rating

40A x 2

Strappable

Sonic Certified Amplifier

Yes

Warranty and Return Policy

Parts Warranty Duration

1 year

Labor Warranty Duration

1 year

Warranty Provider

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Value		4.9
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good product

I have no complaints this product is great i would recommend This to anyone looking for easy Setup .

By frank on January 13, 2015

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Great seller

I advise!! Fast shipping!! I received my amp perfect!!

By JPFURCN on October 13, 2014

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Simply Awesome

When I saw this amp and read up on it I had to have it. It's a lot of bang for the buck. Setup is scary simple. The digital circuitry and class D design is clean and second to none. I have this paired with a JBL P1224 in a ported box and it is much louder than I expected. Very nice.

By Geege on July 13, 2011

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JBL MS A5001

This Amp is beautifully designed, easy to use and set up! I have it running one 10" JL W1 in a small sealed enclosure in my 2014 4runner. Power is clean and plenty of it. I highly recommend it for its design, flexibility, and clean power!

By Tony on September 20, 2014

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Serious power, I love the amp for the value

I paired this with two 10" GTO JBL 528 subs wired in parallel, 4 ohm, and it hits so freaking hard, my jeep bounces! Seriously, this is a great amp for the cost. I also own JL Audio and can't tell the difference.

By Scott on January 14, 2015

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Nice Amplifier!

I am using this for a pair of Pioneer TS-W260S4 subwoofers and a Kenwood Excelon 998 in a 2003 F-150.

This was a huge improvement over the OEM installation, and I am really enjoying the punch that these deliver!

The installation and setup of the amplifier went well enough without any major issues.

By Mr Sparkie on September 11, 2014

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great little amp

The shipping was fast and packaged appropriately. The only minor inssue I ran into during installation was the remote input. The input had a 1.5 hex instead of 2.5, so the supplied Allen wrench wouldn't fit. I would suggest reading the book a couple of times b4 setup. I have it pushing a Fi Audio X10 in a 1.3 ported enclosure tuned at 33hz. It sounds better than when I had the kicker zx750.1 pushing it. I'll have to update this review once I have it for awhile to give opinion on durability.

By Rolando on February 17, 2015

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great amp

This amp is great easy to use and set up nothin bad to say about it

By lil a on April 2, 2015

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Awesome features

Purchased this amp for the features. Upon arrival, it did not work. I hooked up my Kicker and completely forgot about it. Sonic has a great warranty, so I sent it back- even after the warranty had expired. They gave me another even, so I hooked it up and mounted it on the box, as my box has an amp rack. I blew the screen. It still works great but I can't change anything on the amp as I cant see what I am doing without the digital display. Shame on me for that one!

By Jason on December 27, 2014

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jbl ms-a5001

Awesome amp for the money. Pushing 2 rockford fosgate p1. Sounds amazing.

By jensen on May 12, 2014

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Product Highlights

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The JBL MS-A5001

Sophisticated crossover functions

DSP technology

Connects to any analog signal

Digital input mixer

The Sound of quality

Sonic Electronix Power Certified Amplifier

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Recommended Configurations:

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